BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a resolution to pursue a financing agreement with the Local Government Commission (LGC) to fund the acquisition of the Keystone
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Gloria Jean Butler Inabinet, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on
Gale Louise Walton Crisco Harris, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 22, 1943, in Salisbury, N.C., to
Special to IFN For decades, it was standard practice for primary care providers to manage the care of their patients both in-clinic and at the hospital. This all changed in
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges as a result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of James Robert Gabriel Jr.,
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School celebrated meeting growth for the 2024-2025 school year on end-of-year standardized tests recently. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and
Special to IFN RALEIGH — To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Gov. Josh Stein on Friday directed the State Health Director Dr.
Dawne Michelle Shue Justice, 60, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born on January 27, 1965, in Rowan County, N.C., to the late Buddy
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Karl Heinz Dollmann of Statesville, N.C., on Septemer 9, 2025. He was 82 years old. Karl was born on April 21,
Alair Schamber, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Troutman, N.C., on September 9, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Alair lived a life filled with love, laughter, and
Russell Vonkeith Redmon, lovingly known as “Juice,” passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 50 at Levine and Dixon Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. Born on May
Rosie Lynn Wickliffe Finney, 74, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away August 31, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Rosie was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., on
Martin Andrew Pemberton Jr., 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Martin was born February 25, 1943, in Williamsburg, Ky.,
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 The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will hold a meeting of the Beyond 77 Coalition’s Executive Committee on September 24. The meeting will be held from
Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children’s Pampered Pantry continues to meet a critical need in our community by providing diapers and wipes to families struggling to
Special to IFN Rhonda Faust, second assistant chief for the Mooresville Police Department, graduated from the FBI National Academy as a member of the 295th session. The graduation took place
BY KARISSA MILLER Students, teachers and staff at Central Elementary School gathered around the flagpole on Thursday to honor all patriots, first responders and firefighters and remember the thousands of
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 3 ♦ A girl, Rosalind Jeanette Burns, born to Rockne and Chelsea Burns of Statesville.
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College is proud to announce its largest-ever cohort of women enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program this fall. With 14 women beginning
Peter DiPrima passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice in Statesville, N.C., on September 9, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on New Year’s Eve
On September 4, 2025, Deanna Lovelace Boone passed peacefully in Charlotte, N.C. Deanna is survived by her brother, Wayne Lovelace (Deborah); her children: Timothy Brown (Megan), Kimberly Parris (Tony), Roger
Sylvia Ferguson, “Habeesh,” 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. She was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., and lived a life devoted to caring for others.
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Thomas Edward May on September 10, 2025, at the age of 80. Tom brought joy wherever he went; he was a
LaQuena Bearetta Andriena Thompson, 33, was born in Rowan County, N.C., on October 8, 1991, to Jerome Bryant and Jacqueline Thompson Cathcart. She entered into eternal life on Monday, September
Adriene Veronica Cowan, 62, was born in Iredell County, on March 14, 1963, to Mitchell Lewis Cowan and Janice Beatrice Cowan. She entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 7,
Larry Gordon Davidson, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A native of Iredell County, Larry was born and
Bonnie Louise Bonacci Grier, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 11, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Bonnie was born
BY KARISSA MILLER When students in Kristine Mifsud’s second-grade class at Cloverleaf Elementary School learned they were going to have a special visitor, they had no idea who would be
BY JEFF CORBETT Journalist Tim McGuire shared a story about an old priest in Seattle who got up early every morning to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and then
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and the Statesville City Council met on Tuesday in an effort to improve communications between the two entities. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James and Chief
Once upon a time, gaming meant setting aside a whole evening. Plug in the console, load the disc, grab the controller, and block out hours. Fast forward to now, and
Herman Eugene Williams, born on September 29,1983, in Cable County, W.Va., was sent to his eternal home on August 31, 2025. He passed away unexpectedly in the Alexander County jail
Gail Charlotte Barton Duckworth, known as “Mama Duck”, 75, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Gail was born on
Brenda Miller Parker, 77, of 120 Thomas Rock Drive, Harmony, N.C., spread her wings on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. She was
Douglas Clifton Lackey entered Heaven’s gate Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the midst of Sunday morning praise and worship. Doug was born on May 17, 1938, in Hiddenite, N.C., to