Peggy Joyce Smith Stafford, 92, passed away on December 13, 2025, after a brief illness. Peggy was born on October 29, 1933, and raised in Mooresville, N.C. She graduated from
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Robert David Hahn was born on May 24, 1942, in Holyoke, Mass. His childhood was not ideal, but he and his siblings persevered. His trials made him stronger, and as an
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Frigid temperatures didn’t prevent the crowd from enjoying the 2025 Statesville Christmas Parade on Sunday afternoon. Spectators bundled up in thick coats and pajamas. Many brought blankets,
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Ruritan Club held its first annual Wreaths Across America ceremony to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach the next
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IFN Staff The deadline for candidates to file to run in local and state elections in 2026 is Friday, December 19. Several local races, including two seats in the N.C.
North Carolina General Statute 105-308 requires every person who owns any taxable property to list the property with the Assessor during the annual listing period. NCGS 105-307 provides that listings
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 5 ♦ Pedro Aguirre Jr., 28, of Craft Lane, Statesville, charged with three counts of statutory rape
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Local balloonists hosted their annual drive-thru event at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Saturday. Photo Gallery
By DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District school officials and staff held their annual legislative breakfast on Friday morning with representatives of the Town of Mooresville and Iredell County, and
Nilan James Puckett, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 9, 2025, at Duke Lake Norman Medical Center. A native of Christian County, Ill., he was the son of
BY DEBBIE PAGE After the Troutman Town Council concluded its December business on Thursday, Felina Harris, George Harris and Tonya Bartlett were sworn in and officially began their four year
BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training on Saturday morning at a donated home off Harmony Highway. Personnel from Yadkinville, Lone Hickory, Sheffield-Calahaln, County
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD When he moved to Statesville 10 years ago, James Poston was told his new home was a welcoming place for veterans. “I was told Statesville loves veterans,”
IFN Staff A jury began deliberations on Friday afternoon following closing arguments in the Iredell County Superior Court trial of Austin Ray Harmon. Harmon, 26, faces six felony charges and
Diane Georgia Diedrich Myers, 89, of Bethlehem, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home. She was born in Huntington, W.Va., on August 20, 1936, to parents George
Mary Catherine Fortner Moore, affectionately known as “Mama Cathy,” entered her eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on June 11,
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System reached an important milestone recently with completion of the 200th ION robotic bronchoscopy performed at Iredell Memorial Hospital. This achievement marks
BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 held its annual Cops & Kids program at the Statesville Walmart on Thursday evening. Sixty-two children were taken
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Friday notified the public of a scam involving the use of the Sheriff’s Office youth athletic program information. A flyer and
Special to IFN RALEIGH — A report issued this week by Gov. Stein’s Advisory Council for Student Safety & Well-Being, which was formed in April 2025, is reporting early success
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IFN Staff A man who was traveling on Fort Dobbs Road behind Austin Ray Harmon on the evening of June 13, 2022, when Harmon’s Honda Accord crashed into a golf
Vickie Sue Lackey, 74, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1951, in Buncombe County, the daughter
Joseph Dewayne Seamone, 58, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1967, in Cabarrus County,
It is with much sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of our dear Mother, Nana, Aunt, wife and friend to many. Teresa Ferrell Menscer Lambert Trivette was born on January
Special to IFN Sawyer Insurance continued its longtime sponsorship of Mooresville High School football and celebrated the Blue Devils’ successful 2025 season. In partnership with the Mooresville High School Athletic
IFN Staff A registered sex offender faces a new criminal charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Brittain Lee Nichols,
BY KARISSA MILLER Executive Director of Accountability, Testing and Student Information Laura Elliot presented proposals for 2026-27 and 2027-2028 school calendars for the traditional schools, early colleges and N.B. Mills
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IFN Staff Defense attorneys worked on Wednesday to raise questions about the sufficiency of the state’s evidence and the accuracy of witness testimony presented in the Iredell County Superior Court
BY DEBBIE PAGE During their agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, Troutman Town Council members welcomed Town Manager Justin Longino on his first day of work as he steps back into
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced this week that he will seek a fourth term in office. Campbell filed his campaign paperwork with the Iredell County Board of
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina Lynn Loftis Sherrill, 68, of Statesville, N.C. She entered her heavenly home at the Gordon Hospice House on Monday,