IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department and the FBI are investigating a potential hate crime after a doll was discovered hanging from a street sign in close proximity to a
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James “JW” McCollum, 97, of Statesville, N.C., a beloved member of the community, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a period
Renata Ann Moffett, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at her home on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1963, on an Army base in Wurzburg,
Archie Michael Campbell Jr., affectionately called “Mike” by family and friends, son of Lenora and Charles Morgan, was born on November 23, 1957, in New York City. He departed this
Susan Mary Faucher, 68, of Hendersonville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2025, in the comfort of her son’s home. Susan was born March 1, 1957, in Detroit, Mich.,
Rita Carol Wood Potts, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Rita was born April 4, 1954, in Wilkes County,
Special to IFN Statesville FC announced Wednesday that veteran college coach Nick Brown has been hired to coach the expansion club, which will begin play in the National Premier Soccer League
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Wednesday that Jerrica Scott has been named the principal at Troutman Middle School, and Derrick Wishon has been named the principal at North Iredell
Sherry Lynn Nichols Wilson, 64, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 27, 1961, the daughter of Willie C. Turner and the late Betty Jane Nichols Dobbins. She entered
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein is requesting nearly $13.5 billion in new funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery. Those dollars will go toward restoring homes and small businesses,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized the district’s teachers of the year during the board’s September meeting. “These individuals have gone above and beyond in their
BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training in a structure that was donated by the property owner for that purpose on Monday. Personnel
Journalism as a profession and an industry faces unprecedented challenges with changing reading patterns driven by artificial intelligence, uncertain advertising models, and unreliable platforms like Google masquerading as partners. But
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board voted unanimously on Monday to approve the Courtyard at Brumley Farms development. The project, which is located on nearly 55 acres at
Special to IFN Brittany Snyder has been named director for Iredell County Veteran Services. As director, she will oversee benefits coordination, advocacy, and outreach programs designed to support the county’s
In the world of sports betting, value betting is a go-to method for both experienced gamblers and newcomers. The approach revolves around identifying when bookmakers misjudge the likelihood of an
Our Beloved Mother, Mamaw and Great-Mamaw, Beverly Summers Hager of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was 86 years old. Born on November 17, 1938,
Robert “Robbie” Burton Hall, 58, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 13. Robbie was born August 26, 1967, in Martinsville,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education continued its discussion Monday night about implementing a policy to restrict student use of cell phones and other wireless devices during
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The objections of more than 30 people — the vast majority of whom are not city residents — did little to convince the Statesville City Council that
North Carolina continues to grow as one of the most attractive states for families, students, and professionals looking to relocate. With its diverse economy, scenic landscapes, and expanding educational opportunities,
Special to IFN Boater Kaden Buchmann of Troutman caught a total of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 8 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League
Special to IFN BURNSVILLE — Mount Mitchell State Park opened on Monday for the first time since Hurricane Helene. The reopening is in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Parkway’s reopening from
Special to IFN Downtown Statesville will host two of its signature events — the Downtown Harmonies Music Festival and the Fall Art Crawl– on Saturday, September 20. The Downtown Harmonies
Special to IFN Angela M. Kline has been hired as the chief executive officer of FeedNC, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the organization’s commitment to serving neighbors
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday voted to approve a rezoning request for a huge data center proposed for Stamey Farm Road in western Iredell County. The
Laura Eaton, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home. She was born March 4, 1948, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Pervie
Lois Loraine Elsaesser Massey, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville. Born February 16, 1948, in Farmville, Va/,
Where the Real Meets the Impossible Magical realism didn’t come out of nowhere. It’s a genre with deep roots in storytelling where ordinary lives collide with the impossible and no
One Friday night in downtown Raleigh, a bartender laughed when I asked if business had changed since sports betting became legal. He nodded toward a table of regulars, each glued
The magic wardrobe is all about fashionable and fantastic clothes that tell your love for your favorite tale. Fans can have playful and trendy clothes to wear. Combine casual with
Over the past decade, interactive online games have dramatically changed the way people engage with entertainment. No longer confined to traditional board games or physical casinos, players can now experience
According to developers of the Catawba Nation Casino, the projected opening of Spring 2026 is still on the table. This comes roughly a year after the multi-million dollar project was
Special to IFN The YMCA of Greater Charlotte on Monday announced the sale of a portion of land on its Lowe’s YMCA campus in Mooresville to Josh’s Farmers Market, a
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue personnel, with members of the Catawba, West Iredell and Monticello fire departments, were alerted to conflicting reports of a person on fire, a structure
Special to IFN A 2025 survey shows that an astonishing 90% of Americans have delayed seeking preventive medical care at some point. This could be due to logistics, finances, or