Don LeRoy Shipman, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home. Don was born on August 1, 1939, in Wauwatosa, Wis., to the late
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Robert “Bobby” Franklin Wooten, 91, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2026. Bobby was born on September 11, 1934 in Iredell County, N.C. He was the youngest of five children
Jeffrey “Jeff” Hayes, 64, of Statesville, N.C., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 30, 2026, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C., following
Billy G. Graham Jr., 67, of Mooresville, N,C,, passed away on May 1, 2026, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born on April 20, 1959, to the late
IFN Staff Members of the Circle of Giving gathered Sunday afternoon to award six college scholarships to area students. The six recipients were selected from 39 applicants and demonstrated both
IFN Staff A Kannapolis woman faces felony drug charges and a misdemeanor firearms charge after a vehicle she was traveling in over the weekend was stopped by an Iredell County
Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Communications (ECOM) has been honored as the North Carolina NENA 911 Center of the Year. The recognition was announced Monday at the North Carolina
BY JASON GARDNER As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week this week, I am honored to recognize the extraordinary educators of the Mooresville Graded School District and the impact that they
Special to IFN The City of Statesville will begin enforcing mandatory water restrictions on Monday, May 4. These restrictions are required because of the extreme drought conditions. The City of
Sandra Hart Kasmer, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a wonderful
IFN Staff A record number of participants turned out on Saturday morning for the 16th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run to support Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell
Special to IFN Children’s Hope Alliance and Heartstrings Therapeutic Music & Art Program, in conjunction with its collaborative partner, Iredell Arts Council, invite the community to attend the upcoming Music
Special to IFN Organizers of the inaugural Lake Norman Bookpalooza Literary Festival have declared the event a resounding success. Books on the House, a Charlotte-based nonprofit literacy organization, organized and
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 22 ♦ Micah Zane Johnson, 22, of Hayes Street, Harmony, charged with flee or elude arrest with
IFN Staff The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Concert Series kicked off in Downtown Statesville on Friday evening. The next concert is scheduled for Friday, June 5. Insomniacs will open
Betty May Rominger, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 29, 2026. Betty was born August 22, 1938, in Wisner, La., to the late W.C. and Lonnie May. In
Jimmy Franklin Sherrill, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on October 4, 1944,
Sherman Schofield Byers, 79, passed away peacefully, held by the same hands that had held him since they were children, on April 27, 2026. Theirs was the truest love story
Special to IFN The First Presbyterian Church in Statesville will host a “Spring into Summer” featuring the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players on Friday, May 8. The concert will begin
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 Alan and Dawn Allman, owners of Jewelers on Main, were recognized as Downtown Mooresville’s latest Main Street Champions by the N.C. Main Street Program during the organization’s
IFN Staff A motorcyclist was fatally injured Friday evening in a head-on collision in northern Iredell County. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Michael Alan Gandy, 57, was traveling
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 13 ♦ Fred Cox IV, 23, of Brevard Street, Statesville, charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Two decades ago Natalie and Jeff Storment took a huge leap of faith. The couple welcomed at-risk boys into their home, fed them, got them involved in
Olga Reyes Brewer, 85, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 26 2026 at her home. She was born May 4, 1941, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, the daughter of the late
Terry Michael Kerley, 75, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. Terry was born August 23, 1950,
Miss Alexis Zakenya Wright was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt and friend. Cookie, as she was affectionately known, passed away on April 25, 2026. She was born on
Special to IFN Three suspects face felony drug charges as the result of a six-month investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation into
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein inducted nine people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine on Friday in recognition of their contributions to the State of North Carolina.
BY KARISSA MILLER The sun shone brightly as hundreds of Iredell County kindergartners traded their classrooms for the sights and sounds of the farm during the annual “Wake Up to
Special to IFN In response to the drought conditions across the region, the Town of Mooresville announced Friday that it is implementing mandatory water use restrictions, effective May 8. These
BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s difficult to pick a favorite character in “Greater Tuna.” In the Theatre Statesville production of the comedy, which opened Thursday night, actors Dalton Isaac and Corey
Air conditioning can account for nearly half of a home’s summer energy use. High outdoor temperatures quickly translate into higher monthly bills for many households. However, smart planning and a
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When you are involved in an auto accident or property damage incident in Connecticut, an insurance adjuster often contacts you within twenty-four to forty-eight hours. While these representatives may seem
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