Ben “Benny” Marcus Leonard Jr., 76, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed peacefully at his home on Friday, May 23, 2025. Benny was born on November 27, 1948. He was the son
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Many students today wonder if AI can handle tasks once reserved for paper writers. The thought of an artificial intelligence essay tool might seem exciting. But there’s a question: should
IFN Staff Three suspects were apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with cashing thousands of dollars worth of fraudulent checks. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of
In today’s high-speed, data-driven world, skip trace investigation has become critical to successful asset recovery strategies. As more people become elusive—intentionally or due to unforeseen life events—the ability to locate
Special to IFN Seven Girl Scout volunteers based in Iredell County have earned the Appreciation Award and were honored at the Annual Meeting of Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
Special to IFN Iredell County has received a $10,000 county committee grant from North Carolina’s America 250 NC initiative for a project to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
As sports betting has become legal in 38 states across the United States, a burgeoning public health crisis has emerged, prompting warnings from experts and lawmakers alike. The rapid expansion
BY DEBBIE PAGE Be Well Iredell Coordinator Genevieve Glaser recently welcomed several hundred attendees to the organization’s second annual mental health forum at Mooresville’s Charles Mack Citizen Center, applauding the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously against a recommendation to rezone nearly 148 acres along Clontz Hill Road from Iredell County residential agricultural to Troutman
Special to IFN Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley (ICCV) gathered peacefully outside Congressman Pat Harrigan’s district office in Hickory on Wednesday, May 28, and presented a letter signed by nearly
Grace Johnson Gibson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Grace was born September 4, 1942, in Mecklenburg County, to the late
Rita Morrison Wiseman, 82, of Blowing Rock, N.C., passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 27, 2025 She is survived by her three children, Keith Wiseman Jr
Robert Neal Phillips, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at W.G. Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Robert was born on June 6, 1941,
Marshall Benton Cain Sr., born on December 29, 1942, in Wallace, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was a proud graduate of N.C. State University (“Go
Kenneth Richard Holestin, born January 24, 1936, in Alleghany County, Va., passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 26, 2025, in Iredell County, N.C., at the age of 89.
Iona “Sissy” Coleman Collins, 66, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. Sissy was born in McDowell County, W.Va., to the late Jesse and Bernice Ruth Vanover
Jill Waugh Marsh, 75, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with health complications. Born on July 20, 1949, to Dorothy “Dot” Dagenhart Waugh
Shirley Lois Marsh Hall, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born on May 1, 1943 in Loris, SC to the late Albert and
Ashley Nicole Hyatt-Jones, 32, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2025. She was born May 17, 1993 in Steubenville, Ohio, to Daniel Ray Jones and Jennifer Ulicny
Special to IFN Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Shakeya Jones, 17, left her Mooresville residence and did not return. Her
BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department personnel completed a live burn training for its members at a structure off Mocksville Highway on Monday, May 26. The home was
Special to IFN The City of Statesville has officially moved back to a D0 Drought Status, as determined by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). D0 status means the
Special to IFN Seventy percent of adults identify as having chronic stress. Does that sound like you? Nurse and yoga instructor Sara Neal, who teaches ways to stop stress, has several
Imagine swapping the hustle and bustle of crowded retirement communities for wide-open skies, rolling hills, and neighbors who know your name. More and more retirees are discovering that Kentucky, Ohio,
In 2025, Americans are moving, but not always to the places you’d expect. The landscape of relocation has changed significantly over the past few years. While the COVID-19 pandemic ignited
BY KARISSA MILLER Former Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Charles Kelly recently donated 40 North Carolina flags and 40 American flags to Cool Spring Elementary School to make sure
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is working with the NC AIDS Action Network to raise awareness about the important work underway to
Michelle Lail Darr, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was born on
Mary “Diane” Sherrill Mason, 79, of Statesville, N.C., crossed over to her heavenly home on Monday May 26, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack hospice house in Mooresville, N.C. Diane
Nancy “Nan” Ann Shepperd Ward, 89, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with her family nearby. Nan was born on November 14, 1935
Harold Dean Stewart, 58, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1967, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Harold and
Hans Klecker died on May 26, 2025, after surviving challenges through faith in God and family. Born on August 30, 1932, in the village of Klek, Yugoslavia, to John and
Pamela Brown Gregory, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Pam was born May 17, 1952 in Troutman, N.C., and was the
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library (ICPL) will begin deploying its new Mobile Library in the fall of 2025. This Mobile Library will bring ICPL services directly to
IFN Staff Pine Lake Preparatory held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 23, at The Cove Church. Some 168 students officially became alumni of the public charter school in Mooresville
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Mooresville, Shepherds, South Iredell and Mount Mourne fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Cornelius Road in Mooresville at 6:21 a.m. Tuesday. Responding