James Henry Queen, 89, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior with his wife by his side on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home. He was born October
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Mama, Patsy Lee Byers DeJarnette, 83, of Stony Point, N.C., entered into Heaven with her beautiful smile on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, N.C. She was born
Bonnie McLelland Harmon, 98, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. Known for her radiant spirit, kindness, and dedication to family and friends, Bonnie’s presence left a
Lillian Trivette Shoemaker, 87, entered the golden gates of heaven on Friday, November 8, 2024, at her residence in Statesville, N.C. She was born on September 18, 1937, in Alexander
Steve Gray Mabe, 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was born July 12, 1971, in Greensboro, N.C., to the late Herman Gray Mabe and Leona
Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department’s Mobile Health Unit will be at The Meadows Apartments in Troutman on Thursday, November 14. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved the design proposal for a new elementary school during the board’s meeting on November 4. I-SS Chief Operating Officer Mark
Board reviews recommended calendar for 2025-2026; honors Ben Watson BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District officials are imploring motorists to stop for school buses when students are boarding and
By DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a request on Monday to use another firm to conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) on a previously approved commercial project. In
Special to IFN Do you know an Iredell County resident or group that volunteers their time and efforts consistently? Those who give tirelessly of themselves to help those in need?
BY DEBBIE PAGE At their November meeting, members of the Iredell Homelessness Collaborative shared plans to help those less fortunate as winter sets in and the holidays approach. However, these
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced the release of North Carolina’s first Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, a milestone in the effort to reduce violence,
Mr. Jackie Gaither, 86, beloved son of the late Hunter and Jency Carson Gaither, was born in Iredell County on May 4, 1938. He entered into eternal rest on November
Mary Kathryn Williams Sloop of Mount Ulla, N.C. passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 98, surrounded by her children. Born in Cleveland, N.C., on July
Robert Lee Surratt, 78, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at this home following a brief illness. He was born in Cabarrus County, N.C., on November 11, 1945,
Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) received a $50,000 grant from the Truist Financial Corporation to establish a Mobile Resource Center. The grant, made through
Special to IFN For the third year, third-graders in Mrs. Crisp, Mrs. Hawkins, and Mrs. Davidson’s classes at Troutman Elementary School made Thank You cards to send to veterans associated
Special to IFN The Animal Hospital of Statesville team opened the hospital to the public for the 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 9. About 100 attendees enjoyed an afternoon
Special to IFN FOODiversity, a Mooresville-based nonprofit, is launching a new Early Introduction Parent Program (EIPP) to increase awareness and knowledge of early allergen introduction. Early allergen introduction is an
Aurelia “Nan” Ketchie Weatherman was born on September 19, 1941, and passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Nan was married to
Larry Wilson Starnes Sr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Larry was born March 3, 1946, in
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Annual Mooresville Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by the Town of Mooresville and Richard’s Coffee Shop, was a tribute to the courage and service of local military
With deep sadness, the family of Bobby Allison announces his passing at the age of 86. He passed at home on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by family. He had
Special to IFN It’s fall again and the leaves are turning their glorious red, purple, and orange flavors to the delight of millions. Wood stoves belch the first smoke of
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Mitchell Community College honored faculty and students who served in the various military branches during a ceremony at Shearer Hall on Monday. The Veterans Day ceremony was
Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department, in partnership with Integrated Care of Greater Hickory (ICGH), will host the Young Minds: Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support Summit on
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 18 ♦ A boy, Isaiah Nickolai Jones, born to Brandon Jones and Erica Irwin of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As the science of reading reaches full implementation in North Carolina, new data presented to the State Board of Education shows that K-3 students are making
STORY BY ERICA GOODNIGHT PHOTOS BY KEVIN IMM OLIN — In an incredible show of solidarity, a tight-knit community rallied to support a local man battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 3 ♦ Soloman Jonas Barnwell, 29, of Trolly Run Drive, Cornelius, charged with assault inflicting physical
Duane Curtis Clark, 59, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024. Duane was born November 24, 1964, in Lorain County, Ohio, to the late James B. Clark
Dean Charles Hicks, 66, of Millersville Road, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his home. Born in Transylvania County, N.C., on August 19, 1958, he
Donna Thompson, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 9, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Donna was
Crystal Belle Conklin, 46, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a lifelong illness. She was born in Kansas
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 The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23. The drive-thru event, which will begin at 1 p.m. and last