Gail Lucas Batchelor, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on May 1, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a brief illness. Gail was born in Wilson,
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IFN Staff A record number of people registered for the 2025 Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run, which was held in Downtown Statesville on Saturday morning. Proceeds from
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center will host “The Marketing Innovation Experience,” featuring seasoned marketing innovator and CarneyCo founder Skip Carney. This event will take place on
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students participated in the annual Fun Day Friday that brings students, teachers and community partners together. Students and teachers gathered in the open
Special to IFN Iredell County Crosby Scholars hosted its annual Senior Celebration Tuesday, April 29, honoring 2024-2025 graduates and awarding $20,000 in scholarships. Around 100 students, their family members and
IFN Staff JayLynn Morrison celebrated his 103th birthday on May 1, 2025. Morrison was born on May 1, 1922, to Madie Morrison in Statesville. His grandmother was Ellen Rankin, and
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Police, Troutman Fire Rescue and Iredell County EMS personnel responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Skylar View Lane in Troutman about 9:40
Robin Elizabeth McCoy Hanes Castorina, 67, of Indian Trail, N.C., passed from this life into eternal life on Monday, April 28, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was
IFN Staff A large crowd packed Downtown Statesville on Friday evening for the inaugural Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert of the 2025 season. Photo Gallery
Norma Lee Metz, 76, of Statesville, N.C., lost her battle with ovarian cancer on April 29, 2025. She was born April 5, 1949, to Frank and Norma Stinson. She was
Laranda Ann Johnson, born on July 25, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C., gracefully departed this world on April 29, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 74. Her passing
Eugene Randall Harmon, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. Born on December 11, 1963, in Williamson, W.Va., Eugene was
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a school bus stop arm violation that occurred
Special to IFN Thanks to a partnership with The Kindness Closet, Iredell-Statesville Schools has received a generous donation of 12,458 hygiene products to support students experiencing homelessness. The donated items,
Canadian players are all about speed these days, especially when it comes to getting their winnings. We all know how frustrating it can be waiting forever for a cashout, so
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina election officials routinely update the voter registration rolls through a uniform and nondiscriminatory program that complies with state and federal laws. So far this
Special to IFN Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) on Wednesday introduced the Financial Intelligence and National Security Act (FINS Act), a bill to close a loophole in U.S. financial law exploited
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 Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 15 ♦ A boy, Levi Curtis Deaton, born to Roy and Jessica Deaton of Harmony.
Pamela Graham Warren passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2025. She was the only child of Hugh Jackson Graham and Louise McBride Graham, born on July 25, 1941, in Winston-Salem,
Sometimes, if you’re lucky enough, you’ll have the honor of knowing someone whose light shines brighter than most. Timothy Dean McRorie was that light for many people. Tim passed away
Henry Paul “Bob” Davidson, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Iredell County on July 19, 1931, Bob was the
Jeannie Rene Smith Johnson, 57, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after an extended sickness at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. She was born
As spring unfolds in Iredell County, many residents find themselves battling the familiar symptoms of seasonal allergies: sneezing, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and fatigue. With tree pollen levels peaking in
Special to IFN Rev. Steve Shoemaker, who has been pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Statesville since November of 2018, is retiring. His last Sunday will be May 4. A
IFN Staff A suspect in the April 19 crash on Interstate 77 that killed two Mooresville women faces new charges as a result of the ongoing investigation by the N.C.
IFN Staff Two individuals face felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Wilkesboro Highway and Hill Dairy Road. Sheriff Darren
BY KARISSA MILLER Each summer, a handful of academically and intellectually gifted students are invited to further their studies on a college campus by attending the N.C. Governor’s School. Fourteen
Special to IFN Iredell County 4-H members recently showcased their dedication and expanding knowledge in the dairy industry, achieving significant success at the 2025 4-H State Dairy Quiz Bowl and
Sparkle Deon Sharpe, 46, was born in Iredell County, on August 23, 1978, to Franklin Antonio “Tony” Long and Mary Lois Sharpe. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April
Richard Sherman Summers, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. A receiving of friends for Richard will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:30 to
Emo Fox Bebber, 91, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. Emo was born June 26, 1933, in Alexander County, the
Elizabeth “Betzie” Ledbetter White entered eternal life with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was surrounded by her family as she passed peacefully at her home in Statesville,
Wanda Holton Underwood passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on April 23, 2025 in Wilmington, N.C. Wanda was 73 years old, just one day shy of her 74th birthday.
Special to IFN The 2025 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert series kicks off Friday, May 2, with a high-energy performance by Asheville-based Americana rock band Ashes & Arrows. The
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning Board on Monday approved Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments regulating mini-warehouses and self-storage and for parking in front yards. The board also recommended approval