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
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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
BY DEBBIE PAGE A chilly drizzle did not deter several hundred from paying tribute to fallen military heroes on Monday morning at the Walk of Heroes Memorial Day ceremony at
Ada Wasson Bridges, 82, peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Ada was born on February 15, 1943, in Rowan County
Louis John Sipolt Sr. was 91 years old when he passed that final checkered flag on March 10, 2025, at his home in Chicago, where he was born and raised
Naomi Rowe, 80, passed away on May 23, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 31, 1945, to the late Rev. James Calvin and Vertie C Rowe. She
Alice Howard, 81, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, surrounded by love and the enduring prayers of family and friends. Born on December 4,
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club welcomed 16-year-old Isabella DiFiore, founder of Bella’s Backpacks, as guest speaker at the club’s May meeting. After her presentation, club members prepared 20
Since moving pictures began, video production has been a huge medium for people to consume different types of content. Los Angeles has been an even bigger part of this history—it
Special to IFN Some 168 golfers participated in the 14th annual Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic at Statesville Country Club on May 15-16. This year’s tournament raised more than $125,000.
BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week we saw the introduction and passage of the N.C. House of Representatives budget. This is my first budget experience in the General Assembly, but
Special to IFN RALEIGH — With hurricane season beginning Sunday, June 1, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to get ready now, as forecasters are predicting another extremely active season.
Special to IFN Mooresville resident Ann Nivens was recently crowned Ms. North Carolina Senior America 2025. Nivens is a retired principal. During her career, she worked at several schools in
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library (ICPL) has announce the launch of its 2025 Summer Reading Program theme, “Color Our World.” This year’s Summer Reading program invites community
NOTICE OF INTENT TO BID (ITB) ASSEMBLY UNITS FOR FUTURE OVERHEAD & UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE CONSTRUCTION Sealed Invitation to Bid for ASSEMBLY UNITS FOR FUTURE OVERHEAD & UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC
Frenchie Denise Lackey Flowers, 53, of Charlotte, N.C., and formerly of Kansas City, Mo., Leavenworth, Kan., and Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by her husband and
Marsha Deal Cartner passed away Friday, May 23, 2025. Marsha was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 4, 1938, to the late James Howard Deal and Maude Jordan Deal.
Merlyn “Merl” Ray Long, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 23, 2025. Merl was born June 15, 1957, in Washington County, Ohio, and was the son
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,
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 18 ♦ Eleanor Kay Harmon, 27, of Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, charged with three counts of felony probation
Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell-Statesville Schools proudly announce the successful completion of their 2024-2025 Youth Leadership Iredell Program sponsored by Bobcat, Denso, Jon C.
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Friday appointed Statesville attorney Jessie Conley to fill the vacant District Court seat in the 32nd Judicial District. The open seat, which serves
Special to IFN Prescription drugs are a great help to many if used as prescribed. Unfortunately, the CDC estimates more than 1.5 million emergency room visits each year are caused
Joann Culbertson Ammons, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 27, 1939, in Burdine, Ky.,
Nancy Goble Clontz, 88, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Nancy was born on May 1,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Vikings Stadium was packed on Saturday morning as South Iredell High School celebrated the Class of 2025. In her graduation speech, Student Body President Liz Winterhalter discussed