Special to IFN Christian and family-friendly country and comedy artist Shellem Cline reached a career-defining milestone on Sunday night, earning the title of Artist of the Year in the Inspirational/Gospel
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IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 17 ♦ Nathaniel Phillip Knox, 48, of Grandview Drive, Flushing, Mich., charged with possession of stolen property and
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members voted on Monday to contribute $150,000 to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County’s (HPCIC) efforts to build a grief and bereavement
Elvin “Ron” Fredrick Valentine, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 20, 1940,
Rev. James Junior Moore, 93, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on May 6, 1932, in
Karen Clark Johnston, 84, of Statesville, N.C., born on May 26, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at her residence following a period of declining
Carmen Zoraida Rodriguez, 66, of Statesville, N.C., was born on October 12, 1959, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to the late Juan and Adelina Echevarria Rodriguez. She passed away peacefully on Sunday,
Walter Hurd Shaw Jr., born April 1, 1947, in Ipswich, Mass., passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mrs. Paula
Martinique Marie Eckard, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on September 21, 1950, in Pendleton County, W.Va., she was the
Raymond Ray Deviney, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Raymond was born August 21, 1940, in Cabarrus County to the
Jane Christine Gilliland, 86, entered the house of the Lord on November 7, 2025. She walked closely with the Lord throughout her life. Her life was a testament to her
Special to IFN Troutman Elementary School teachers Bethany Crisp and Emily Hawkins’ students honored the veterans connected to their classrooms by writing heartfelt thank-you notes. “We love our veterans and
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Serving in the U.S. Marine Corps prepared Nicole Webb, a graphic designer and student at Mitchell Community College, for life outside the military. Webb was one of
Have you noticed how effortless it seems to get initial likes on Instagram? You post a holiday selfie or a photo of the trees in Redwood National Park, and before
TikTok’s algorithm decides which videos appear on the “For You” page. It rewards visibility and engagement. Every day, 34 million videos hit TikTok about 270 every second. It’s no surprise
Talk of a casino can light up a county meeting. Supporters picture new jobs, a stronger tax base, and busy hotels and restaurants. Neighbors worry about traffic, policing costs, and
It’s never too early to start preparing for Valentine’s, especially when you’re on a low budget. If you need a few ideas to get the planning started, we put together
BT KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve the district’s $274 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chief Finance Officer Adam Steele told the
IFN Staff The Troutman Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon on Duck Creek Road. Officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina students increased their scores and participation in Advanced Placement exams, outpacing the national average and setting a
A neighborhood’s local businesses are often its beating heart. They are the mom-and-pop stores, cafés, bakeries, and marketplaces that people go to for more than simply the goods sold there.
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, in partnership with the Full Bloom Film Festival, will present a special screening of “Stop Making Sense,” the groundbreaking concert film directed by
Mr. Emanuel Turner was born in Iredell County on January 6, 1948, and was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Turner and Matha Elizabeth Turner Turner. He departed this
Michael Claude Marshall, a devoted and faithful husband, father, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on August 30, 1958, in Norfolk, Va.,
Martha Karen Lederer Miller, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Karen was born January 25, 1947, in Iredell County,
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces a felony charge in connection with a stolen backhoe that was recovered in a field near Statesville. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to IFN D1 Training, a leading fitness enrichment concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, will be reopening a new location at 221 Norman Station Boulevard in
Special to IFN The anxiety trap, often called the cycle of avoidance, happens when we avoid situations that can cause anxiety or emotional distress. Avoidance provides temporary relief before the
Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services is once again giving back to the community through a countywide food and clothing drive, which runs through November 15. Members of
Special to IFN Broad Street United Methodist Church will host its 2025 Fall LEAP Lecture and Preaching Series on Sunday, November 16. The series, which celebrates leadership, excellence, and preaching,
Mesothelioma can take a loved one fast, and families are left with painful questions. When exposure occurred during military service, the path to justice runs through a wrongful death claim.
Special to IFN Iredell County and the City of Statesville announced the following closings and schedule changes for Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. City of Statesville City
It is with great sorrow that the family of Lois Ann Williams announces the passing on November 6, 2025, at the age of 92. Born February 9, 1933, in Iredell
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 31 ♦ Angel Fabra Martin, 48, of Nabors Road, Statesville, charged with obtaining property by false pretenses,
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School’s Junior ROTC cadets and students held the school’s 41st annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday morning, delivering a heartfelt and powerful tribute to
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