PHOTOS BY EVA CLENDENIN The Statesville Pride Alliance held the 2025 Pride Pet Pageant and Parade on Saturday at The Pasture Stage at The Historic Sharpe House. The event delighted…
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Valeria Francine Scott McCullough passed away in the peace of her own home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, following post-op surgery complications after a battle with an illness. Mrs. McCullough…
Lucile J. Lankas, 94, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her home. She was born May 29, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late…
[caption id="attachment_106647" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Participants in Saturday’s “No Kings” protest stand in front of the Statesville Civic Center.[/caption] BY STACIE LETT CAIN More than 400 people gathered in Downtown Statesville…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday approved a request for a contiguous annexation and conditional rezoning for 151 acres on Clontz Hill Road, clearing the way for…
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the careers and contributions of nine dedicated employees during its 2025 Retiree Reception on Thursday, May 22. The event honored retirees whose combined…
IFN Staff Three Catawba County residents face felony drug charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Deputy T.M. Sharpe, who is assigned to the ICSO…
Special to IFN In observance of Juneteenth, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19. Garbage Collection Schedule There will be no residential or commercial garbage…
Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will come to life on Saturday, June 28, as costumed interpreters demonstrate colonial trades. In the 1750s, the North Carolina backcountry was…
IFN Staff Two Statesville men were arrested and a third is wanted in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests…
Teresa Ann Brackett, 75, of Albemarle, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born on February 12, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Joseph Marvin Brackett…
Debra Denise Stevenson, 68, was born in Iredell County, on August 16, 1956, to Bruce Gaither and the late Julia Mae Stevenson McClelland and her late stepfather, Charles McClelland. She…
Barbara Jean Evans, 88, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Mountain Valley SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville, N.C. She was born on June 13, 1936, in North Carolina…
Henry “Hank” Snyder Ashbaugh Jr. was larger than life. Indeed, in his prime he was 6-foot-8-inches tall — a hard cookie to go unnoticed, filling out a room when he…
David Lee Fowler, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1960. Mr. Fowler was a graduate of South Mecklenburg…
Debra “Debbie” Lynn Deaton Brannon, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1952, in Mooresville…
[caption id="attachment_106565" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Pictured (from left) are Amanda Gray, Jimmy Gray, Nancy Keith, Laurel Gray, Andy Gray, Rachel Gray and Amy Gray.[/caption] Special to IFN Grayhouse Farms Inc. of…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Make An Impact Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to showcase the new StoryWalk enhancement at Stumpy Creek Park. The StoryWalk is located along the walking trail…
Special to IFN Horizon Church will host an Independence Celebration in the church parking lot at 316 Signal Hill Drive on Thursday, July 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. The…
IFN Staff Statesville Police Department officers will have a “visible presence” in Downtown Statesville on Saturday during the No Kings demonstration. Organizers of the nationwide protest expect millions of people…
An Unexpected Shift I never thought I’d struggle with writing. In undergrad, I had done well in all my courses. Professors praised my clarity, my style, even my voice. Writing…
The Unexpected Challenge When I enrolled at a university in the UK, I expected that most challenges would be academic. I prepared myself for heavy reading, complex theories, and endless…
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Lorene Victoria Beck Wallace, who was known to many as “Mawmaw.” Lorene, 87, of Statesville,…
Banks Lee Moose Jr., 50, of Troutman, N.C. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Banks was born on October 23, 1974, in Indianapolis, Ind., to…
Patricia Crawford Baker, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.She was born on April 10, 1935, in Hickory, N.C., to the late Reid and Stewart Isenhour…
Special to IFN FeedNC is calling on the public to take action to help feed children at risk of going hungry this summer during the organization’s Summer Hunger Food Drive….
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 14 Medical Assisting graduates during a Pinning Ceremony held on Thursday, May 22, on its Statesville campus. The event marked a significant milestone…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Garden Club President Nancy Ulvan welcomed about 50 club members and guests to its 75th anniversary luncheon at the Lake Norman State Park Community Building on…
When it comes to choosing a reliable, affordable, and flexible storage solution, shipping containers are quickly becoming the go-to option for homeowners, business owners, and construction professionals alike. Originally designed…
IFN Staff Two suspects felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the seizure of methamphetamine and controlled substances during the search of a home in…
[caption id="attachment_106451" align="aligncenter" width="600"] ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel, along with units from Monticello, West Iredell and Catawba fire departments, were dispatched for a structure fire…
James Thomas Barbour, 85, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. The family of Mr. Barbour will receive friends at 11 a.m. on…
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Hanley. Known to many simply as “Nana,” Cindy…
Barbara Carol Iserson Wirth, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1934…
William “Billy” Robert Mullis, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1959, in Mooresville to the late…
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College honored 28 graduates of its 2025 Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class during a formal ceremony held on June 5 on the Statesville campus….