Carl Raymond Fitzgerald, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Carl was born January 8, 1945, in Tulsa, Okla., and was the
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Catherine Hoots Levan, 90, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born on February 8, 1935, in Buck Shoals, N.C., she was the daughter of the
BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrilling rides, yummy food, and entertaining shows are coming when the 89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, August 29, at 5 p.m., with the official
BY JEFF CORBETT My grandfather was a young man in Statesville in the early 1900s, and he told me of a farmer who would bring live chickens to folks’ homes
Carol Johnson presented with Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Carol Johnson, retired vice president of workforce development
Special to IFN Cody Leis, director of Statesville Public Power, was presented the Public Power Rising Star Award by ElectriCities of North Carolina earlier this month at the ElectriCities Annual
Special to IFN Domestic and international visitors spent $429.35 million in Iredell County 2024, an 11.9% increase from 2023, according to an study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, which is
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a request from Iredell County to rezone approximately 24.906 acres on the fairgrounds property from Heavy Industrial
Raleigh, North Carolina, is rapidly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the Southeastern United States. Known for its booming job market, expanding tech sector, affordable lifestyle,
Phoenix, Arizona, has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for several years. People from California, the Midwest, and even the East Coast are making the move
Nestled along Puget Sound in Washington State, Gig Harbor is a picturesque waterfront community located just across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Tacoma. Given its combination of stunning natural beauty,
If you’re preparing for a move, whether across town or into a new high-rise, you’ve probably been handed a list of requirements from your building management. Among them, you might
Equipping a gym—whether a commercial facility or a home fitness studio—is a major investment. The cost of purchasing professional-grade gym equipment upfront can be substantial, leading many to explore financing
Michael Todd Willis, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1963, to
Vickie Diana Reavis Hinson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born in Iredell County on
Special to IFN With a new school year comes new illnesses. A recent study from the CDC shows that more than two-thirds of children missed at least one day of
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 30. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s
City Council scheduled to consider rezoning and annexation requests on September 15 BY MIKE FUHRMAN West Iredell showed up and spoke out on Tuesday night. Faced with the prospect of
The West Virginia Lottery’s iPLAY platform now gives you access to digital games you can play online throughout the state. Among these options, iNSTANTS like Riches Galore stand out as
Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District announced Wednesday the rehiring of Angela Davis as its chief finance officer. Davis, who previously served in the same role, is rejoining
BY KARISSA MILLER Mayor Costi Kutteh declared August 21, 2025, as Dorothy Woodward Day in the City of Statesville in recognition of Woodard’s legacy of caring for others and being
Harriet Lamar Avery, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., to Willene Capers Kitchens and Harrison Lamar Avery. A lifelong
Jason John Doyle, 37, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1988, in Hendersonville, N.C., to David Doyle and Jodi Doyle.
Ross William Zito, 77, passed away on Thursday , August 21 2025. He was born in Hudson, N.Y., on September 2, 1947, to Mr. Ross ZIto and Teresa Hawver Zito.
Public voting now open in NC Chamber’s statewide manufacturing contest Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is among the record-breaking 188 products
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library will host the grand unveiling of its new Mobile Library, a state-of-the-art vehicle designed to bring library services directly to communities across
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has opened a 30-day public comment period to obtain public input on the 2026-2035 Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), amendments
Iredell County Board of Commissioners, Statesville City Council and United Way of Iredell helping fund effort IFN Staff The remaining residents of the Brookwood Inn now have less than a
Ralph Anthony Russo, who lived most of his life in Hicksville, N.Y., and spent the last five years in Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, surrounded by
Javier Maltos-Samano, born on October 7, 1975, in Michoacan, Mexico, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 22, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 49. Javier’s life
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Monday that Diana Jones, principal at North Iredell High School, has been named chief elementary academic officer for the district. “Mrs. Jones has been
Sherri Linda Ijames Boston, 65, passed peacefully from this life the morning of August 22, 2025, after a gradual decline in health. She was born in Mocksville, N.C., on April 18,1960,
Judy Marie Smith, 78, of Love Valley, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the home of her granddaughter, Valarie Kirkland, in Stony Point, N.C. Born on January
Special to IFN Iredell County has earned a Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) in recognition of its Mobile Health Unit. The award
Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits on display at the Depot through Thursday, September 25. An artists’ reception was held on Friday, August 22, for the exhibits, Collective