BY DEBBIE PAGE The most contentious item on the Troutman Town Council’s meeting agenda Thursday is expected to be consideration of requests for annexation and conditional rezoning of 151 acres
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Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James announced the following personnel moves for the 2025-2026 school year after Monday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting: ♦ Andrew Mehall, principal
Nowadays, personal data has become one of the most valuable currencies in the digital world. Therefore, maintaining online privacy has become crucial. One of the factors that causes concern for
Every transaction involves multiple parties. This typically includes willing and able buyers and sellers. The buyers utilize scarce resources (money or credit) to purchase products and services from sellers. It’s
Susan Corbett Dawson closed the book on her amazing life on June 9, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born December 1, 1951, in Statesville, N.C., Susan cultivated a life of
Jose Chalita Bruzual, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Jose was born June 22, 1941, in Porlamar, Isla de
Mary Louise Cook, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Louise was born on July 13, 1931. She was preceded in death by her mother Lucy
Jackie Eugene Cooper, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed to his heavenly home on June 8,2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Aubin and HC Cooper, and siblings.
Mary Carolyn Wilhelm Bass was a very special, strong woman who endured a lifetime of hardships and pain and still kept herself strong for all those around her. She resided
Bobby Ray Shoemaker, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in the care of the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on October 21, 1934, to
Kenneth Reid Gaither, 72, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A visitation for Kenneth will be held Friday, June 13, 2025, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Randy Carlton Stutts of Hamptonville, N.C., born on March 16, 1956, in Iredell County, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a
Frances Jones Roberts, 86, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Ridge Valley Center in Wilkesboro, N.C. She was born February 24, 1939, in Casar, N.C.,
IFN Staff Two men wanted in connection with a shootout that occurred on Wall Street near Statesville on May 29 were behind bars on Tuesday after being taken into custody
Special to IFN The process for municipal elections in the City of Statesville has been changed, beginning with this fall’s races, following a June 2 vote by the City Council
BY KARISSA MILLER North Carolina school districts, including Iredell-Statesville Schools, are experiencing budget difficulties that affect their ability to adequately fund services for Exceptional Children (EC) programs, retain highly qualified
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 17 other attorneys general have joined together to oppose about $500 million in cuts to public safety grants nationwide.
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 14 ♦ A boy, Koen Lee Parker, born to Brandon Parker and Brittany Reavis of
Special to IFN Veteran firefighter and public servant Jaime Waiwaiole has officially retired after a nearly four decade career in the fire service. Waiwaiole’s last day with Troutman Fire &
BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week the N.C. House of Representatives passed a Senate bill entitled the North Carolina Border Protection Act, SB 153. I supported this bill for a
Donald Andrew Stern Sr., 90, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on
Sylvia Warren Moore, 90, of Iron Station, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, June 6, 2025. Sylvia was born in Statesville, N.C., to the
Bonnie Gail Getgood, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 65. Born on January 8, 1960,
Special to IFN Eight newly sworn law enforcement officers have joined the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and will serve as courthouse bailiffs and road patrol deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell welcomed
Special to IFN Powerhouse vocalist Abby Bryant will perform at the Iredell Arts Council in Statesville on Thursday, June 12. Bryant will bring her “soulful Americana sound” to the IAC
Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services has earned the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award for its proven commitment to providing rapid, research-based care to
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Monday announced a settlement with the N.C. Rate Bureau on automobile insurance rates. The settlement provides for an average statewide
Everyone knows that things are bigger in Texas – but real Texans know that things are faster down here, too (the state bird is the road runner, after all). Even
When you go to a doctor or hospital, you trust them with your life. You believe they’ll take care of you, help you feel better, and do the right thing.
BY KARISSA MILLER Rising labor and materials costs are making it difficult for many local residents to afford necessary home repairs. However, I-CARE Inc. is helping ease the financial burden
BY COOPER HALL The City of Statesville’s annual Art in the Park festival featured live music, food trucks, and opportunities to create art through painting birdhouses, drawing on a large
Salvatore J. Iglio of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 4, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a first-generation American and the second son
Mr. James Weldon McClelland, 70, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on December 24, 1954, in Detroit, Mich., he
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 30 ♦ Charna Ann Bustle, 52, of E. Broad Street, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
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,
Analysis: Nearly half a million North Carolinians could lose their health care Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Friday sent a letter to U.S. Senators Thom Tillis