BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education met Monday and a significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation on Title IX. What is Title IX?
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to IFN Mooresville town commissioners expressed their appreciation to recently retired Assistant Police Chief Robert Dyson on Monday and welcomed new Assistant Chief Rhonda Faust. Dyson, who retired after
STORY BY KARISSA MILLER PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell-Statesville Schools held a convocation Monday morning to kick off the 2024-2025 school year for teachers and staff. The event, which was
Stephen “Wesley” Smith, 57, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born in Rowan County, N.C., on August 17, 1966, to the late Matthew Truett Smith and
Mary Frances Floyd Stultz, known as “Mama Mary” by many, 85, of Mount Ulla, N.C., walked into the arms of Jesus completely healed on Saturday, August 3, 2024. She was
Jacob Mitch Goodman, 39, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home. Jacob was born on August 19, 1984, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a graduation ceremony for participants of the 2024 Teen Academy. Over the course of seven sessions, the teens gained invaluable
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is working to educate the public — and hopefully save lives — after three teens avoided serious injury when a golf cart they
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jeff and Natalie Storment vividly remember the first Power Cross miracle. Two years after starting their sports ministry, they had burned through their savings in an effort
Special to IFN The following criminal cases were resolved during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Kevin Crider pleaded guilty pursuant to Alford to Attempted Trafficking in Opium
BY MIKE FUHRMAN While sharing her experience of nearly losing her own daughter, Susan Tolle encouraged a group of parents and grandparents to be aware of suicide warning signs and
James “Colin” Mitchell, 79, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following a brief illness. Colin was born to Kenneth
Marion Sims “Sonny” Broach, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Sonny was born June 19, 1940, in Lancaster, S.C., to
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA blessed school-age children with back to school supplies and clothing on Saturday. The children began their day with breakfast provided by Thrive Church
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 26 ♦ Michael Pickard, 64, of Harris Farm Road, Mooresville, charged with felony probation violation and
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has earned full certification for its implementation of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System by DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “Iredell Health System is dedicated
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Leonilde Gomez Ruiz, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 2, 1940, in Colombia to the late Jesus
Mr. David Michael Hawthorne, 38, of Statesville, N.C. passed away unexpectedly due to a car accident on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., on June 5,
BY KARISSA MILLER More than 1,000 families turned out Saturday for the 2024 Back 2 School Bash, an event that helps local students start the new academic year ready for
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA held its annual “Eat Lunch With a Camper” event on Thursday. Chef Michael Spencer prepared a delicious meal for Executive Director Blake Blakley,
MBY DEBBIE PAGE Wearing costumes and their school T-shirts and carrying props to demonstrate their spirit, Mooresville Graded School District employees entered the Mooresville High Performing Arts Center lobby to
Special to IFN The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont is in need of used computers for its Students-in-Training program (SiT). Launched in 2023 with a grant from the
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
Mr. Frederick Leonard Scott Sr., 71, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Compass Health Care Rehabilitation in Spencer, N.C., following an extended illness. He was
Allen Wayne Bentley, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Medical Center in Concord, N.C. He was born on July 25, 1951,
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chris Nelson, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at the age
Tyler Michael Allen, a beloved soul who graced this Earth with his gentle spirit, is remembered with joy and celebration. Born on February 17, 2003, in Wellesley, Mass., Tyler completed
Joan Bennett, 88, passed away at Brookdale Peachtree in Statesville, N.C., on July 31, 2024. She was born in Ames, Iowa, to Charley and Marian Finch, growing up in California,
Barbara Ann Williams Everidge, 70, of Troutman, N.C., died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Iredell County on July 28,
Ruth JoAnna Daniels Creedmore, 103, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Ruth was born on March 16, 1921, in Iredell County,
Patricia Ann Daly passed away July 31, 2024, at the age of 77 in Statesville, N.C., following a short illness. Ms. Daly was born in Metuchen, N.J., on March 10,
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 21 ♦ A boy, Barrett Lee Blankenship, born to Jonathan and Miranda Blankenship of Taylorsville.
Special to IFN Iredell County Sheriff Darren E. Campbell has been appointed to serve as chairman of the Executive Board of the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association. The appointment was made during
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont hosted its third Community Day of the year on Thursday. The Statesville Police Department completely funded the end-of-summer event,