Lynn Mayes White went to his eternal home on July 31, 2024. Born on June 22, 1931, in Hiddenite, N.C., Lynn was the youngest of nine children of Henry Marvin
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Mrs. Betty Jean Smyre Robinson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 26, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER The hallways of N.B. Mills Elementary School were filled with excitement on Thursday morning as teachers and staff welcomed students back for the start of the school
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Iredell-Statesville Schools assistant principal received a suspended prison sentence and supervised probation after being convicted of a pair of felony sex charges in Iredell County
Special to IFN RALEIGH — For the third year in a row, North Carolina’s kindergarten through third grade students outperformed the national average on end-of-year literacy assessments, according to data
BY KEVIN IMM Firefighters from Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Shepherds and South Iredell fire departments battled a structure fire on Indian Springs Drive early Thursday morning. After being dispatched around 4:45
Special to IFN The Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau wil host the 3rd annual Celebrate Statesville Tourism Summit and Awards on Wednesday, November 6. The event, which will take place
Mr. Randy Cherry, 66, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2024, at noon at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in
Salvador “Sal” Dominguez, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., and Hilton Head, S.C., died on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Sal was born on May 4, 1936, in Irun, Spain, to the late
Don Russell Mills, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Don was born August 21, 1942, in Iredell County. He
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper joined N.C. Department of Health and Human Services leadership and a representative from Walgreens on Wednesday for an announcement on Medicaid coverage
Special to IFN In preparation for the upcoming school year, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Unit has been training to ensure the safety and security of our
Special to IFN Chocolate Chip & Co. promises to bring the funky heat to Downtown Statesville on Friday, August 2, during their performance at the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College EMS Program Chair James Larsen was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS
Barbara Mae Scott passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Ms. Scott was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 27,
Thomas “Tommy” Michael Fox, 65, of Cleveland, N.C. died peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, S.C. He was born in Iredell County,
Sybil Frailly, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at her home. A long-time resident of Statesville, Sybil was originally from Ellisville, Miss., where she obtained her
Mr. Charlie Gray Smith, 64, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away on July 27, 2024 at his residence. A native of Rowan County, N.C., he was the son of the late
Gail C. Neary passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2024, at the age of 70. Even after a year-and-a-half-long battle with cancer, Gail maintained her kindness, caring, and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The parents of a 10-month-old child face felony child abuse charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of
Special to IFN As the new school year approaches, it’s time to prepare for a successful and active year ahead. For student-athletes, that means getting a sports physical to ensure
Special to IFN Troutman native Shellem Cline has added another No. 1 hit to his growing list of accomplishments. Cline’s latest single “One For You” is dominating the Christian Country
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As college students prepare to return to school and moving into dorms, student housing or apartments, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is offering tips to
Request for Qualifications Precast Concrete Supplier The City of Statesville is posting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the City of Statesville website on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. On behalf
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a break-in of an auto parts start was apprehended by Statesville Police Department officers over the weekend. The SPD announced the arrest of Michael
Charles Russell Deitch Jr. of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Charles was born in Meadville, Pa., on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Jonah Beierlein was a little disappointed when he found out he was too young to volunteer at the Iredell County Animal Shelter. But that hasn’t stopped the
Martin Franklin Whitaker, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Born in Davie County, N.C., he was the son of the late John Henry and Hazel
Sherrie Lynn Goodman Jones, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 11, 1958 in Forsyth County, N.C., to
Special to IFN The Rev. Brad Mullis, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville on Monday announced the appointment of Julia Steele as the new director of Trinity Episcopal Preschool.
Special to IFN Hope of Mooresville (HOMe) welcomed a mother and her three children into its South Campus location provided by Centre Church on Friday, July 26. Upon entering their
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Millions of low- and middle- income North Carolinians are one step closer to medical debt relief. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved
Special to IFN Get ready to lace up for a cure on Saturday, October 5, at the Statesville Family YMCA! The Lacing Up for a Cure 5K, hosted by Iredell
BY KIM McKINNEY Adam Lawrence has always been a dreamer. Throughout the Mooresville musician’s life, one dream has always led to another. “When I started to learn guitar and started
FROM STAFF REPORTS The U.S. Department of Agriculture has classified Iredell County as a contiguous disaster county due to recent drought conditions. The disaster declaration is a result of Iredell’s
Benny Suttle Mann Jr. peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 27, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Mooresville, N.C., on October 27, 1934, he was the