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Ruby Bronda Johnson Mayberry, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at her home in Harmony, N.C., at the age of 81.
Helen Hart Barber, 99, of Salisbury, N.C., was called home on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1926, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Fannie and
Jose “Te” Soares Rodrigues, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Purchase, N.Y., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Autumn Care of Cornelius, N.C.
Jeffery Jerome Gray, 65, transitioned peacefully on February 9, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1961, to the late Fred England and Saundra Louise Gray, who survives. Jeffery was
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is proud to present the next installment of its Well-Crafted Music Series featuring acclaimed Asheville singer-songwriter Jane Kramer on Thursday, February 19. The
Special to IFN Iredell Health System recently appointed two new members to its Board of Directors and five members to the Board of Trustees, continuing its decades-long legacy of community
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare on Monday announced the appointment of Joy Durham as chief operating officer. Durham has been with Piedmont HealthCare since June 2014 and has spent her
IFN Staff Statesville High School and Crossroads Early College were evacuated Monday morning as law enforcement personnel investigated a bomb threat. At approximately 8 a.m. Monday, a bomb threat was
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Special to IFN Hazel Smith’s relationship with her grandmother is intertwined with her work career, her faith and her outlook on life, which is rooted in an unshakeable commitment to
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Brenda Hendren Elliott, 86, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on October 26, 1939, in Statesville, N.C., Brenda lived a life centered on family, faith,
Amy Jean McCall, 55, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born July 23, 1970, in Carthage, Mo. She was the wife of Cliff McCall
Special to IFN The Iredell County Cooperative Extension will hold its Spring 2026 Plant Sale (presale only). All orders must be prepaid by cash or check. The deadline to submit
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Special Olympics Iredell County held its annual Polar Plunge on Saturday morning at the Statesville Leisure Pool. Supporters of the local nonprofit donated $75 for the
Special to IFN Brides, grooms, and couples planning their big day won’t want to miss the 2026 City of Statesville Wedding Expo, hosted by the Statesville Event Center from 1
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 6 ♦ Chad William Gullickson, 41, of Arbor Drive, China Grove, charged with possession of a schedule
Jerome “Buster” Larosa Carson was born on November 16, 1953, in Statesville, N.C., to James “Jimmy” Holmes and Rosa Ann Carson. Buster attended grade school in Statesville and graduated from
Kimberley Larius Sloan, a devoted educator, servant leader, and beloved family member, entered eternal rest on February 2, 2026. Born on May 19, 1957, to the proud parents Roy A.
Cody Constance Lyons Jr., 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at home after an extended illness on February 11, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1942, in Marfrance, W.Va.,
Kenneth “Kenny” Watt Poole, 76, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at his home after a period of declining health on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1950,
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
Council also hears quarterly report from ABC Board chair BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution to accept a proposal from U.S. Bank to finance the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized several students for their recent accomplishments during Monday’s board meeting. ‘I Voted’ Contest Winners The board recognized two winners of
Special to IFN Four members of Iredell County Emergency Medical Services team recently reached a significant professional milestone, graduating from the UNC Charlotte EMS Management Institute — one of the
Editor’s Note: Piedmont HealthCare CEO Jeff Smith presented the following testimony before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging on Wednesday, February 11, during a hearing exploring the causes of