Mary Lena James Fox, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Brookdale Peachtree Assisted Living. Mary was born on November 20, 1937, to the late
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The world is a little less bright (and definitely a lot quieter) today as we say goodbye to the legendary Christine Marie Freudenberg. Christine passed away peacefully, surrounded by her favorite
John Daniel McVannan, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was a great husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Several hundred people gathered in Downtown Statesville on Saturday to participate in one of more than 3,300 “No Kings” demonstrations held in all 50 states. The
Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Troutman Ruritan Craft Show will be at South Iredell High School’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) was awarded the prestigious Top Studio honor at last weekend’s American Dance Championships. SDPA’s 42-member Competition Team delivered an exceptional weekend of
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The inaugural Spring Fest in the Ville attracted a small crowd — and a large Easter Bunny — to Downtown Statesville on Saturday. The event, which was
Special to IFN In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has banned burning within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, effective immediately. This local restriction aligns
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Meeting the needs of both employers and employees isn’t an easy task. But Iredell Ready has taken up the challenge, and by most accounts, is succeeding
Joan Delores Dunlap, 99, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and family that spans generations. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother,
Selma “Selly” Lucy Summers, 62, was born October 7, 1963, in Trinidad and Tobago, and passed away March 25, 2026. After first meeting her, it didn’t take long to understand
Norman Dewitt Summers, 65, was born February 22, 1961, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and passed away March 23, 2026, at 9:21 a.m. Norman will be remembered as a spiritual, honest, family-oriented,
Boyd Garfield Campbell Jr., 73, of Blackwelder Road, Statesville, N.C., departed this earth to join his heavenly father on March 26, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1952, in
Judy Kay Reese Nance, 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 24, 2026. She was born April 19, 1946, to Lloyd Lee Reese and Mae Hefner Reese of Alexander
Geraldine Ruth Pharr Adams, 87, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home. She was born December 7, 1938, in Iredell County, the daughter of
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club held a new member induction ceremony at the club’s historic clubhouse on West End Avenue during the club’s March meeting. The club’s 14
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has reviewed — but not approved — the proposed $67.5 million local current expense budget prepared by district administrators for fiscal
Special to IFN The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) invites residents and visitors to attend several community events planned for April in Downtown Mooresville. The month of fun kicks off with
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman officials welcomed three new businesses to the downtown Wagner Street area on Thursday morning with ribbon cuttings to celebrate their arrival. The owners of Troutman Chiropractic
Modern workplaces demand a sharper, more adaptive approach to health and safety risk assessment. Industries now operate across interconnected systems, global supply chains, and high-risk environments that shift rapidly. Traditional
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While there are various forms of CBD, capsules and oils are among the most popular options. While that difference may seem trivial at first, the way CBD is consumed will determine factors
Modern entertainment has shifted immensely in this new era of digital technology. Men and women today are far more likely to make connections online than in the physical world, which
Families are often torn between the needs of the elderly. The benefits of choosing senior home care early extend well beyond seniors. When seniors get help before any serious issues
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Get Fit Iredell (GFI) coalition is officially starting back up this spring, with an updated program and new equipment and activities being planned to get the
Hampton Vincent “Vince” Cason, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his home. Vince was born October 18, 1950, in St. Petersburg, Fla., to
Jessie Rose (Hayes) Hutchens, a devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to heaven to be with her husband on March 25, 2026, just four days shy of
John “Quintin” McKnight, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Born on March 9, 1929, in Mooresville, he was the son of the late John Mack
BY JEFF CORBETT Over its lifetime, a lobster experiences periodic and traumatic transitions. Having no other choice, it cracks its entire hard shell and wriggles free and then develops a
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Mayor Doug Hendrix called Thursday “a proud day for the City of Statesville.” The reason for that pride, Hendrix said, was the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, most commonly in the legs. If left untreated, it can
BY DEBBIE PAGE South Iredell High School teacher and girls basketball coach Mariah Johnson thought she was helping with a Red Cross disaster preparedness activity with her PE students in
IFN Staff A Mooresville woman faces two felony charges following a sexual assault investigation conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Jonnie Ezara Wysong,
Clear product standards determine whether cannabidiol formulations meet strict safety and quality benchmarks. Accurate information helps consumers review labels, certifications, and laboratory testing records carefully. Reliable standards support the responsible
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Global Payments and New Challenges for Businesses The global payment infrastructure is rapidly evolving. Companies are increasingly working with international transactions, digital services, and new financial technologies. These processes create