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IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 16 ♦ Jacques Ahmad Lindsay, 31, of Bradford Drive, Charlotte, charged with discharging a firearm in an enclosure
Special to IFN Iredell County Register of Deeds Renee L. Holland officially filed to run for re-election during the candidate filing period, which ended Friday. No other candidates filed for
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The National Transportation Safety Board held its first briefing about the plane crash at the Statesville Regional Airport that claimed seven lives on Thursday. A Cessna
Jack Lavon Gray Sr., 66, of Lincolnton, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home. She was born February 6, 1959, in Mecklenburg County, the son of the
Modean Icenhour Burgess, 80, of Hiddenite, N.C., began her eternal life with Jesus on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born February 4, 1945, in Taylorsville, N.C., the daughter of the
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Cook, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., who departed this life on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love and warmth
Anthony Wayne Krieger, 62, fondly known as Tony, departed this life on December 14, 2025, at his residence following a brief illness. Born on March 25, 1963, in Fort Campbell,
Dan Graham Wiles Sr., 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dan was born on June 10, 1936, in Alleghany
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 28 ♦ A boy, Weston Dallas Akers, born to Jazmine and Nathan Akers of Olin.
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Mike Kubiniec has announced his candidacy for the 95th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A Republican, Kubiniec retired
Special to IFN Iredell County is joining the statewide County Flag Challenge, an America 250 NC initiative open to all fourth-graders. Students are invited to create an original county flag
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman, Shepherds, and Mooresville fire and rescue personnel were alerted to a report of a garage fire on Kyle Lane about 4:50 a.m. Friday. Arriving units found
IFN Staff As the Federal Aviation Administration began its investigation of Thursday morning’s deadly plane crash at the Statesville Regional Airport, the auto racing industry, residents of the Mooresville community
Special to IFN The Statesville Leisure Pool will host the 2026 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County on Saturday, February 14. This year’s event begins with registration at 10
Special to IFN Iredell County Commissioner Brad J. Stroud Sr. announced Thursday that he is running for re-election, reaffirming his commitment to responsible leadership, transparency, and continued service to the
Rosa Louise Gaines Nicholson, 89, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her cherished “girls” at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born to J.O.
Mary Ruth Morrison Lipe, 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. She had a gentle and loving spirit, and lived a life marked by kindness, patience, and humility. Mary
Mary Elizabeth Ballard Mayfield, 91, was born Rowan County, N.C., on April 26, 1934, to the late Haskell Ballard and Jessie Mae Kraft. She was married to Robert Lewis Mayfield,
BY JEFF CORBETT For my Christmas column this year, I’m doing something different. I subscribe to a weekly email from minister and author Steve May, who provides sermon illustrations and
Special to IFN FAA investigators have arrived at Statesville Regional Airport to investigate a deadly jet crash that occurred this morning. At approximately 10:15 a.m., an aircraft crashed while landing
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is rolling out a series of department and facility name updates that more clearly reflect the work its teams have been doing for
North Carolina’s gaming environment has been evolving gradually year after year, and as of November 2025, inquiries regarding the state’s potential permission of new casinos outside of the tribal properties
Losing contact with friends is more common than ever. People move, change names, delete social profiles, or simply drift away over time. Fortunately, modern search tools make reconnection possible. By
Special to IFN James Lee Mixson III recently announced his candidacy for re-election to the office of Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court, reaffirming his commitment to a fair, accessible
Special to IFN Brides, grooms, and couples planning their big day are encouraged to save the date for one of North Carolina’s longest-running wedding showcases, the 2026 City of Statesville
Archie Lee Miller, 89, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Iredell County on May
June “Cookie” Messick, 69, of Statesville, N.C., born on November 3, 1956, in Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy
Barbara Jean Horst (Throop), 95, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Barbara was born on August 9, 1930, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Orletta Throop (Baylor) and Niles
Robert Wayne Austin, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1946, in Southport, N.C., to the late
Neil Richard Martin, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Medical Center in Forsyth County, N.C., surrounded by his loving family. Neil
Bruce Gerald Aasen Sr., 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on December 9, 2025. Bruce was born on June 20, 1934, in Arnegard, N.D., as Bruce
Nancy Gerilyn Kennedy Smithson, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home along side her husband. She was born on August 19, 1956,
BY BRITTANI CRAMER-JONES The holidays are always a special time to engage in family activities. It’s the time of year to pick pumpkins at the local pumpkin patch, eat too
Special to IFN FeedNC, a Mooresville-based nonprofit, has launched a first-of-its-kind Emergency Epinephrine Initiative to make its free community dining center safer for families and individuals with food allergies. As
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season. A child in the western region