BY DEBBIE PAGE Five Statesville mayoral hopefuls and two Ward 3 candidates for the City Council shared their views on a number of issues facing the community during a candidates
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Special to IFN The N.C. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 307, “Iryna’s Law,” with a bipartisan, veto-proof majority. Named in memory of Iryna Zarutska—who was killed in
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its September meeting at the Historic Clubhouse. This was the first meeting after the summer break, and the meeting focused on
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces numerous felony charges, including drug trafficking and selling narcotics within 1,000 feet of a school, following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The
Ray Bernard Smith, affectionately known as “Casper,” passed away peacefully at his home in Statesville, N.C., on September 19, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on May
Sue Russell Dixon, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed from her earthly body and entered the presence of the Lord on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born in Iredell County, March 5,
Phyllis Elizabeth Hutto Clark, born May 14, 1935, in Iredell County, N.C., peacefully passed away on September 20, 2025, in Salisbury, N.C., at the age of 90. Phyllis devoted many
Deon Etchison Thompson, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville surrounded by her loving family. She was
Charlotte Luikart Javins, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1940, in Putnam
Mrs. Lona Belle Poole Lackey, 103, of Hiddenite, N.C. went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center of Taylorsville, N.C. Mrs. Lackey was born
Special to IFN The N.C. House of Representatives will consider approval of the Political Terrorism Prevention Act, legislation to protect free speech and civil discourse by imposing tough penalties for
Special to IFN Iredell County Animal Services invites the community to join in the Halloween fun at the 5th Annual Reverse Trick-or-Treat on Friday, October 24, from 4 to 5
For a lot of people, the word “dentist” still makes them think of check-ups and cleanings, which are a necessary but often dreaded part of their routine. But modern dentistry
As the Canadian business world changes, women are becoming more and more important in coming up with new ideas, starting new businesses, and boosting the economy. But there is still
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department has identified the individual who hung a doll near a Statesville city councilwoman’s campaign sign and determined the incident was a prank — not
Running a business today means protecting more than your physical shop or office. Your online presence, customer data, and team accounts are all part of what keeps your business running
BY DEBBIE PAGE Six at-large candidates and four Ward 5 candidates for the Statesville City Council shared their views on a number of issues facing the city during a forum
The U.S. credit card industry has reached a new peak, with finance experts saying that they now form the core of the relationships between consumers and banking institutions. Many experts
Notice to Bid Request for Proposals– HOME Funds The City of Statesville is seeking proposals from qualified organizations specializing in the construction and rehabilitation of affordable and attainable housing within
Personal injury cases in Buffalo often involve more than eyewitness accounts or police reports. Many accidents, including car crashes, construction site injuries, and slip-and-fall incidents, include complex medical issues or
Special to IFN To better understand residents’ perspectives of county services, quality of life and future priorities, Iredell County hired ETC Institute to conduct the county’s first comprehensive community survey.
James “Jiggs” Arvel Gaither, 92, of Hamptonville, N.C., passed from his earthly body and entered the presence of the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House
Linda Faye Bass Dingler, 78, of Statesville, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born on December 30, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C., she was the
Doris Pearce Best, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning of September 20, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1931, in Wayne
Linda Gant Ervin, 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. Linda was born in
Born October 8, 1964, in Iredell County, N.C., Ritchie Pernell Mackin was the beloved son of Frances Mae Alexander Works and the late Robert Lee “Bob” Mackin. Ritchie peacefully departed
BY KARISSA MILLER Chapel Hill United Methodist Church is a small, rural church located off Highway 70 near Statesville. Through faith, love and acts of service, the church has quietly
BY REP. TODD CARVER I wanted to take an opportunity to discuss a reply I received to last week’s article. For those who missed it, I discussed the fallout from
Special to IFN EnergyUnited has announced the results of its 2025 Board of Directors Election. Voting ended on September 8, and results were certified by the cooperative’s Credentials & Election
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Councilwoman Doris Allison delivered a message to the community — and the individual who tried to intimidate her — on Monday morning. “We can’t let
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The General Assembly will meet this week to consider a package of criminal justice reforms that target policies that contributed to the senseless murder of
Rufus Eugene Dulin, 72, affectionately known as “Skimp,” was born in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Rufus Glover and Mary Etta Dulin Turner on July 6, 1953. He entered
Special to IFN Registration is now underway for the 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K, a family-friendly way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday while making a meaningful impact in our
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Statesville businesses welcomed more than three dozen artists and hundreds of visitors on Saturday afternoon for the annual Fall Art Crawl. Photo Gallery
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to IFN A new ordinance regulating regulating the activities of solicitors, peddlers, and panhandlers takes effect in the City of Statesville on October 1. The Statesville City Council unanimously