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…
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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…
[caption id="attachment_102223" align="aligncenter" width="250"] Rev. Steve Shoemaker[/caption] Special to IFN Rev. Steve Shoemaker, who has been pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Statesville since November of 2018, is retiring. His…
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. [caption id=”attachment_102229″…
[caption id="attachment_102234" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Several I-SS students who were selected for 2025 N.C. Governor’s School were recognized by the I-SS Board of Education in April.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Each summer,…
[caption id="attachment_102215" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Pictured are the Dairy Quiz Bowl and Skill-a-thon Teams and Coaches. Front row (from left): Tinsley S., Hunter W., Raelynn G., Stella F., and Bryson S….
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….
[caption id="attachment_102187" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Ashes & Arrows[/caption] 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…
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…
IFN Staff A suspect has been charged with stealing a motor vehicle following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. [caption id="attachment_102175" align="alignright" width="150"] Reginald Brown[/caption] Sheriff Darren Campbell…
In 2025 the British gambling sector shows exciting development traits during which the casino industry demonstrates steady growth thanks to comprehensive regulatory changes. The UK Gambling Commission manages financial viability…
Special to IFN Iredell Charter Academy of Arts and Science art instructor Mary Hart has been named a recipient of Artsonia’s 2025 Art Education Leadership Award. The award honors pioneers…
Special to IFN South Iredell High School senior Mary Elizabeth Miller is one of 75 students awarded a Morehead-Cain Scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC–Chapel…
Special to IFN RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for flood-damaged vehicles when buying a car in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Bad…
No matter how negatively you feel about a particular study and its authors, it would be best to remember that any research is an analytical work with arguments and references….
Modern cannabis marketing is no easy feat, with challenges stemming from a constantly changing legal system, intense market competition, stigma, and limited product awareness. That’s why cannabis businesses are often…
Wanda Norris Bryan, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on April 27, 2025, surrounded by her family after a battle with colon cancer. She was born…
Patricia Delamar Vowell (Ridenhour), 80, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Taylorsville House. She was born January 3, 1945, in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone,…
Mary Ruth Karriker Owens, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at her home on Monday, April 28, 2025. Mary Ruth was born December 31, 1932, to the late Ervin Alexander…
Margaret Virginia White Tucker, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on February 27, 1937, in Iredell County to Tom…
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces 20 felony charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. [caption id="attachment_102127" align="alignright" width="150"]…
[caption id="attachment_102123" align="aligncenter" width="571" class="popover-hover"] Evidence seized by the ICSO.[/caption] IFN Staff A convicted felon faces gun and drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report…
Special to IFN Did you know tobacco use is the leading cause of most preventable deaths in the United States? Although the health risks are widely known, nearly 20 percent…
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein spoke to the NC Sheriffs’ Association at their annual spring conference on Monday to share his appreciation for the work they do…
Editor’s Note: Congressman Pat Harrigan released the following statement about the first 100 days of the Trump administration. BY REP. PAT HARRIGAN WASHINGTON — One hundred days into President Trump’s second…
Brian Alan Sherrill, 57, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Brian was born on September 25, 1968, to parents Troy (Jeep)…
Frances “Fran” Peeples Francis, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at TerraBella Lake Norman. She was born on August 5, 1939, in Tennessee, She grew…
Martha Kay Sherrill, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Kay was born on April 20,…
Barbara Moore Gilbert, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born on November 30, 1949, in Iredell County to the late…
Mary Louise Swingler Houston, born on June 21, 1942, in Albemarle County, Va., passed away peacefully at her home in Statesville, N.C., on April 26, 2025, at the age of…
James “Jim” Richard Garreau Sr.,75, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. James was born in Chicago, Ill., on August 13 1949, and was raised in Villa Park, Ill. He…