Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Commerce Department’s Division of Employment Security recently launched “Felix,” a new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot to help anyone who files a new claim for
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BY JEFF CORBETT In his book “The Paradigm Pioneers,” futurist Joel Barker posed this question: During America’s westward expansion in the 1800s, what was the difference between pioneers and settlers?
IFN Staff The N.C. State Highway Patrol is asking the public to help identify a motorcyclist who passed a stopped school bus with its warning lights activated and the stop
Ms. Barbara Ann Turner, beloved daughter of the late Paul Turner and Betty Ann Carpenter Turner, was born June 18, 1949. She departed this life at her home on Tuesday,
Dennis Lewis White, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully entered into rest at his residence on February 21, 2025. Born on September 1, 1944, he was the beloved son of the
Steven Alan Ramsay passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his home in Mooresville, N.C., surrounded by his loving wife Jane, and sister, Leslie. He was born on July
Carolyn Estelle Upright Pope, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Carolyn was born in Iredell County on April 1, 1938,
Barbara Barnes Lowrance, 78, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Taylorsville House. She was born April 5, 1946, in Surry County, the daughter of the
Inge Dippolito passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Born Ingeborg Martha Maria on March 23, 1936, to Simon Willmy and Elisabeth Jaeger in Würzburg, Germany,
Cathy Dianne West, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 25, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., following a brief illness. She was born in
Dorothy Ann Bost Tevepaugh, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dorothy was born in Iredell County on November 14, 1928,
IFN Staff It would be difficult to find an individual who has impacted more lives in more ways than United Way of Iredell County Executive Director Brett Eckerman. Eckerman was
CONTRIBUTED Do you know what an AI video generator can do? Think again. These tools are no longer just about splicing clips together or adding basic effects—they’ve evolved into sophisticated
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has several community events planned throughout March in observance of Women’s History Month. All of the events are free, but space is
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Brawley School’s Future City team recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national finals of the engineering. After winning a regional competition on
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass and woods fire on Beulah Road about 6 p.m. Wednesday. Stony Point, Monticello, Trinity fire
James Edward Gaither, 77, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on August 15, 1947, in Iredell County to Ernest Owens
Cynthia Carol Cooley Head, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Cynthia was born in Catawba County on June 23, 1965, to
Laura Eudy Howell, 91, of Glen Ellyn, Ill., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was born on March 1, 1933, in Cooleemee, N.C.,
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Shepherds, South Iredell and Lake Norman fire departments were alerted to a structure fire on Cherrycrest Lane in Mooresville about 4:05
Lettie Gilbert Moretz, 93 years young, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 15, 1931, in Caldwell County,to the late
Family and faith were two of the most important things to Nancy Alexander Milstead. So it was fitting that when she passed away on February 22, 2025, she was surrounded
Nancy Morrison Phillips, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 21, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 28, at Nicholson Funeral Home in
Jordan Leigh Elliott, 34, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on April 5, 1990, in Iredell County.
Special to IFN JMS Southeast has donated more than $800 to West Iredell Middle School to support the school’s Scholastic Book Fair Share the Fair program. This contribution will enable the
Special to IFN After 35 years of dedicated service in neurology, Dr. Catherine Weymann has announced her retirement from Piedmont HealthCare Lake Norman Neurology. Weymann joined Piedmont HealthCare in early
Special to IFN EnergyUnited Board Directors Lisa Campbell Pullis and Jill Doss-Raines recently earned the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. An ever-changing business environment
IFN Staff A Statesville man has been charged with passing a stopped school bus and reckless driving to endanger following an investigation by the N.C. State Highway Patrol. James Allen
Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general on Tuesday urged Congress to act now to help stop organized retail crime. Organized
Chris Rix, 57, of Granite Falls, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Chris was born om October 10, 1967, in Middletown,
Tommy Eugene Shook, 57, of Taylorsville, N.C., peacefully entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist – Wilkes Medical
Joseph Todd Carter, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 24, 1966, in
Vica Mae Poteat Jordan, 87, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on February 23, 2025, at her residence. Vica Mae was born at home to Hugh and Luvella Poteat on
CONTRIBUTED Every outstanding party starts with a fantastic invitation and concludes with party favors that guests will remember. These components create a lasting impact on your guests and establish the
Kimberly Kay Wagoner, 67, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born on July 26, 1957, in Allegany County to John Kern
Faye Grant Fox, a devoted mother and cherished member of the Taylorsville, N.C., community, formerly known as Faye Grant Cain of Statesville, N.C., peacefully passed away on February 22, 2025,