Brad J. Stroud Sr. ♦ Family Info: Married, father of 4 and grandfather of 4 ♦ Education: Some College / Extensive Leadership Training and Experience ♦ Career: Retired Active Duty Army 20 year,
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Lisa Meier Family Info: I am married with two children. My daughter graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and works in Charlotte, and my son is a junior
Angela Wokatsch Matthews ♦ Family Info: 3 children, Abby, Chanler and Camden; 1 granddaughter Anna ♦ Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting; CPA Certificate North Carolina ♦ Career: 3 years Staff Accountant
Brent Goddard ♦ Family Info: Married to Kelly Goddard, and have three children and eight grandchildren. ♦ Education: Bachelor ‘s of Science, United States Naval Academy; Master’s of Science, Business Administration, Boston
Bert Connolly ♦ Family Info: Single ♦ Education: North Iredell High School, Wilkes Community College, Mitchell Community College, NC Justice Academy ♦ Career: Chief Deputy – Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Scottie Brown ♦ Education: Some College ♦ Career: Self Employed, owner of Zootastic Park Q&A IFN: What inspired you to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners?
Faithful to the end, James Michael Campbell passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1947, in Harmony,
Samuel O’Brien Ostwalt, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. O’Brien was born August 28, 1949, in Iredell County to the
Susan Raymer Fanjoy, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Susan was born August 20, 1956, in Statesville
Ollie Elizabeth Martin, 89, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. Ollie was born in Morganton, N.C., to Mr. and Mrs. Smith on June 12, 1936. Ollie married Mr. Edward Martin,
Steven Walter Morgan Sr., 78, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born in Trenton, N.J., but spent
Nancy Gaye Campbell, 71, of Harmony, N.C., passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a brief illness on February 26, 2026. Nancy was born on October 21st, 1954, in
The Devon Rex is a genetically distinct breed characterized by a recessive mutation affecting hair structure and follicle development. Prospective buyers reviewing Devon Rex kittens for sale must evaluate breeder
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
deBotech named organization’s 2026 Sponsor of the Year Special to IFN Christine Patterson, the Town of Mooresville’s director of experience & engagement, has been named 2026 Director of the Year
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 9 ♦ Malik Hasan Mohammad, 61, of Westwood Drive, Statesville, charged with flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle.
BY NIKKI CHAPMAN Iredell County Rescue Squad hosted a weekend training session February 20-22, involving members from agencies such as Iredell County Search & Rescue, Harmony Fire, and Davie County
BY DEBBIE PAGE Fifty community members packed the Troutman Town Hall to express their concerns about a proposed Home Run Market planned for a 4.5-acre tract at the corner of
Kelli Lynn McFarland of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Sandy, Utah, peacefully passed away February 25, 2025. She was born October 5, 1968 in Sacramento, Calif., daughter of Curtis and Hazel
Ann Mancuso, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at The Greens at Maple Leaf in Statesville, N.C. Born February 2, 1940, in Scranton, Pa., she
Steven Hendry, or as we affectionately called him “Bubba,” was a man who could simply be described as “memorable”, and that would be putting it lightly. One of Bubba’s most
Teresa Ann Peak, 56, born on April 3,1969, in Union County, S.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on February 24, 2026, following a period of declining health. She was
Olin “Brian” Isenhour, 68, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 14, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born June 19, 1957, to the Rev. Olin B. Isenhour
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Sandra Houston Hunt wanted a hot dog and a Coke when she sat down at the lunch counter at the Statesville Woolworth’s some 66 years ago. She
Special to IFN Iredell Christian Ministries is grateful to announce a special partnership with Justin Hagan, art teacher at East Iredell Elementary School, celebrating the creativity and imagination of his
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced on Friday that visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital have been lifted, effective immediately. The health system implemented the restrictions on December 29,
When someone you care about is arrested in Rockingham County, everything feels urgent. You’re trying to figure out where they’re being held, what the charges are, how much the bond
Mrs. Catherine Bailey Patterson, affectionately known as Cat, was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She transitioned to her eternal home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born
Linda Kay Arnett McDaniel, 77, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1948 in Elizabethton, Tenn.,
Kelly A. Setzer, 62, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1963, in California, the daughter of
BY JEFF CORBETT Two friends—a scientist and a city-dweller—were walking down a crowded Manhattan sidewalk at lunchtime. Taxis blared. Vendors shouted. A construction crew jackhammered somewhere nearby. The whole street
BY DEBBIE PAGE During its annual awards luncheon on Tuesday, the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce honored Mike Cook of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with the Mooresville Ford Citizen of the
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville, Shepherds, Troutman and South Iredell fire rescue personnel, along with Iredell County EMS, responded to a report of a structure fire with people trapped on Roseland
Special to IFN Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) invites families across Iredell County to celebrate literacy at its annual Read Across America events, featuring two free, in-person celebrations
Special to IFN NC Works and The Christian Mission have partnered to host a free career fair on Tuesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 919 North
BY MIKE KUBINIEC In the last election cycle, our district did not get the voice it deserved. When the previous representative stepped aside late in the filing period, the race