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Request for Proposals – HOME Funds The City of Statesville (COS) announces the availability of up to $1,354,498 in federal funding under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to increase
Special to IFN Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Since its debut in 2009,
Photos BY Wayne Atkinson Photography, Hannah Elsenboss, and Paige Jackson Special to IFN Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center and the N.C. Falconers Guild joined forces on Sunday for their 7th
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 4 ♦ Jean Marie Anderson, 43, of Cross Country Road, Statesville, charged with maintaining a dwelling or
Mary Ann Wingate Fleming, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born August 12, 1959, in Bamburg, Germany. Mary
BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Fire Department, N.C. Forestry Service and County Line Fire Department were alerted for a large grass and woods fire on Sheffield Road in Harmony about 2:20
BY TAYLOR BURRIS As the holiday season approaches, the Lonely Children’s Fund continues to make a difference in the lives of children and teens in foster care in Iredell County.
To the Editor: The Troutman Town Council has been handed an opportunity to fix what they screwed up on January 4, 2021, when they hired the current town manager, who
Edward Dwight Kirk, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully after a life marked by devotion, hard work, and service. He was born March 9, 1944, in Richmond County, N.C.,
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 Iredell Memorial Hospital earned a fourth consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an
Special to IFN Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of more than 30 individuals on various felony and misdemeanor drug charges as part of the ICSO Fall Narcotics
BY DEBBIE PAGE Niagara Cares, the charitable division of Niagara Bottling, partnered with Feed the Children, Food For Days, Iredell-Statesville Schools, and the Mooresville Graded School District on Tuesday to
BY KARISSA MILLER Exchange Club of Troutman officially chartered the Vikings Exchange Excel Club at South Iredell High School Friday afternoon. The new club has about 30 members. Excel clubs
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has directed the Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships to make recommendations to effectively implement the newly created Workforce Pell grants to
Special to IFN Cornerstone Christian Academy held its annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 12, welcoming students, families, and community members to honor those who have served in the
Glenda M. Waugh, 83, passed away on November, 12, 2025. She was born November 17, 1941, to Lillie Barkley Waugh and Ray Robert Waugh of Mooresville, N.C. An honor graduate
It is with deep love and sadness that we share the passing of Tamara Tsitouris Langdon, 56, of Troutman, N.C., on Thursday November 13, 2025, after a three-year battle with
Vito Mario Martino, 84, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, educator, and proud Sicilian American, passed away peacefully in his Mooresville, N.C., home on November 13, 2025, surrounded by the
Carl Eugene “Gene” White, 76, of Olin, N.C., was born on February 23, 1949, in Iredell County, N.C. He passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at Autumn Care of
Marvin Lee Gore, 59, of Statesville, N.C., a beloved member of his family, passed away on November 8, 2025, at Mill Creek Manor following a period of declining health. Born
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman interim town manager and finance director Justin Mundy, who joined the town’s administrative team in September of 2021, is leaving to become Alexander County manager beginning
Every car owner reaches that crossroad: do you keep fixing your vehicle or finally let it go? It’s a tough decision, especially when you’ve had the car for years and
Special to IFN More than 200 attendees enjoyed the fourth annual Heart of Jazz at the Statesville Civic Center on November 7, raising a record $88,000. Net proceeds will benefit
The vaping industry has evolved rapidly over the past decade, with pod systems emerging as one of the most popular categories. Designed for convenience yet capable of delivering a high-quality
IFN Staff A Statesville woman faces several charges, including felony assault, in connection with an incident at Third Creek Middle School on Wednesday morning. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Gerald “Gerri” Sue Lapish Miller was a loving and caring person and a wonderful Mother, Wife and friend. She received a new day on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, when the
Ronald David Mitcham, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., completed his journey on earth on November 12, 2025. Born on September 10, 1938, in Kings Mountain, N.C., to Leo and Tan Mitcham,
James Martin Scheffer was born July 23, 1928, in Akron, Ohio. He passed away at 97 in the presence of family Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Mooresville, N.C. Jim survived his
In this article we explore how Sunday game-days of the Carolina Panthers provide a potent catalyst for local business activity in Iredell County, North Carolina. The focus is on how
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire – Rescue and Shepherds Fire – Rescue, along with N.C. Forest Service personnel, extinguished a grass and woods fire encompassing more than two acres on
Special to IFN Raleigh — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning. Approximately 600,000
Special to IFN United Way of Iredell County is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service. Established by the
Special to IFN Local business owner Bob Gates was presented the N.C. School Boards Association Champion of Education Award on Wednesday, November 12. The Champion of Education Award recognizes individuals