Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 28 ♦ A boy, Perry Louis Hilton, born to Alan, Madison and Whitley Hilton of
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Mrs. Doris Combs Gordon Cohen, 79, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Wilkes County, N.C., passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville,
Sheila Darlene Parks, 66, entered eternal rest on January 12, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., the city where she was born and spent her life giving so much to others. Born
Eleanor Lois Lowrance, born on November 1, 1931, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 94. A Receiving of Friends will be held at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home,
Betty Jo Ellis Seymore of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Iredell County on March 16, 1939, to the late
Denise Marlene Glaser, 62, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness on January 11, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1963, in Virginia
Esports betting just isn’t keeping pace with other forms of betting—it is outperforming them! The digital-first audience, accessibility, and the multitude of betting opportunities created by the never-ending tournaments are
Cricket and kabaddi appear to be completely different sports in Pakistan. One has a slow build. It focuses on statistics and has many small momentum shifts. The other is fast
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Historic Sharpe House’s annual Robert Burns Night celebration is expanding to a two-day event in 2026. The life and work of the Scottish poet and lyricist
Special to IFN EnergyUnited is investing in a strong workforce and honoring those who have served by participating in the federal GI Bill program. Through this program, eligible U.S. veterans
Mobile experience has become one of the strongest signals search engines use to evaluate quality and relevance. As mobile usage continues to dominate search traffic, even minor issues such as
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in and theft that occurred at a home that was owned by late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who died in
BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire-Rescue hosted a water supply training exercise at the Pinnacle Boat Access Area on Monday. Tankers from Mooresville, Mount Mourne, Cool Springs, Troutman, Lake Norman and
Nellie Bell McCann, 90, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Nellie was born September 6, 1935, to the late McKinley Bell and Nora
Samuel Albert Morrison, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home. Albert was born February 19, 1934, in Iredell County to the late O.B.
John Frank Crawford, 95, of Erwin, Tenn., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Frank was born June 30, 1930, in Iredell County, N.C., to
Cynthia Ann Carson, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 10, 2026, in Morrisville, N.C. She was 79 years old. Born on August
Robert Wayne Gullett of Harmony, N.C., passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born on October 24, 1958, in Sumter, S.C. Robert proudly served in
FN Staff A convicted felon was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy over the weekend after he fled the scene of a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday announced the release of the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education’s 2025 year-end report. Led by bipartisan co-chairs
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday approved plans for a new townhome development on property located in South Statesville. The 14-unit development will be built at the
Cross-cultural romance sounds romantic until you realize culture isn’t just background music — it’s the whole symphony. When Western men develop a serious interest in Ukrainian women, they often jump
When you play at minimum deposit casinos, you can try many games, receive a significant bonus, examine the value of the jackpot and make quick withdrawals. After you earn a
Salesforce consulting in Iredell County links CRM work to revenue discipline, reporting accuracy, and execution speed. The devil is in the details once data models, integrations, and adoption collide. Evaluate
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members voted unanimously Monday to end their meeting abruptly due to rising tensions between some board members. As a result, the portion
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a public comment period for its draft 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) report and draft Air Quality Conformity
On January 10, 2026, Donna Heafner Millsaps was delivered into the presence of our great Savior. She was born on May 13, 1959, to Lander Heafner Jr. and Polly Heafner in Lincolnton,
Henry Allen Johnson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., a beloved member of his community and family, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House, following a period of
Pamela Joy Sigmon Wooten, 67, passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness on January 10, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1958,
Janet Harris Buie, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on February 27, 1948,
Deborah Ruth Sturm, 69, of Troutman, N.C., silently and peacefully became an angel of heaven on Friday, January 9, 2026, in the company of family at her side. She was
Chanda Kutteh Sturghill, 64, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2026, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, N.Y., and was the daughter of Louvenia Sturghill Summers and Edward Johnson.
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman and Shepherds fire rescue personnel were alerted for a structure fire off Autumn Leaf Road in Troutman about 1:32 p.m. on Monday. Arriving units reported heavy
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council honored recently retired council member Paul Henkel for providing decades of dedicated service to the community on various boards and the council. During
Special to IFN The community is invited to attend the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast & Celebration will be held Monday, January 19, at 7 a.m. at
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council has welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors. Lisa Allen, Jay Steele, Kyre Mitchell, and Matt Anderson bring a unique blend



