Special to IFN The FIFA Club World Cup Champions and English Premier League team Chelsea FC will be sending their official coaching staff to Statesville the week of June 22-26
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Russell Warren Bumgarner, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 16, 1938, in
Susan Lynne James Halliday, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, surrounded by family, following a relentless life-long battle with various cancers starting at the age of
Patricia “Patty” Ann King Lineberger, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1938, in Mooresville
Susan Staley Johnson of Statesville, N.C., a cherished member of her community and beloved family matriarch, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House following a courageous
Patricia Enders Johnson, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Born on St Patrick’s Day to a devout Irish Catholic mother, it was fitting that
Patricia “Pat” Freeze Shepherd, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by care and love after a decline in health on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at The Greens at
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed May 18-22 as North Carolina Heat Safety Week to raise awareness about the dangers that high temperatures pose to people’s health. The
BY REP. TODD CARVER One of the most common things I heard from voters on the campaign trail during the recent primary election was over the increase in property taxes. I
Special to IFN Iredell County Animal Services, in coordination with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the N.C. State Highway Patrol, is actively responding to ongoing reports of loose livestock
Special to IFN Henderson Properties has completed the acquisition of Parks Deter Property Management Services Inc., advancing the company’s presence in the Greater Charlotte region. The acquisition is the second
Special to IFN As schools let out for summer break, many families across the Lake Norman area face an increased struggle to put food on the table. FeedNC is calling
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Entering retirement marks a major life shift for most workers. You move from earning a steady paycheck to living off the assets you built over decades. Managing your money requires
There are roughly 46 million U.S. parents actively evaluating whether their child’s current classroom actually meets their unique needs. The era of the “neighborhood school” being the only viable option
IFN Staff Statesville FC dropped its National Premier Soccer League home opener on Saturday, falling to visiting 865 Alliance by a score of 3-1. Slade Danforth scored the first NPSL
Rhoda Marie McDowell Lewis, 69, passed away at Novant Health in Salisbury, N.C., on May 15, 2026. She was born in Iredell County on April 19, 1957, and was the
Mrs. Treva Simpson Slaughter, 63, of Huntsville, Ala., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 14, 2026. She was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 14, 1962, and was the
David Marshall McCraw, 74, of Olin, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born January 16, 1952, in Mooresville, he was a son of
Sheena Goans Cruse, 43, passed away tragically of cardiac arrest at her home in Greensboro, N.C., on May 12, 2026. She was born in Wake County, N.C., on August 30, 1982,
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville Fire Department has been serving the community for a a century and a half, growing from what was basically a bucket brigade to a modern
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council selected South Iredell High School Coach Marcus Chambers as Citizen of the Year and Exchange Club of Troutman as Organization of the Year
Special to IFN The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has earned the “Main Street America Accredited Community” designation for the fifth consecutive year. The accredited status is the top tier of
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 5 ♦ Tina Diane Little, 57, of Gator Hollow Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession
Life feels fast lately. Many people must find ways to stay calm. Small daily shifts should not take a complete life overhaul to find peace. Put the small things first
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College on Saturday celebrated the achievements of more than 330 graduates who earned associate degrees in applied sciences, arts, arts in teacher preparation, engineering, fine
Carolyn Mattie Robinson McDaniel, 78, was born December 30, 1947, in Elizabethton, Tenn., to Mose Paul Robinson and Pauline Proffitt Robinson, and passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at
Sanford Eugene Catoe passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 78 after a 17-month stay at Crestview in Mooresville, N.C. Gene was born on July 7,
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The 53 graduates of the Crossroads Arts and Science Early College undertook extraordinary challenges to complete their high school education. And as a result, many left Mac
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership honored 48 graduates during its 20th commencement ceremony on Friday. Ava Hourihan led the event with the Irish word “slainte,”
BY DEBBIE PAGE Be Well Iredell’s “Forward Together” summit featured youth voices and powerful stories that sought to create connection, conversation, and action to reduce the stigma of mental health
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IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 27 ♦ Brian Eugene Stockton Jr., 31, of Catawba Avenue, Mooresville, charged with identity theft and obtaining property
BY KARISSA MILLER The Class of 2026 at the Agriculture and Science Early College marched in to Pomp and Circumstance from behind a lush backdrop of trees that overlooked a



