Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department detectives are currently investigating an overnight shooting which resulted in the death of a Concord man. About 11:14 p.m. on Sunday, MPD officers responded
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN After working in restaurant management in Charlotte for about 15 years, Dante Reid grew weary from the long hours and frequent phone calls on his day off.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — For the fourth year in a row, the Unclaimed Property Division of the Department of State Treasurer has smashed the record for returning unclaimed money,
Martha Ellen Stevenson Jones, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Martha was born on February 26, 1930, in Iredell County to the late Carl Brown
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will wait to vote on a proposal to restrict the density of future residential development in rural areas until it receives
BY AMY FUHRMAN Even after 100 years, it’s still possible to surprise Rachel Spencer now and again. Following Sunday services at Covenant ARP Church, Spencer walked into a church hall
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will hold a public webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. This comes
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 30 ♦ Devin Lee Bates, 37, of June Bug Drive, Stony Point, charged with possession of
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 A project to improve 12 miles of Interstate 77 in Iredell County is scheduled to begin Sunday night, weather permitting. A $21.4 million contract was earned this
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Carolina Panthers legends Kurt Coleman and Wesley Walls paid a special visit to Southern Distilling Company in Statesville on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the start of the
John Leslie Kasberger, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 22, 1945,
Barbara Kunkle Campbell, 92 of Statesville, N.C, died Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Novant Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. She was born September 2, 1932, in Iredell County, the daughter of
William Samuel “Sam” Holland, 67 of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home. He was born in Iredell County on October 22, 1956, to the late William
Mrs. Nellie Austin, 97, passed away on September 5, 2024, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. She was born August 18, 1927, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late
Carolyn Pavis Alexander, 54, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1970, in Staten Island, N.Y., to the late Victor and
Israel Lopez Aquilar, 53, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Mexico on September 9, 1970, and was the son
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has appealed Friday’s order by the N.C. Court of Appeals, which required election officials to remove Robert F. Kennedy
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 19 ♦ Marsha Gail Holmes, 59, of Cloninger Road, Dallas, charged with being a fugitive from justice.
Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been awarded a top rating by the N.C. FreeEnterprise Foundation (NCFREE) in the organization’s annual Legislative Business Ratings, highlighting her strong commitment to
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 88th Annual Iredell County Agricultural Fair was packed with people Friday night. Fair-goers enjoyed the rides, carnival games, livestock shows and food. Parents chased after eager
Special to IFN A Gallery Crawl will be held in Downtown Mooresville on Friday, September 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Special to IFN Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed September as Smart Start Month. This proclamation acknowledges the Smart Start Network’s 30-plus year commitment to ensuring all North Carolina’s young children
Daniel Louis Desanti, 28, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 3, 2024. He was born on October 18, 1995, the son of Richard Desanti of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and
William Seth Martin, 97, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024. He was born March 19, 1927, in Iredell County to the late Warren and Mabel Martin.
Marie Ella Rhodes was born on November 9, 1930, in her family’s farmhouse on Elbow Road in Catawba County, N.C. She wasn’t born alone; she had a twin sister, Mary
Consuelo “Connie” Carmelita McCoy was born on September 18, 1942, in Atlanta, Ga. She passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Connie
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
BY JEFF CORBETT A friend of mine, an amateur photographer, was at a dinner party, and took along some prized photos to show the hostess. “These are wonderful!” the hostess
Special to IFN RALEIGH — A Wake County Superior Court on Thursday denied a request from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove his name from North Carolina ballots and reprint ballots
William Donnie “W.D.” Gwaltney Sr., 85, passed away September 3, 2024, at The Lodge At Stephens Lake in Jasper, Ga., following an extended illness. He was born February 25, 1939,
David Lee Dew, 45, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1979, in Waterloo, Iowa, to the late
On September 3, 2024, Janet Marie Haseley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born on June 22, 1954, in Binghamton, N.Y., to Raymond McNamara
Kenneth Braxton Blanton, 79, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2024, at his home. He was born October 15, 1944, in Horry County to the late
Doris Best Phillips, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. Visitation for Mrs. Phillips will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 2 to 3