Mary Ann Pippin, born January 12, 1951, in Blue Island, Ill., passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mary Ann is survived
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Mildred Bebber Meadlock, 99, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on December 9, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on September 11, 1925, in Alexander County
Betty Louise Deal Martin, 91, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 14, 1933, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Jacob
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the their agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, Troutman Town Council members discussed the process of creating a social district. Statesville and Mooresville, along with approximately 60
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two women face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana in a home in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 3.2 percent in October, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell County has a workforce of
Special to IFN Andrew “Jack” Mullins has been selected to serve as the first branch manager in the history of Tim Johnson Landscaping, an industry leader in the Statesville and
Special to IFN United Way of Iredell County has officially opened the application process for its 2025 cycle of Love United Iredell, a community fundraising initiative planned for February 1-28,
Special to IFN Studies show that U.S. adults who regularly see their established primary care provider have 33 percent lower overall healthcare costs and 19 percent lower odds of premature
Elma Lee Poston Eller, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2024, after a short illness. In her final days, Elma was surrounded by her loving
Linda Finley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 78. Born in Cotulla, Texas, Linda grew up with an
Special to IFN A group of Statesville balloon pilots and their crews will host a drive-thru holiday balloon glow at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Saturday, December 14. The free
The goal of this year’s campaign is $30,000. BY LAQUETTA BROWN Since January 2017, the Iredell County Department of Social Services has been providing Foster Care Services to a child
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has announced that President Biden has agreed to North Carolina’s request to cover 90 percent of Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Other Needs
Special to IFN Through the generosity of its employees, Mitchell Community College surpassed fundraising goals with 80 percent of its faculty and staff making a monetary donation to the College
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been indicted on murder charges in connection with the September 2011 shooting death of Statesville resident Joseph “Joey” Brewer. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell
CONTRIBUTED Keeping a balance in a life’s physical, emotional, and mental aspects is a target for many. However, it is not easily achievable and needs deliberate efforts. It is all
CONTRIBUTED Long-term wellness must be a priority for your pet to enjoy a happy and healthy quality of life. Just like people, pets have responsibilities they must observe to be
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Statesville was packed on Sunday afternoon for the annual Christmas Parade. Photo Gallery
Sharon Webb Tillery, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Sharon was born August 16, 1944, to the late Phillip Lewis
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walker Elmer Wilson, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday is scheduled to vote on a staff recommendation to limit enrollment at two elementary schools to students who live
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: NOVEMBER 26 ♦ Chad Austin Gaddy, 42, of Beracah Road, Mooresville, charged with first-degree sexual offense with
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Trinity, Monticello, Stony Point and Statesville fire departments, along with Iredell Rescue Squad and Iredell County EMS, responded to a structure fire off Scotts Creek
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance & Performing Arts presented its fourth annual “Tis the Season” Christmas show on Saturday before a packed house at Statesville High School‘s Mac Gray Auditorium. Dancers
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Buddy Gray Bray, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on August 20, 1944, in Yadkin County to Columbus Bray
Jacqueline Marie Moore Bell, 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on October 16, 1956, in Tampa, Fla., to Exodus Albert Moore Sr.
David Eugene Bennett, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on December 25, 1953,
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department personnel responded to a structure fire on Talbert Pointe Road about 12:24 p.m. Saturday. Arriving units found heavy smoke and
BY DEBBIE PAGE Under sunny skies and bundled against brisk temperatures, thousands of spectators lined Old Murdock Road and Eastway Drive to watch the annual Troutman Christmas parade on Saturday
SFD provides fire safety tips for holiday season BY SALLY NIX When Amy and Kent Spears faced a terrifying moment as their home off Oakhurst Road unexpectedly filled with smoke,
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The number 25 holds both a personal and professional significance to new Statesville YMCA Executive Director Mac Inscore. Inscore highlighted the reasons that number is important to
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homeless Collaborative members are working to keep housing insecure people warm while completing holiday toy and gift drives. The Fifth Street Ministries homeless shelter and Veterans
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 19 ♦ Terry Lewis Rankin Jr., 34, of Bristol Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm