Special to IFN With the deadline for donations rapidly approaching, contributions to the Lonely Children’s Fund through January 9 have totaled $26,293. The deadline for contributions for the 2025 holiday
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Special to IFN Troutman Sheet Metal is proud to present Shellem Cline’s Homecoming 2026, a special night of music, laughter, and celebration, taking place on Saturday, March 7. The event,
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 2 ♦ Dee Alex Kiser, 27, of Lee Point, Terrell, charged with possession with intent to sell
Melissa “Moe” Daniels Byrd, 60, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born January 28, 1965, in Alexander County, the daughter
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections on Monday will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2026 primary election.
Elmer “Boady” Cheyenne Kiser, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Boady was born August 15, 1960, in Tazwell County, Va., to the
BY KEVIN IMM The Lake Norman Fire Department hosted a live burn training exercise at a house located on Lake View Shores Loop on Lake Norman on Saturday morning. The
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 16 ♦ Malcom James Atterholt, 20, of Mallardwood Drive, Mount Ulla, charged with possession of a schedule II
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, through its Full Bloom Film Festival Film Series, will present “Rent,” the revolutionary rock musical that captured the spirit of a generation, on
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
Special to IFN As a result of a change in state law, adopted individuals can now request new birth certificates directly from their local Register of Deeds office — just
Gary Thomas Barker died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born on December 21, 1941, in Iredell County, Gary was the son of the late Dwight and Ruby Grose Barker. He was
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bobby) Emery, who departed this life on January 8, 2026, at the age of 63 due to Parkinson’s. A lifelong
Earlene Cribb Horne, born on November 3, 1935, in Columbus County, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 90.
Wayne Eugene Elder, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born in Alexander County on
Carolyn Vaughn Cornelius Johnson passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on June 13, 1939, in North Carolina, Carolyn was known for her hard-working nature and
Stephen Dewayne Imes, 64, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 22, 1961, to his late parents, James Edward Murdock,Jr. and Beulah Mae Imes. He entered into eternal life
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner this week continued advocating for increased compensation for teachers. During the MGSD Board of Education meeting, the superintendent stressed the
Special to IFN Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center to support its efforts to strengthen small businesses in Iredell County. The
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 23 ♦ James Paul Hess, 60, of no fixed address charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle.
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville, in partnership with Biffle family and friends, invite the community to Downtown Mooresville for a special tribute honoring racing legend Greg Biffle. “Burnout
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D2 severe drought condition, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council. This follows the recent update
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Michael Duane Parker, 60, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at home on January 7, 2026. Michael was born on March 3, 1965, in Statesville, N.C. He loved the
Ila Virginia Bryant Munday, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home. Ila was born July 28, 1933, in Darlington, S.C., and was the daughter
Gary Edwin Colborne, 81, of Stony Point, N.C., unexpectedly passed away at home on January 3, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1944, in Bridgeport, Conn., to the late
Linda Lou Queen, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born December 14, 1947, in Iredell County, the daughter of
A deputy pulls over a driver after a wide turn near a busy Statesville intersection at dusk. The driver insists they feel fine, yet their reactions seem slower. In local
IFN Staff A China Grove man faces charges in connection with the armed robbery of a discount store in Mooresville over the weekend. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Sarah Hannah has been named assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. She recently served as director of 5
IFN Staff A western Iredell County man was hospitalized over the weekend after being beaten with a hammer and robbed by an acquaintance. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced in



