Charlie Monroe Weatherman Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Born on January 8, 1946, in
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Mr. Thomas Wayne Webb Jr., 46, of 526 Bond Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Allegheny County, Va., on October 10, 1979. He was the son of the late Thomas
Tamarie Laine Turner, 36, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 14, 2026. Born on October 3, 1989, in Springville, Calif., Tami will be remembered for bright blue eyes, her
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 15 ♦ Natasha Renee Kirby, 48, of Iredell Avenue, Troutman, charged with two counts of trafficking heroin,
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A newspaper advertisement insulting the North Iredell High School press box launched more than a fundraising effort. It started an organization that has pumped hundreds of thousands
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and the Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel were alerted for a structure fire on Shearers Road about 7:27 p.m. on Saturday. Responding units reported seeing
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
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame will honor the top female and male senior class athletes from eight high schools during its annual induction banquet on
Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will host its biggest event of the year on Tuesday, April 28, at the Statesville Event Center, honoring 270 graduating seniors and
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Harold “Wayne” Dagenhart, 86, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Born December 23,1939, Wayne was a true family man and highly respected by his family
Sylvia Irene Yurich Shumake, 83, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home. Sylvia was born on April 11, 1943, in Rockingham County, N.C., to
Ursula Klinger, 67, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home. She was born March 9, 1959, in Dampierre-sur-Blevy, France, and was the daughter
Colene Deal Mullis, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her sleep following a brief ailment on April 22, 2026. She was born in Taylorsville, N.C., on June 25,
Sherry Ann Meadows, born on March 12, 1959, to Bruce Clifton Meadows and Lou Ann Eudy, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Sherry was a woman whose presence brought
BY STACIE LETT CAIN After a lifetime of service as a firefighter, Shane LaCount was sworn in Monday night as the Town of Mooresville’s fire chief. After beginning his career
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Manager Justin Longino led the Town Council through the town’s budget priorities for each department and gathered elected input on Wednesday as he and Finance
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BY NIKKI CHAPMAN Iredell County Rescue Squad recently took another step forward in preparedness and community service by organizing a comprehensive Large Animal Rescue training, which was held at Rescue
Special to IFN The City of Statesville NC has released its 2025 Water Quality Report, confirming that the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds all health standards set by the
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 9 ♦ A girl, Alina Grace Gauldin, born to Scottie Gauldin Jr. and Destiney Webb
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Robert Burl Moore, a lifelong North Carolinian whose quiet leadership and deep devotion to family, church and community defined his life, died peacefully in Statesville, N.C., on Wednesday, April 22,
Peggy Pope Daniels, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1939, in Iredell County to the late Paul
Trevor Roman, 24, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 18, 2026. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., on February 4, 2002, Trevor was a loving son and a vibrant soul who
William “Bill” Ralph Pardue, 96, passed away on April 21, 2026. Born August 6, 1929, Bill lived a long life marked by steady devotion to family, faithful service to his
BY JEFF CORBETT President Ronald Reagan loved to tell the story of the newspaper photographer who was summoned to his editor’s office. “There’s a huge fire on the outskirts of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced this week that the N.C. Department of Insurance has settled a dwelling rate case with North Carolina insurance companies. Causey negotiated
Special to IFN The historic Sharpe House will host its 10th Annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 2. This beloved tradition honors mothers, grandmothers, and the special ladies who
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue firefighters, along with West Iredell and Shepherds fire department personnel, responded to a report of a structure fire on Winchester Road about 5:07
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