BY KARISSA MILLER Executive Director of Accountability, Testing and Student Information Laura Elliot presented proposals for 2026-27 and 2027-2028 school calendars for the traditional schools, early colleges and N.B. Mills
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Special to IFN You don’t need a diagnosis to make a decision. Do you have an advance directive? Advance directive is an umbrella term used to describe how someone wants
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IFN Staff Defense attorneys worked on Wednesday to raise questions about the sufficiency of the state’s evidence and the accuracy of witness testimony presented in the Iredell County Superior Court
BY DEBBIE PAGE During their agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, Troutman Town Council members welcomed Town Manager Justin Longino on his first day of work as he steps back into
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced this week that he will seek a fourth term in office. Campbell filed his campaign paperwork with the Iredell County Board of
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina Lynn Loftis Sherrill, 68, of Statesville, N.C. She entered her heavenly home at the Gordon Hospice House on Monday,
Linda Kay Beard Wingler, 78, of Statesville, N.C., put up an amazing, good fight and received her crown of righteousness peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice
Grady Lester Mayhew, 86, born December 3, 1939, and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 9, 2025. He struggled with some disabilities for the
James Monroe Parker, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1948, in Mooresville to the late David and Nellie Blackwelder
Linda “Sharon” Parker Wilson peacefully went to her eternal home on December 8, 2025, after a brief, courageous, and aggressive battle with illness. Surrounded by her loving family, she left this
Roberta Rich Brookshire, 66, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, following a short illness. Roberta was born on May 1, 1959, in Watauga County, N.C., to
June Marie Walker, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. June was born in Iredell County on August 3, 1957, to the late
Mrs. Blanche Mary Hamill Clark Parker, 92, entered her eternal rest with the Lord on December 5, 2025, embraced by the peace promised in Psalm 23. She was born on
Agnes Martin Harrington, 85, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the home of her daughter. She was born September 17, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter
BY DEBBIE PAGE Next year will be a year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Iredell County’s America 250 education committee is
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners.
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Kusal Mendis enters 2025 as one of Sri Lanka’s most influential white-ball cricketers, poised for a defining year across major global leagues. With increasing consistency, improved power-hitting, and leadership maturity,
IFN Staff A member of the N.C. State Highway Patrol Collision Reconstruction Unit testified on Tuesday that his analysis of the scene of a deadly collision near Statesville did not
Special to IFN Statesville FC, the community’s new National Premier Soccer League team, will hold its first open tryouts this weekend. Tryouts will begin Friday evening, continuing on Saturday morning
David Parham Hartness, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville, N.C. He was born April 5, 1938, in Iredell County to
Evelyn Selena Wilkinson Kirkman, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Selena was born January 10, 1943, in Iredell County to the late
Patsy Ruth Dison, beloved mother, grandmother, “mamaw” and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1932, in Statesville, N.C.,
Glenda Faye Thomas Miller, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on December 6, 2025. She was born in Iredell County on June 11, 1938, and was the wife of Archie
Harold Dean Henderson, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 8, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. Born on
Brandon Taylor Ward, 35, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville. He was born on May 28, 1990, in
Louis Carreira Mello, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 19, 1932, in Cambridge, Mass., to the late
Thomas Blair Ellis, 71, of Statesville, N.C., died on December 2, 2025 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born on November 9, 1954, he was the
Doris Laws Pardue, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House with her daughter and son by her side. Doris was born in



