Special to IFN National award-winning country artist Shellem Cline has announced plans for his 20th Annual Homecoming Celebration on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, in Troutman. The event
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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
Dorothy Annie Mills Tedder, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dorothy was born in Iredell County on October 23, 1944, to
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education heard plans for the summer enrichment and retesting opportunities for EOG/EOC testing outside of the traditional school calendar during
BY KARISSA MILLER Parents and community members spoke out during the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting earlier this week about wanting better results at the district’s low-performing schools. Thirteen
Special to IFN Vegfest Expos promises a day of fun, food, and festivities to celebrate a cruelty-free lifestyle, a cleaner environment, and a healthier planet in Statesville on Sunday, March
BY JEFF CORBETT In “The Story File,” Steve May shares a story about three ministers from different churches in the same town who decided to go fishing. As they fished,
Derrion Shenay Gibbs Scott, was born in Iredell County, on July 8, 1966, to the late William “Smoky” Gibbs and Peggy Robella Holmes Gibbs. She departed this life on Monday,
Derrick Barron Arnold, 72, was born in Bluefield, W.Va., to the late Rufus Jerome Heaggans Sr. and Juneava Maxine Arnold Culbreath. Wilford J. Heaggans and Sylvia Heaggans Young, both of
Peyton Elizabeth Anderson was delivered on February 11, 2025, already together with Christ. She was the daughter of Bradley Peyton Anderson and Brianna Chapman Anderson. She brought so much joy
Franklin Von Turner passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Von was born on September 26, 1953, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Franklin Edward Turner and Ora Lee York
Alfred Jurney Jones, affectionately known as “Al,” passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on August 21, 1941, in Harmony, N.C., he was the son
On Friday afternoon, February 7, 2025, this world lost one of its finest souls as Ralph C. Lackey departed this life into the arms of his loving Father. In his
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – United States Attorney Dena J. King has stepped down from her position as the Western District’s chief law enforcement officer effective. “It has been a
BY STACIE LETT CAIN To the list of normal middle school activities, a group of students at The Brawley School have gone beyond academics, sports and hanging out with friends
Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Jonathan Smith as the district’s new chief finance officer. For more than 20 years,
CONTRIBUTED Racing is incredibly popular across the United States, with some forms of the sport including horses and cars. North Carolina has a rich history when it comes to significant
Special to IFN Don and Mary Masters, a husband-and-wife team with over 25 years of experience each in financial planning and tax strategy, have moved their firm, Masters Tax &
IFN Staff A Mocksville woman faces multiple felony charges, including larceny and drug charges, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Jimmy Powell Hollar, 90, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. He was born December 4, 1934, in Catawba County, the son of
Glyn Ray Powell, 91, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1933, in Fulton, Ky., to the late JT and Minnie
Fairley M. “Spooky” Ikner, 84, of Olin, N.C., passed away February 10, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born in Scotland County on November 3, 1940, to the late
Barbara Ann Houston Finley, born on May 6, 1941, in Tom Green County, Texas, left this world peacefully on February 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.
Robert L. Stone, 96, passed away on Friday, on February 8, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1928, to the late Henry Stone and Bessie Louis Stone. A proud
BY DEBBIE PAGE After a work session and board input on January 18, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved its proposed local current expense and capital outlay
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season. One child in the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved a request to waive a late fee for Lifespan Services at its pre-agenda meeting on Monday afternoon in an effort to
Special to IFN The Mooresville Day Festival will return to Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, March 22, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Now in its third year, this event brings
IFN Staff A Mooresville man who is on probation for a prior drug conviction faces new felony drug charges after being stopped for a registration violation by an Iredell County
Special to IFN Following 14 months of investigation, research and deliberation, the Commission on the Future of North Carolina Elections has released its final report , offering an in-depth, cross-partisan
Special to IFN Horizon Church, located at 316 Signal Hill Drive in Statesville, held its annual Soup-er Bowl Sunday Soup & Chili Cook-off on Sunday, February 9. Sponsors included Chili’s,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 1. Created by the General
Special to IFN Award-winning Elvis tribute artist Stephen Freeman will take the stage at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday, February 22, as Performing Arts Live Iredell presents “Echoes
N. Kester Martin, 100, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Kester was born in Alexander County
Jerry Allen Livingston passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Louise Alexander Livingston; wife, Karen P.
Donald George Armlin, 88, passed away on February 8, 2025, from complications from a fall. He was born May 5, 1936, in Fultonham, N.Y., to Flora Collins Armlin and Claude