BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Fire Department personnel, along with the Iredell County Rescue Squad, N.C. State Highway Patrol and Iredell County Sheriff’s Office were alerted for a report of
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Frances Holmes Ewell Tharpe, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Jurney’s Assisted Living. Fran was born February 4, 1941, in Danville, Va., to the
Wesley Clay Elliott Sr. went home to his reward on Friday, January 30, 2026. He passed peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a lengthy illness. Clay was
Judy Carswell McKinney, 84, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born March 11, 1941, in Catawba County, the daughter of the
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BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Manager Ron Smith on Monday expressed appreciation to street crews and emergency personnel for their response to the back-to-back storms that dumped ice and snow
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is sending letters to more than 241,000 North Carolina voters who provided identification numbers when they registered to vote that
IFN Staff Five Iredell County Detention Center inmates face felony charges following a criminal investigation sparked by the overdoses of two inmates, including one who later died. About 8 p.m.
A traffic stop can turn serious fast, and then paperwork starts stacking up on the kitchen table. Court dates, bond rules, and deadlines show up before you feel settled. In
Divorce is not a new issue in the United States. In fact, the divorce rate for first marriages is approximately 41%. That’s about 41 out of every 100 first-time marriages
According to Security.org, incidents of identity theft in the U.S. have increased by nearly 85% over the past decade. This is due to a massive increase in cybercrime. In contrast,
IFN Staff The Mooresville Graded School District continued its climb into the upper echelon of North Carolina public school districts this fall. Based on the latest academic performance data released
Special to IFN North Carolina remains politically divided one year into President Donald Trump’s second term, with a new Catawba-YouGov Survey showing the president at 44 percent approval to 51
IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Kevin Angell has resigned from the board in the wake of his altercation with fellow board member Mike Kubiniec after the January
Special to IFN Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the winners of its 13th Annual Winter Juried Exhibition. This year’s exhibit attracted 146 submissions from 80 artists. Out of the 146
Robert Lee (“Bob” and “BobbyLee”) McAllister, 71, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Atrium Pineville Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Bob was born on October 4, 1954, in Anderson (Madison
Sylvia Sue Everidge, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at The Greens at Maple Leaf. Born on July 17, 1940, in Statesville, N.C., she
Ernest Randolph Hosch, 51, of Iredell County, N.C., went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He suffered a heart attack
Kay Shook, 72, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. (II Timothy 4:7 – I have
Dennis Gale “Rocket Man” Rockette, 70, of Claremont, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. He was born January 15, 1956, in Catawba County, the son
Thomas Overton “Tod” Deal, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born May 11, 1951, in Wilkes County, N.C., to the late
Susan Pond, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House. She was born in Boston, Mass., on September 22, 1947,
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced the addition of Dr. Kimberly Vass-Eudy to Family Care Center of Troutman, a new family medicine practice, which opened Monday. Vass-Eudy has been
Special to IFN After winning first place in Core Values at the state competition held in Greensboro, Pine Lake Prep’s Jr. Robotics team, the “SPORKlings,” have qualified for an international
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day — March 3 — must register to vote by Friday,
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Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to an evening of art and conversation featuring photographer Peter O’Reilly on Tuesday, February 4. The program will be held
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Cindy Haynes has launched her campaign to continue serving as the District 3 representative. Haynes, who was appointed to the board
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library is preparing to present “Stories Are Magic,” a premier series of events featuring a talented ensemble of professional magicians, storytellers, and theatre
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Breanna Amber Garcia, 31, of no fixed address charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics, possession
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released this week. Despite a nationwide slowdown in
Judith Golden Turner, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by the family she loved so deeply at



