Thomas Winn Cochran, 73, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was the husband of Sandra L. “Sande” Shotwell Cochran and the son of the late
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Pansy Keller Lackey, 80, of Statesville, N.C., born on April 19, 1945, in Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on March 21, 2026, following a period of
Lori Ann Thorne Sutton, 61, of Iredell County, N.C., was born on April 10, 1964, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, March 18,
Katherine “Kat” Malcolm Wensil, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born on December 30, 1929, in Iredell County to the
Special to IFN The Historic Sharpe House, in partnership with HEARTS Collaborative, will host the 10th Annual Easter Tea and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28. The event marks a
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Monday joined education leaders at BEST NC’s annual North Carolina Education Innovation Lab to outline his priorities for recruiting and retaining excellent
Special to IFN The Gemstone District (Iredell County) Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville. The race included the top three racers
BY KARISSA MILLER Union Grove Elementary School has taken a major step toward creating a more inclusive environment for all students, thanks to the generosity of community partners and supporters.
Clearing a criminal record can open doors to better job opportunities, housing options, and personal peace of mind. In Florida, expungement allows eligible individuals to remove certain records from public
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In Iredell County, rental property investors can’t afford to look at purchase price alone. The financing behind a deal often has more to do with monthly cash flow, risk exposure,
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Norma Sue Reid, 87, of Lewisville, N.C., passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Friday, March 20, 2026. Sue was born November 7, 1938, in Iredell
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ Gary Wayne Lyles, 39, of Lippard Farm Road, Statesville, charged with six counts of obtaining property
BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly 40 guest readers from across the community joined students and staff for East Iredell Elementary School’s Read Across America Week celebration. The event came on
Special to IFN Is pain management possible without opioids? Dr. Rob Theiss, physician at Iredell Pain Management, shares information on how to keep pain from interfering with living your life
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Statesville’s Spring Art Crawl showcased the talents of about 40 artists, whose work was on display in a variety of businesses. Paintings, jewelry, pottery, yarn work,
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Cynthia Gayle Fox, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. She was born on May 11, 1965, to Mary James Fox and the late George Franklin
Mary Louise Alderman Johnson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, March 20, 2026. Mary Louise, the daughter of Enoch Wells Alderman and Louise Godwin Alderman, was born March 23,
BY KARISSA MILLER Twenty-three Iredell-Statesville Schools educators were recognized earlier this month for earning or renewing their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, which is among the highest honors in
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 14 ♦ David Michael Hurlocker Jr., 42, of North Oakland Avenue, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine,
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 Two beloved community traditions will join forces for one unforgettable day in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, May 9. The Mooresville South-Iredell Chamber of Commerce and the Town
Special to IFN One of the newest tax scams involves criminals sending text messages about tax refunds. The texts say that you will forfeit your tax refund if you don’t
Special to IFN Iredell County 4-H youth have enjoyed an exciting and productive start to the new year. From statewide competitions to leadership events and recognition programs, local 4-H members
Mr. Marty Joe Bryan, 47, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Marty was born on April 15, 1978, in Iredell County to the late
Shirley Jean Strange Black, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Shirley was born April 18, 1944, in Tuscumbia, Ala.,
Charles Lynn White, 76, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on March 12, 2026. Lynn was born on July 20, 1949, in Alexander County to the late
Mr. James Ray “Jimmy” Jones, 86, son of the late Jessie Lee and Helen McDowell Jones, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 20, 1939. He departed this life
It is with sadness that we share the passing of our dear mother, Virginia Dare Foster Williams, 92, of Statesville, N.C., on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. However, we rejoice in the



