BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Since it began operating more than seven years ago, Foster Love Adopt Repeat (FLAR) has provided resources for foster parents out of makeshift space in Downtown Mooresville.
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Margaret “Peggy” Alice Shields Braden Tune, 92, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Peggy was born
Geneva Mae Bryant Handy, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 18, 1928,
Linwood Barrie Moore, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home. He was born September 7, 1944, in Wake County, the son of the late
Michael Jackson Carrigan, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born January 18, 1951, the son of the late Roy Jackson
Missing teen located near home in eastern Iredell County IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Saturday afternoon that a missing teen had been located. “This is the answer
Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection
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 RALEIGH — Nominations are now open for the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. Established in 1979, the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards acknowledge the efforts of North Carolinians and
Harry “Bud” Brown, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born July 20, 1946, in Utica, N.Y. The son of Harry and Marge Brown, he
Steven Clay Hager, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 30, 1950, at Lawrence Hospital in Mooresville to
Randy Lynn Lambert, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Randy was born on February 23, 1964, to the late Donald
Karen Nicole Church Mayhew, 40, of Advance, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Karen was born March 29, 1985, to Mac Austin Church and Debora Steele Church. She
Sylvia Mayanna White was born on September 18, 1951, in Newton, N.C. She was the middle child of five children born to the late Deacon John C. and Deaconess Vivian Graham
Bridget Lynn Gilbert Evans, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 15, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. A native of Mecklenburg County, N.C., she was the daughter of the
Special to IFN Girl Scout cookie booths are officially open for business across 40 counties in central and western North Carolina at small businesses, supermarkets, shopping centers and more. Thousands
BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by and I waved, having earlier poured some coffee an inch to the right of my cup, which
IFN Staff As the massive search for Gideon Ferguson continued Friday in eastern Iredell County, multiple law enforcement agencies were working together to locate the missing Iredell County teenager. In
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman residents and elected officials celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday morning at the Town of Troutman’s fifth annual breakfast and
Today, almost anyone with the resources and determination can run a crypto exchange under their own brand. This is due to white-label cryptocurrency exchange platforms, which offer a business-in-a-box solution
Hospitality businesses operate in environments where design choices influence guest perception and daily performance. Facilities shape how guests move, interact, and remember their experience. At the same time, design decisions
Mobile gaming is winning because it matches modern habits, not because consoles suddenly got worse. To be perfectly clear, the mobile games market is most likely to reach US$134.22bn
Keeping your information private is crucial, especially when enjoying real money online slots. California players have finally caught a break with platforms like Uptown Aces that let you skip the whole verification
The medical field has undergone a considerable transformation in how clerical responsibilities are performed. Medical centers, practices, and healthcare systems presently rely extensively on specialists who can supervise patient information,
Even properly organized fleets face problems when the vehicles are utilized beyond the accepted guidelines. The illegal detours, post-office driving, and unnecessary idling are all leading to the wastage of
Charles Richard Dobbins, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1946, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the late Charles and
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Joseph William Devlin, loving son, father, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 49. Joe was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to Ray and Mary Jane
Eleanor Lois Sumerel Brock Lowrance, born November 1, 1931, left this world on January 11, 2026, as a result of advanced age. Eleanor was born in Woodville, S.C., raised in
Marion Eugenie Strange of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House on January 9, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1929, in Brooklyn, N.Y. After marrying Murray Robert
BY JEFF CORBETT In his book “Words for All Occasions,” Glenn van Eckeren shares this story: Old Bill was dying. With time running out, he wanted to make things right
IFN Staff A large-scale search effort for a teenager who was reported missing Wednesday afternoon is underway in Iredell County. Personnel from multiple agencies are working to locate 14-year-old Gideon
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced two additional cases of measles in unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County. This brings the
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library will host a series of four local history exhibits throughout 2026 as part of America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing
IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident has been charged with breaking into a storage unit and stealing property of the individual who was renting the unit. Sheriff Darren Campbell
A lot of people only start calling lenders after a surprise bill hits their monthly budget. They search fast, skim rates, and miss the fine print that changes the cost.
Protecting sensitive information remains a core responsibility for every modern organization. Customer trust, regulatory obligations, and operational stability all depend on how well you manage and safeguard data. As businesses