BY JEFF CORBETT A 10-year-old boy was captivated by a sign in his neighborhood advertising “Puppies for sale.” He went up to the house and rang the doorbell, and when
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to IFN The 2024 Fall Fine Art Crawl will be held in Downtown Statesville on Saturday, September 21. From 2 to 6 p.m., the work of 45 artists will
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is releasing $67.5 million in stop gap funding this week in an effort to stabilize North
FFROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony charges in connection with a high-speed chase that spanned more than 20 miles until his vehicle became disabled. The Statesville Police
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Manager Beth Mull issued a statement Wednesday defending the work of the Emergency Communications Department staff and EMS personnel in the wake of recent criticism
Julio Benjamin Moreno, 68, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Colombia on September 21, 1955, to the late Gabriel Moreno
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a traffic crash that claimed the life of a Maiden man on Monday evening. About 6:23 p.m. Monday, officers responded to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved Iredell-Statesville Schools’ request to use N.C. Education Lottery funds to pay for renovations at Harmony Elementary School. I-SS
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James on Tuesday publicly criticized N.C. lawmakers for diverting taxpayer money to private schools and for failing to significantly increase teacher pay. During
Joel Wayne Cook, a devoted husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on September 15, 2024, at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in
Emmett Thompson Head, 79, of Olin, N.C., died September 14, 2024, at his home. Born in Alexander County on November 8, 1944, he was a son of the late Eugene
James Pomp Hunt, affectionately called “Buddy,” was born in Beckley, W.Va., on January 17, 1951, and was the son of the late James Hunt and Mary Louise Keaton. He departed
Jeremiah Lee Grady, nine-month-old son of Lester Lee Grady Jr. and Kelsi Jones Grady, was born at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., on July 17, 2024. He departed
Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will hold a living history event on Saturday, September 28. Visitors can interact with re-enactors dressed as 1750’s era soldiers and settlers
Special to IFN Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson is scheduled to perform on the stage at the Iredell Arts Council at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19. Riding high on praise
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday night approved the first reading of a plan to build almost 1,400 homes on 600 acres of farmland near the
Charles “Charlie” McDonald Jr., 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Born on March 30, 1937, in High Point, N.C., he was
Cedric Anthony Steele, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. A native of Iredell County, he was born on October 20,
Bruce Eugene Pope, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his son’s home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Iredell County on
Floyd Wayne Lytton, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County to the late
BY KARISSA MILLER Amber Ford had never spoke publicly about some of the challenges her son Landon faces with autism. That changed last week when the mother of five stood
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces nine felony charges in connection with the theft of more than $100,000 from an elderly relative following an investigation by the
Eva Jane Black, 81, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1943 in Raleigh, W.Va., to Clarence R. Bower and Alka
Carol Anne Todd, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Heritage Care Assisted Living in Conover, N.C. She was born on March 16, 1950, in
Special to IFN The N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), in collaboration with North Carolina 4-H and the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Carolina, hosted the 13th annual YouthVoice
Special to IFN More than 20 students recently graduated from Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Program this summer. BLET is designed to give students the essential skills required
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is encouraging everyone age six months and older to get their seasonal flu shot and COVID-19
Special to IFN East Side Baptist Church in Statesville invites the community to attend a three-day fall revival featuring evangelist Dave Kistler as the speaker. Meetings will be at 6:30
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is excited to announce the addition of Kayce Johnson as a director of operations. As the organization continues its rapid expansion, with over 70 locations
City of Statesville Statesville, North Carolina Statesville Waterline Replacement ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of the City of Statesville Waterline Replacement will be received by the City
Jessica Dagenhart, 39 of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. Jess was born in Pennsylvania on August 30, 1985,
Osteen McLean Ostwalt, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 23, 1931, in Iredell County
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Hon. Robert Alvis Collier Jr. was remembered on Saturday afternoon for his fairness and compassion as a judge, for his unconditional love for his family, friends
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is asking the public for their assistance in the investigation of a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Mooresville woman.
Tara Dyer Henderson, 45, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 3, 1979, in Huntington, W.Va.,
Douglas Lee Bates was born October 1, 1959, and passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 65. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., and passed away peacefully