William “Bill” Wilson McAlister, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on May 13, 1940,
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Richard “Rick” Wayne Earp, 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Wilkes County, N.C. The son of the late Nelson Robert Earp and Mary
Special to IFN Fifty-eight artists entered Mooresville Arts’ 42nd Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Charlotte and beyond contributed 103 entries, showcasing their talent and
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) recently participated in their second National Day of Service with an emphasis on food insecurity. The National Day of Service is a
Special to IFN Have you ever wondered who makes healthcare decisions for you when you’re no longer able to? These decisions are in your hands with predetermined advance directives. Many
To the Editor: We read the article in the Iredell Free News about the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education member proposing to require all district schools to display a poster with
BY DEBBIE PAGE At the statewide 2024 Symposium on Domestic and Sexual Violence held in Statesville, Executive Director Beth McKeithan and Dove House Nurse Practitioner Heather Waleski described serving children
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 2 ♦ Melia Anthonia Luckey, 28, of Talley Street, Troutman, charged with possession of cocaine and
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of retired ICSO Canine Lucky earlier this week. The 11-year-old German shepherd passed away peacefully with his devoted partner,
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Special to IFN More than 400 people participated in the recent Lacing Up for a Cure 5K at the Statesville Family YMCA, raising an estimated $35,000 to help local patients
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell and Chief Deputy William Hamby were among the first first-responders from outside the region to survey the devastation wrought on Western North
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday will consider a request to display a poster that features the Ten Commandments, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
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BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER The National Institute of Mental Health defines psychosis as “a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact
Special to IFN The City of Statesville will begin its annual leaf collection program on Monday, October 21. To make the process as efficient as possible, the city has divided
Special to IFN EnergyUnited, in partnership with hep solar, recently celebrated the commissioning of the Perendale Solar Farm, a new 8.2-megawatt solar facility in Davie County. Project stakeholders and community
City of Statesville ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid for furnishing Transformers will be sent out on October 23, 2024, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the
Mindy Nicole Plyler Lombard, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Levine-Dickson Hospice House surrounded by her loving
Deborah Lynne Stroud, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Debi was born in Wyoming on January 24, 1961, to the late
Mary Faye Waugh Reavis, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born on October 19, 1928, in Iredell County to Bruce Austin Waugh and
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A small group of domestic violence survivors and advocates met on the campus of Mitchell Community College on Thursday evening before participating in the “Walk a Mile
Special to IFN The Statesville ABC Board has awarded $92,000 to eight area agencies through its Education Grant Program to help fund the organizations’ substance abuse programs. The agencies receiving
Special to IFN Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? The latest data from the Iredell County Health Department attributes 20 percent
Council clears the way for two developments with potential for almost 500 homes BY STACIE LETT CAIN On a night when they denied a request for a rezoning for the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open
The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or
Joyce Evelyn Poston Bowman Moore, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at the Gordon Hospice House on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on March 2,
Charlie Lee Ramseur, 82, of 543 Woodlawn Drive, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family. He was born
Lawrence “Larry” Dalton Fink Jr. passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, one day shy of his 82nd birthday. Born on October 6, 1942, in Williamsport, Pa., Larry lived a
Ellen Campbell Behrens, 73, of Troutman, N.C., found eternal rest on the morning of Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1951, in Nassau County, N.Y., to
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL FROM STAFF REPORTS Superheroes are known for their courage and their willingness to help others. On Wednesday, nearly 500 superheroes gathered at the Statesville Civic Center
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces a felony drug charge after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for operating a scooter without a license
Special to IFN Gina Parker has been selected as assistant vice president of Behavioral Health at Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital. Parker brings a wealth of knowledge from her near
Special to IFN The South Iredell High School Class of 1969 held its 55th class reunion at Twisted Oak American Bar and Grill in Statesville on September 28. Pictured (first
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County remained 4.1 percent in August. Iredell has a workforce of 97,403. In August, a total of 3,973 individuals were classified