BY MIKE FUHRMAN Bill Meadows has a lifetime of incredible memories from his career in hot-air ballooning. There was the time he nearly buzzed the tower at Charlotte Douglas International
Author: Mike Fuhrman
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 6,000 Iredell County residents cast their ballots on Thursday, during the first day of in-person early voting for the November 5 general election. Elections officials
Shawn “Morgan” Coalson, 27, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on October 13, 2024. He was born June 3, 1997, in Surry County, N.C., to Christy Jones Coalson and the late Thomas
Norman Andrew Nelson, known as “Andy” or “Doggie,” 39, passed away peacefully at his home in Mooresville, N.C., on October 13, 2024. Andy was born to Norman and Laurie Nelson
Linda Lou Fisher Halverson, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, October 14, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Sauk County, Wis., on June 7,
Robert “Pops” James Howard Sr., 65, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Chemung
Mr. Calvin Gill Jr., 84, was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on September 25, 1940, to the late Tom Gill and Lillie Mae Dixon. He departed this life on Tuesday,
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Crosby, 63, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 7, 1961, and was the son of Doris Naomi White Crosby and the late Willie Gene Crosby.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved new fire coverage plans for the Wayside Volunteer Fire District. During the pre-agenda briefing, Fire Services and Emergency
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville Stormwater Department and the Town’s Environmental Protection Committee will hold a community cleanup event in the Eastern Heights community on Saturday, October 26.
Special to IFN Brothers Andy Setzer and Rick Rhyne have headed up a program through Mt. Moriah Lodge #690 to collect and distribute stuffed animals to local law enforcement agencies.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2024-2025 flu season. An adult in the Charlotte metro
Tonie Karen McDaniels, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Iredell County on April 1,
Mildred Ann Sutton Jones of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Born in Bryson City, N.C., along with 10 siblings, Mildred was the daughter of the late
Special to IFN Following a national search, Iredell County officials announced Wednesday that Eric Morrison has been hired as Emergency Medical Services director, effective November 14. Morrison has nearly three
Miss Patricia “Patsy” Ruth Stewart, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at The Greens of Maple Leaf of Statesville, following an illness of two months. She
Paul Lane Pearman, 61, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on August 12, 1963, to Paul L. Pearman Jr. and the late Nancy
Special to IFN Safe Kids Iredell County, Walmart and State Farm are hosting a Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Event in Statesville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has released the names of a woman who died and two men who were injured in a crash that shut down South Main
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday voted to adopt a $267 million budget resolution for fiscal year 2024-2025. Chief Finance Officer Adam Steele told the
Special to IFN In-person early voting for the 2024 general election begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, in Iredell County and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November
BY KEVIN IMM The Troutman Police Department is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that claimed one life and resulted in serious injuries to two other people on Tuesday. Troutman Fire Rescue
Edgar Hudson, 87, beloved husband of Betty Jean Hudson, was welcomed into heaven on October 12, 2024. Edgar was born November 27, 1936, to Henry and Anna Hudson in Mt.
August Michael Kiefer, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at St.
Murray Jack Miller, MD, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla., passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, surrounded by his children and their spouses.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville Police Department officer faces two misdemeanor charges following his arrest on Tuesday. Officer David Stephen Brashear, 45, of Mt. Holly was arrested and charged with
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals face felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation that culminated with a raid at a Statesville area motel on Monday. Sheriff Darren
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host a watercolor painting demonstration featuring local artist Wes Waugh on Wednesday, October 16. This free event will take place at 6
Editor’s Note: The executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections delivered these remarks on early voting on Tuesday. BY KAREN BRINSON BELL Seventeen days of in-person, early voting
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites the community to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served our country in the military through a series of
Special to IFN Yevette Reed has been named director of the hospital-based skilled nursing facility at Iredell Health System. Reed brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare, part of
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday declined to support an effort by board member Brian Sloan to display a poster that included the Ten Commandments
Kirsten Renee Ellis Webb, 30, of Troutman, N.C., beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1994, in Pennsylvania
Special to IFN RALEIGH — State, federal and local response workers are working long hours to provide assistance into Western Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Law enforcement is working
Gail Jones, 65, of Statesville, N.C., entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County
Gerald “Bubba” Edwin Blankenship, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. He was born on January 3,