Viola Sharpe Daniels, 95, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. Viola was born in Iredell County on May 24, 1929, to the late Charles Sharpe and Catherine Bell Sharpe. She
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Kathryn Leigh Miller Blackwell, 55, peacefully left this world on February 20, 2025, in loving care at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House of Mooresville, N.C. Kathryn was born on
Special to IFN The following cases were disposed in recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Leonard Holland pleaded guilty to Trafficking in Cocaine, two counts of Sell or
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department hosted its annual awards banquet earlier this month at the Statesville Civic Center. The event brought together firefighters, their families, city officials, retired
CONTRIBUTED Imagine trusting a machine with your academic success, only to find out it misunderstood your entire assignment. Sounds risky, right? AI-powered tools have become a popular choice for students,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s difficult to find a story more awe-inspiring story than Helen Keller’s transformation from blind and deaf child to renowned author, lecturer and activist. Over the next
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted earlier this month to reduce the number of meetings it holds during the 2025-2026 academic year. The board will have
LaRue Helton Smith , 74, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born January 21, 1951 in Catawba County, the
Brandon Jaye McManus, 33, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1992, in Union County, N.C. Brandon enjoyed hunting, fishing, working
Jestene H. Templeton, 97, of Millers Creek, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at her residence. Jestene was born in Iredell County on August 22, 1927, to the late
Rachel Caldwell Barnhardt, 85, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 17, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was married to the late Ernest Wayne Barnhardt for 60 years was
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green shared the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s (NCDPI) legislative priorities and budgetary asks for North Carolina’s public schools at the February
Special to IFN Dr. Bradley Martin, a cardiologist at Statesville Cardiovascular Clinic, was in the fifth grade when he knew he wanted to pursue cardiology after his grandfather needed bypass
IFN Staff The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved amendments to the Code of Ordinances to address public concerns related to soliciting and to prohibit overnight parking
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of its two newest members to serve on a newly formed legislative committee. The purpose of the
Linda Odean Galliher Hager, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was born March 13, 1946, in Iredell County to the late Flake Cecil Galliher
Alfred Keith Aiken, 63, was born in Syracuse, N.Y., on February 9, 1962, and went to be with the Lord on February 15,2025. He was married to Felisha С. Aiken.
Karen Lisa Grandt Grimes went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025. She was born April 25, 1962, in Ft. Belvoir, Va., and was the daughter of the
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board voted unanimously on Monday to delay a decision on a new development proposed for the Langtree area amid concerns about the number
Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the Anglo-Cherokee War on March 1 with a living-history commemoration. The 265th anniversary
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 29 ♦ A boy, Myles Sherman Bailey, born to Savannah Bailey of Harmony. JANUARY 31
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As part of its Direct Support Professional Workforce Plan, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is announcing $3 million to recruit and retain
John Calvin “Pete” Linney was born on May 12, 1950, in Statesville, N.C., to the late James C. Linney Sr. and Beulah E. Wilson. He was the grandson of the
George Keith Cockerham, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1956, in La Plata, Md., to the late George Lindsey
Miguel Antonio Vasquez Garcia, 51, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1973, in Oaxaca, Mexico, the
Victor Maurice Stovall, 61, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2025. Victor was born in Iredell County on February 12, 1964. He was the son of the
Special to IFN On Monday, February 17, the Town of Mooresville had a discharge of untreated wastewater of approximately 2,070 gallons near 105 Glastonbury Drive due to debris in the
Danny Ray Marshburn, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., ascended to eternal peace on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born on August 17, 1965, in Mecklenburg County to the late William Clarence Marshburn
Mrs. Gerry Ann Gregory, a devoted mother and nurturing homemaker, quietly passed away on February 12, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. Born on December 8, 1932, in Cayce,
In loving memory of Tony Leavern Millsaps, affectionately known as “Mr. Lucky the Snow Cone Man.” Sunrise: July 17, 1942 Sunset: February 7, 2025 Tony (Mr. Lucky), age 82, passed
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville’s Arts & Events division has been recognized for excellence in event planning and marketing, winning two awards at the 2025 ShowFest Event Innovators
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Despite an increase in homicides and rapes, the violent crime rate in the City of Statesville declined in 2024. Police Chief David Onley presented the annual crime
Special to IFN RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday announced that the state’s price gouging law is in effect across the state after Gov. Josh Stein declared a
CONTRIBUTED Now that President Trump is back in the White House and has promised that gun rights will be protected and perhaps even loosened over the next four years, it
CONTRIBUTED A motorcycle crash can leave riders with serious injuries, emotional distress, and significant financial burdens. If you have been in an accident, you may wonder what damages you can
CONTRIBUTED Learning math doesn’t have to be hard or boring, as parents can use local resources to help kids learn at home. And here in America, this system of learning