[caption id="attachment_102942" align="aligncenter" width="629"] Marie Pyka celebrated her 80th birthday at the Bunnies and Brunch event at Rescue Ranch.[/caption] BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Rescue Ranch Director of Community Relations, Partnerships and…
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BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council, Town Manager Ron Wyatt and Town Attorney Jason Ralston are continuing researching the language and legal requirements of a proposed residential development moratorium…
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,…
Special to IFN Advanced ticket sales for the upcoming Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame banquet have ended. A limited number of tickets for the May 19 event will be…
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College will honor its graduates of associate degree, diploma and certificate programs during the annual commencement exercises planned for May 14-22. To accommodate all of…
Hayden Kyle McDaniels, 30, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 7, 2025. In the grand construction site of life, Hayden Kyle McDaniels, who graced this world with his presence…
Martha Copley Scruggs passed away on May 9, 2025, after a period of declining health. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love to those she adored. She was…
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…
[caption id="attachment_102896" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Jerome Monaco, safety manager for EnergyUnited, speaks to students about electrical safety at the Iredell County Fairgrounds.[/caption] Special to IFN As part of National Electrical Safety…
[caption id="attachment_102893" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Tiffany Jenkins discusses her journey during the Iredell County Health Department’s “Breaking the Stigma” event.[/caption] Tiffany Jenkins shares her recovery story at ‘Breaking the Stigma’ event…
[caption id="attachment_102882" align="aligncenter" width="800" class="popover-hover"] Iredell-Statesville Schools honored 75 educators, administrators and support staff who retired during the school year or who will retire at the end of school year…
[caption id="attachment_102874" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Pictured (from left) are Bert Connelly, Vickie Sawyer, Darin Waters, Ken Robertson, Michelle Lanier, Jeff McNeely and Deans Eatman. (Photos courtesy DNCR and State Historic Sites.)[/caption]…
Special to IFN Tickets are now available for Statesville Dance’s 5th Annual Recital, which is set for May 17-18 at Mac Gray Auditorium. Show times are 2 p.m. and 6…
[caption id="attachment_102860" align="aligncenter" width="1024" class="popover-hover"] Teachers in various grades along with Principal Carla Moorefield, dressed as the pig, raced Friday afternoon to encourage students to do their best on End…
Aubrey Marie Ogg was born into the arms of Jesus on May 5, 2025. She was the infant daughter of Shane and Hannah Ogg. In addition to her parents, Aubrey…
Isabelle Dolly Grace Smith was born asleep in Christ on May 5, 2025. She was the infant daughter of Brandon and Cynthia Kiser Smith. In addition to her parents, Isabelle…
Violet Hicks Chapman, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday May, 7, 2025 at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Violet was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., on January…
Nancy Carol Caskaddon Fox, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born in Iredell County on July 16, 1943,…
Brenda Livengood Sipes of Salisbury, N.C., born on July 8, 1959, in Davidson County, departed this world on May 7, 2025, at her residence following a lengthy illness. A cherished…
Joyce Sowers Kunkle of Statesville, N.C., a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. Born on November…
Richard Walker, 94, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of…
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces felony assault and robbery charges in connection with in incident in which two people were severely injured on Old Charlotte Road earlier this week….
Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep freshman Mason Madji recently placed third overall in his division at the U.S. Junior Powerlifting Nationals and set four state records. Madji competed in…
Special to IFN Iredell County Manager Beth Milton presented the county’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, outlining a spending plan that balances…
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Friday morning on Davie Avenue. Emergency personnel responded to a traffic incident involving a 2024…
Special to IFN The City of Statesville held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 6, to officially kick off construction on a major waterline replacement project that will modernize the…
BY JEFF CORBETT A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant. Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on…
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Baby Bailey J. C. C. Steele, whose brief but treasured presence brought immeasurable joy to all who knew her. Born on October…
Billy Franklin Little Sr., 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Billy was born July 14, 1940, in Iredell County, N.C., to…
Marshall “Mickey” Lee Godfrey, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mickey was born November 7,…
Dr. Deborah Black-Carpenter passed peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Deborah was born on May 21, 1960, in…
Howard Wayne Jenkins, better known as “Flip”, 84, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Taylorsville House after years of declining health. He was born…
Jeffrey Adams, 64, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. He was born September 12, 1960, in Iredell County, the son of Geraldine Pharr…
Brenda Pope Miller, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born August 13, 1950, in…
Norma Jean Neal, 67, of Polk Street, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away April 24, 2025, at Valley Nursing. She was born July 21, 1957, in Alexander County to the late Roosevelt…
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