IFN Staff Iredell County commissioners will face some difficult decisions in the coming months as they weigh competing needs during a tight budget season. During an all-day retreat designed to
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Vera Whisnant Bowman, 77, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 29, 1948, Vera was a devoted wife,
Diana Barter, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on February 2, 2026. Born in Bethpage, N.Y., Diana grew up in Centereach and carried her love for family and community throughout
Blair Galt Baldwin, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Blair was born on January 9, 1938,
Sonja Lafree (Smith) Jenkins, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in her hometown, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on November 15, 1947, in
Larry Wayne Hinson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 4, 2026. He was born in Iredell County on June 14, 1955, to the late Robert Wayne Hinson and
Ellis London Cauble, 94, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1931, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Elmer and Carrie
Jeffry “Jeff” Lynn Nussman of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1956, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the
Allen Lee Lapish, 74, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, after a courageous
Special to IFN On Saturday, February 14, Special Olympics Iredell County, in partnership with the Statesville Recreation and Economic Vitality Department, will host the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has signed an executive order to improve behavioral health care and public safety in North Carolina. Executive Order 33 directs several cabinet
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 20 ♦ Kesean Campanella Saddler, 26, of Hill Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to sell or
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Special to IFN Brady Johnson, retired Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent, was the guest speaker at the January meeting of the Statesville Woman’s Club. He discussed three different opportunities for students within
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Nancy Ann Shaffer Paff, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 13, 1933, in Johnstown, Pa., to the
James “Smilin’ Jim” Edward Myers, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Jim fought hard against
Timothy Steven Wade, affectionately known as Uncle Timmy to his family and Tim to others, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 62. Tim was born on
John Michael Raley, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House after a brief fight with cancer. He was born
Patricia “Tinnie” Ann Josey, 77, passed away on February 1, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1948, to David Sidney Josey and Nellie Mae Westmoreland Josey. Patricia dedicated many
Dewey Douglas Lafayette Waters Sr., born on September 5, 1941, in East LaPorte, N.C., passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 84, in Statesville, N.C. He pursued
Juanita Kaye Benge passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. She was preceded in death by her father, George Wesley Haire, and mother, Nola Mae
Shirley Anne Ward Byrd, 90, of Statesville, N.C., has entered the Kingdom, triumphant. She passed peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House, six and a half weeks
Phyllis Billings Frye, 90, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born December 24, 1935, the daughter
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library invites the community to explore Black history, culture and creativity throughout February. From local history lectures to panel discussions, there’s something for
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IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department’s Special Response Team was activated Thursday morning and deployed to the 1300 block of Wilson Lee Boulevard in response to a report of gunshots
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Child Nutrition staff, school employees and volunteers worked together on Wednesday at N.B. Mills Elementary School to provide free meals to I-SS students while schools
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Every two years, the New York State law conducts a Survey of Sexual Assault and Related Misconduct. And according to their latest survey in 2025, 49% of the respondents reported