A Quiet Shock to the Community In rural towns, where neighbors are often more like extended family, the sound of silence after a tragedy speaks volumes. A single accident on
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Lena Carter Kilgo, 79, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Sullivan County, Tenn., and was the daughter of
Carolyn Levan Lamberth, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home. Carolyn was born in Iredell County on May 19, 1939, and was the daughter
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Nathan Scott Hawkins, 20, on January 3, 2026, in Mooresville, N.C. Nate was born in Bakersfield, Calif.,
David “DJ” Johnson Jr., 16, of Stony Point, N.C., was born on October 2, 2009, in Iredell County. He departed this world on January 5, 2026, at Atrium Health in
RD Gatton, 85, a cherished figure in his Harmony community, was born on December 30, 1940, in Cabarrus County, N.C. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 4,
Bobbie “Louise” Testerman, born on September 10, 1939, a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at her home with her children by her side
Kristin Michelle DaSilva (Kulakowski) beloved mother, daughter, sister, and teacher, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, after a hard fought battle with breast cancer. She was the cherished daughter of
It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to our Mama and Granny, Gretna Jurney Feimster, after 93 wonderful years on this earth. But we rejoice that she is now
Mr. Clifford Ray Mayfield, son of the late Jesse and Sadie Bell Mayfield, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 4, 1944. He departed this life on January 2,
James “Jimmy” Bumgarner, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. He was born June 2, 1944, in Alexander County, the son
NCFCC analysis includes major structural, funding, and staffing recommendations Special to IFN North Carolina Fire Chief Consulting (NCFCC) presented the results of the 2025 Fire Protection Service Delivery System Analysis
Special to IFN Iredell County residents are invited to contribute stories, photos, and histories for inclusion in “The Heritage of Iredell County Vol. III,” a new volume of local history
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2025 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, up from 3.7 percent in September. October data are unavailable due to the lapse in
Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Buncombe County Health and Human Services Division of Public Health announced Tuesday additional cases of measles in three
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Last day to register for the Town of Troutman MLK Breakfast is Wednesday, January 7. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday continued their discussion of residents’ dissatisfaction
Mrs. Patricia Ann Long Henley, 79, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte, N.C., following a lengthy illness. She was
Larry Dean Benge, 71, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family, after his
Candice Robin Bowles, born on December 6, 1955, in Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on January 4, 2026, in Huntersville, N.C. Her departure was
Frances Coralee Lazenby Houpe, 81, of Statesville, N.C., transitioned Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born November 22, 1944, in Iredell County to the late Arthur
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Site Selection magazine has ranked North Carolina the Top State for Workforce Development for 2026. Gov. Josh Stein celebrated this ranking on Tuesday during a
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Special to IFN Jennie Reid, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is now offering outpatient behavioral health services at Family Care Center of Taylorsville. Reid has worked in healthcare since 2000
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IFN Staff Two men who had outstanding arrest warrants were taken into custody over the weekend following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell
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Special to IFN In anticipation of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the Iredell County Public Library invites
Linda Kay Beekley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and servant of Christ, passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County in North Carolina. She