BY DONNA SWICEGOOD North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby called Monday a big day for the Tar Heel State. Newby joined other state and local officials Monday morning
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George Allen Jones, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Mountain Valley Hospice House. George was born on September 25, 1945, to the late George
Ruth Dill Calabrese, 96, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025. Ruth was born in Newark, N.J., to the late John Dill and Helen Sandquist Dill.
Bruce Leon Wilson Sr., 78, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, in New Orleans, La. Bruce was born November 22, 1946, in St. Lawrence County, N.Y., to the late John
Anna Ruth Hanshaw Painter, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on June 14, 1948 in Fayette, W.Va., she
Katie Lee Lytton, 52, of Statesville, N.C., born on October 7, 1973, in Yadkin County, N.C., passed away on October 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a period of
Heaven gained an angel on October 11, 2025, when Linda Gail Clark, lovingly known to all as Mom, went home to be with the Lord. Mom was a devoted mother of
Carol Sue Scott, 76, of Charlotte, N.C., and formerly of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on October 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, passion, and spirited determination. Born on
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council announced Monday that Ashley Jimenez has been selected as the nonprofit’s new board chair. A supporter, donor, and active board member for the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein and N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai announced Monday more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more
IFN Staff A man and woman face felony child abuse after their three children tested positive for cocaine exposure following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Braden Zittle ♦ Address: 103 Brookmeade Drive, Statesville ♦ Professional Background: Service-industry and operations leader with extensive experience in business development, financial management, and logistics. Over the past decade, I
Trey Robertson ♦ Age: 35 ♦ Address: 226 White Apple Way, Statesville ♦ Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Point ♦ Professional Background: 11 years as an
James Pressly ♦ Age: 38 ♦ Address: 929 Argyle Court, Statesville ♦ Education: BA in History, University of South Carolina (2009) ; MBA, Western Carolina University (2013) ; MS in
Todd Lange ♦ Age: 64 ♦ Address: 222 N. Mulberry Street, Statesville ♦ Education: Public Policy and Administration/Liberal Arts, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ♦ Professional Background: Former Sales and Project Executive
Dustin Jett ♦ Age: 39 ♦ Address: North Oakwood Drive, Statesville ♦ Education: High School ♦ Professional Background: Telecommunications Worker ♦ Elected experience: Proud Rookie ♦ Volunteer/community service experience: City
Frederick Foster ♦ Age: 54 ♦ Education: Statesville High School Class of 1990, Mitchell Community College Basic law-enforcement training 1993, Full Sail University Information and Technology 2025. ♦ Professional Background:
Scroll through Twitch or YouTube Gaming on any given night, and you’ll see a mix of shooters, sports sims, story adventures… and right in the middle, streamers spinning roulette wheels
What used to happen around kitchen tables or local clubs now unfolds through screens that connect players across time zones. Online gaming has redefined what it means to spend time
In the world of gastronomy, there are things that leave no one indifferent. Michelin-star dining is one of them. And when you combine it with the feeling of speed and
Harold B. Mette Jr., 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on October 10, 2025. He was born March 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of Marie Theresa Mette and Harold
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department hosted its first Community Day at Station 2 on Fifth Creek Road on Saturday. There were live emergency demonstrations, including car
Special to IFN Nila Granillo of Girl Scout Troop 13036 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that teaches children
Special to IFN Charlotte native Leslie Hamilton swam the length of Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest manmade lake, on October 6-7. Pending ratification by the Marathon Swimmers Federation (marathonswimmers.org), this
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 4 ♦ Nicholas Scott Bollen, 22, of Harmony Blend Drive, Harmony, charged with assault by strangulation inflicting
Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County is seeking participants and sponsors for a new fundraiser to support college and career access opportunities for local students. The inaugural Fall
Jesse Lynn Sprinkle, 4, received her angel wings on Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born April 26, 2021, in Mooresville, N.C., to Colton and Brianna Sprinkle. Jesse smiled at
Gary Wayne Johnson, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home. He had been in declining health for several years, but his death was
Special to IFN Over 330 participants and 26 volunteers gathered to lace up for a cure on Saturday, October 4, at the Statesville Family YMCA, raising an estimated $37,000 to
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IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 16 ♦ Michael Anthony Martinez, 48, of Casares Court, Laredo, Texas, charged with felony speeding to elude arrest,
Special to IFN Residents of the Catawba Valley area will join with millions of Americans across the country on Saturday, October 18, in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at
Special to IFN The City of Statesville on Friday announced changes to its parking enforcement and permitting systems to better serve residents, businesses, and visitors. Beginning October 15, several updates
BY JASON GARDNER Today’s world is changing at unprecedented speeds, and today’s schools need to do more than just teach facts. They need to teach students how to take charge
It is with deep love and profound gratitude that we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Phyllis Chunn-Duncan, a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, educator, mentor, and
Harry Franklin “Frankie” Thompson, 74, passed away peacefully early morning, Sunday, October 5, 2025, with his wife and sons in bed with him. He was born on November 28, 1950,