Special to IFN Fifth Street Ministries is working to coordinate the community response for individuals and families facing displacement by the closure of the Brookwood Inn. Roughly 60 family units…
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BY STACIE LETT CAIN In a time when the proliferation of chemicals and preservatives in the food supply chain is a frequent topic of conversation, many people are looking for…
The Lord has opened the door to the room He prepared for Minnie L. Phelan, lovingly known as Lori. She passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, after a…
Susan “Suzy” Josey Bess, 72, of Lexington, N.C., met her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center lovingly surrounded by her family. She and her sister…
Paul Henry Billings, 91, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. Born in Statesville, N.C., Paul was the beloved son of the late…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sue Harmon Cranford, who departed this life on August 8, 2025, in Iredell County, N.C., at the age of…
[caption id="attachment_110208" align="aligncenter" width="393"] Shahbaz Almas was recently presented the DAISY Award.[/caption] Special to IFN Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Nurse Shahbaz Almas has been recognized with the prestigious DAISY…
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Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has finalized the author list for the upcoming Write Local: Iredell Author Fair. The event is set for Saturday, September 27, from…
Special to IFN The Intellectual Development Disabilities Collaborative of Iredell County will host a family and community I/DD symposium on Tuesday, August 19. The event, scheduled from 4:30 to 7:30…
Special to IFN The Board of Directors and staff of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Western Piedmont NC invite the community to the 3rd Annual Share-a-Meal Fundraiser to support the Good…
Felice Wilson, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and treasured friend, passed peacefully into eternal rest on July 31, 2025, in Port Saint Lucie, Fla., at the age of…
Era Irene Dagenhart, 77, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. Irene was born in…
Jessica Lynn Oeullette, 76, passed away on August 9, 2025. Jessica was the beloved mother of Danielle and Neil, grandma to Kaitlin and Hailey, sister of Melanie, and mom to…
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Mooresville commissioners expressed support for the concept of allowing a cat café in downtown, but that was tempered by a desire to protect other business owners. …
Special to IFN Former Councilman John Staford has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. [caption id="attachment_110162" align="alignright" width="174"] John Staford[/caption] In his official…
Special to IFN The Fifth Street Ministries Board of Directors has appointed Tamara Roach as the nonprofit’s new executive director. [caption id="attachment_110156" align="alignright" width="169"] Tamara Roach[/caption] Roach, a longtime nonprofit…
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 22 ♦ James Malcolm Ingram, 25, of Royal Street, East Spencer, charged with felony possession of marijuana, and…
[caption id="attachment_110149" align="aligncenter" width="556"] Photo by Chait Goli/Pexels.com[/caption] Home should be more than a place to crash after a long day—it should be a sanctuary, a space that reflects your…
[caption id="attachment_110146" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Photo by Artem Podrez/Pexels.com[/caption] In the world of accounting, compliance rules can feel like an endless stream of new acronyms and adjustments. But some changes, like…
Ila Bea Valentine, 95, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 7, 2025. Bea was born on July 20, 1930, in Cosby, Tenn., to…
Patricia Elaine Frady, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was the wife of the late L.C. Frady and the daughter of the late William…
Mary Frances Deaton McNeely, 101, of Statesville, N.C., was called Home on August 4, 2025, after a remarkable life marked by deep faith, fierce love, and unwavering strength. She was…
Joseph Parsons, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Taylorsville, N.C., to Isaac Lee Howell and Edna…
Everette McKinley Wike, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Wilkes Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1943, in Alexander County, the son of the…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Local nonprofits and government agencies are working to help residents of the Brookwood Inn who are in danger of becoming homeless when the motel closes at the…
[caption id="attachment_110109" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Evidence seized by the ICSO.[/caption] IFN Staff Two men face felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. [caption id="attachment_110110" align="alignright" width="160"] Cody…
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 Have you ever been accused of sawing logs while you sleep? Do you sometimes wake up more tired than when you went to bed? [caption id=”attachment_110103″ align=”alignright”…
[caption id="attachment_110119" align="aligncenter" width="695"] Pictured (from left) are Iredell County 4-H youth Garrison, Vivian, Isolena, Cooper, Raelynn, Trinity.[/caption] Special to IFN The talents of Iredell County 4-H youth were on…
Special to IFN The public is invited to attend the third HEARTS Sacred Grounds, an annual exploration of the burial grounds of the enslaved in the Piedmont region, on Saturday,…
Thomas Franklin “Frank” Parlier passed away August 4, 2025. He was born March 27, 1933, to Ethel and Worth Parlier in Statesville, N.C.. Frank graduated from Statesville High School in 1951…
Mary Joy Smith Appleby, 74, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by love and care. Born on October 19, 1950,…
Diego Suaste, 33, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home. He was born October 23, 1991, in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Rodrigo…
Floyd Franklin Warren Jr., a beloved member of his community, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., after a lengthy illness….
Nancy Elizabeth Edmunds Banister departed this life on August 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is preceded in death by her daughter Ashley and her parents,…