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
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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
Advice-driven industries such as consulting, financial planning, legal services, and marketing rely heavily on their expertise to guide clients toward sound decisions. While offering guidance and professional insights can be
Logging into a casino app used to mean typing out a password that got forgotten half the time or pinched the other half. In 2025 fingerprint and face scans have
Unused firearms raise questions about safety, responsibility, and long-term planning that families cannot overlook. As such, each firearm influences how a home manages access, storage, and future decision-making, and these
There’s something almost absurd about watching a lecture hall full of students stare at laptops while a professor talks. Half are taking notes. The other half? Probably shopping or scrolling
When people think about childhood trauma, they might have these dramatic pictures in their heads. However, a child can be traumatized or affected by every situation in which they weren’t
Sylvia Levan Lackey, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Sylvia was born February 12, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Floyd
Jose Nelson Cisneros, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, beloved brother, and dear friend, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2025. Surrounded by
Loretta Jane Minton Anders, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, in her hometown of Statesville, N.C. She was 70 years old. Born on
James R. Ferguson of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away December 14, 2025, with family around him. Jim lived his early life in Liledoun and later in Wittenburg on Lake Hickory. He was
Robert Allen “Bobby” Benfield, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 9, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. A native of Iredell County, Bobby
BY KARISSA MILLER Local high school students recently participated in the 2025 North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Northwest Regional Leadership Conference at Mitchell Community College. The event
Special to IFN Local balloon pilots donated more than 2.5 tons of food to Iredell Christian Ministries this week thanks to the support of the community during last weekend’s drive-thru
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has received a service innovation award from the N.C. Public Library Director’s Association for its Book Box service, an engaging program created