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Special to IFN The Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club honored three of its newer members, Ann Nivens, Janice Blackley, and Richard Babb, with Paul Harris Fellow awards on Tuesday, October 21.
BY JEFF CORBETT There is a tried-and-true formula that advertisers and marketers use to motivate you to purchase their products and services, and to persuade you to take a course
James W. Sherrill, 88, affectionately known as “Buddy,” was born in Iredell County on August 3, 1937, to the late Roger Sherrill and Ray Ella Sherrill. He entered into eternal
Mrs. Connie Newton Lipe passed Wednesday October 22, 2025, in the kind care of the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Connie was born September 10, 1937, in Mooresville, N.C., to
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Peggy Howard Cashion, who entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on October 22, 2025. Born in Cornelius, N.C., on February
Fannie Mae Willis Moore, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. She was born in Georgia on January 1, 1937, to Herchel Willis and Blanche Mills
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Wednesday that LaShanda Pressley has been hired as principal at Lake Norman Elementary School. Pressley, who currently works as the assistant principal at Flat Rock Middle
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident has been arrested and charged with several felonies related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday held a public hearing and then approved a $46,547 economic development incentive for a strategic race alliance company called VICCI Inc. VICCI
North Carolina, Iredell County Public Notice: AX25-10 Hill Haven Subdivision LEGAL NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PARTICULARLY THE CITIZENS OF THE STATESVILLE’S PLANNING JURISDICTION YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE: That
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Christopher Hazel. The teen was last seen leaving his home on Hickory Highway
Mary Louise Sides, 70, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Louise was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 9, 1955 to the late Thomas Bruce Johnson and Sarah
Judith Irene Martin (Cook), 75, of Stony Point, N.C. passed away peacefully at her residence on October 17, 2025. Born on March 12, 1950, to the late Joseph Howie and
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Harold Thomas Smith, 83, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Beacon Place in Greensboro, N.C. His death
Brenda Gillespie Caldwell, born February 10, 1954, to the late Walker Gillespie and Carrie Gaither Gillespie, transitioned October 14, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an
Mr. Joe Louis Steele, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on May 12, 1936, in
Special to IFN Charlton L. Allen, an Iredell County attorney and mediator, has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as general counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Allen,
IFN Staff Two Old Fort residents face felony charges in connection with the theft of fiber optic and copper wire following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating one year of All Ages, All Stages NC , the state’s Multisector Plan for Aging.
When a financial emergency hits, people with bad credit often have fewer places to turn. Whether it is an urgent car repair, an unexpected medical bill, or a gap between
The NC State Wolfpack enters the heart of the 2025 college football season with confidence, experience, and a renewed focus on execution. After a series of gritty early-season performances, the
In 2025, mobile slots have become the go-to choice for players who want real jackpots without being tied to a desktop. Built for smartphones, they offer smooth performance, crisp visuals,
We all sometimes tend to postpone things. Each of us has had that moment at least once or twice in our lives, when the urge to procrastinate grows so drastically
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday postponed consideration of annexation and rezoning requests related to a 111-unit development planned for Black Angus Lane. The
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
If you’ve ever tried joining Minecraft servers and felt frustrated, you’re not alone. I personally spent years attempting to connect my phone to play with my PC friends, only to
Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” on Saturday, November 1. Visitors will learn about the experiences of soldiers
Gary Paul Butts, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Gary was born in Houston, Texas on September 17, 1946, to Paul Beverly Butts and Wanda
Kimberly Ann Styles-Fearing, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. Kim was born on June 16, 1962, to Nancy Carolynn Styles and James Howard Styles Sr.
Mary Frances Moore Oliphant, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Autumn Care of Statesville. She was born on April 29, 1930, in Troutman, N.C.,
Eddie “Dean” Baker Sr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1944, in Iredell County, N.C.,
IFN Staff Five suspects felony drug charges as a result of a month-long investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. After receiving an anonymous tip related to suspected narcotics trafficking
Special to IFN EnergyUnited has been named a Top Workplace 2025 award winner by Charlotte Magazine for the third consecutive year. The award is given based solely on employee feedback
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD In a split vote, the Statesville City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning request that will enable a developer to build 385 homes on Hill
You know that feeling when you walk past a building you’ve seen a thousand times, and suddenly there’s construction fencing and artist’s impressions plastered all over it? That’s the current



