Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 7 ♦ A boy, Lyric D’Angelo Lamont Alexander, born to Kenny Alexander and Brittany Barker
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Donald “Don” Eugene Stewart, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family. Don was born
Bennie Ray Souther, 83, of Burlington, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 4, 2025, at Hospice Home of High Point. He was born on January 24,
Faye Norman Tulbert, 60, of Olin, N.C., a beloved caregiver and free spirit, passed away on November 2, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health. Born
Sally Anne Peterson (Burris) passed away on November 1, 2025, in Mooresville, N.C., after a short illness. She was 96 years old. Born on October 14, 1929, in Niles, Mich.,
BY JEFF CORBETT Anne Morrow Lindbergh was fond of saying, “Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” Are you — and what
BY KARISSA MILLER Woodland Heights Elementary School students and staff paid tribute to local military veterans Thursday morning during the school’s eighth annual Veterans Day Celebration. “We want you to
BY DEBBIE PAGE With the continuing federal shutdown and the cessation of some food benefits, Iredell County agencies are seeing rapidly increasing numbers of new applications for food assistance. Salvation
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved its $86,767,209 budget for 2025-2026 budget on Monday night. State revenues represent the majority of funding, with local
BY DEBBIE PAGE George Harris, Felina Harris, and Tonya Bartlett were elected to the three open Troutman Town Council seats on Tuesday. George Harris was the top vote getter after
Special to IFN With small businesses feeling the impacts of rising health care costs, the N.C. Chamber has partnered with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina to provide
Shirley Faye Meadows Tilley, 77, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at home in Statesville, N.C. She was a native of Iredell County, born on August 13, 1948, to
Ms. Carol Woods Morrison, daughter of the late Walter and Veatrice McClelland Woods, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 23, 1956. She departed this life at Atrium Wake
Samuel John Rotolo Jr. was born September 4, 1947, in Bridgeport, Conn. He died at home on November 3, 2025, after a short illness. He was the second child born
Brian “BJ” Andrew Just, 47, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Buffalo, N.Y, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born in Buffalo, BJ carried his hometown pride wherever
Walter Craig Childers, 73, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 23, 1952, to the late Walter Columbus Childers
Special to IFN The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed, Emmy-nominated concert handbell ensemble will perform at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday, November 15, as part of the Performing
Special to IFN A woman faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a Statesville hotel to investigate a narcotics complaint. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Your choice of salon management software can make or break your business. It becomes the backbone of your operations, as it controls everything from appointment scheduling to payroll. The right
In the 21st century, as climate change accelerates and cities grow denser, urban security has evolved into a multidisciplinary challenge. Floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and industrial accidents now occur with increased
Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Toni-Ann Lukacs as the new director of the Before and After School Program (BASP).
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering two options as the district prepares for its upcoming device refresh. During Monday’s board meeting, I-SS Executive Director of Digital
Special to IFN Wendy Troutman has been name director of corporate wellness for Iredell Health System. A 25-year employee of the nonprofit, Troutman began her journey as a CNA. She
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IFN Staff Doug Hendrix was elected mayor of the City of Statesville on Tuesday, defeating four other candidates in the race to succeed long-time Mayor Costi Kutteh. According to unofficial
IFN Staff Former Troutman Councilman George W. Harris, who lost his seat by a single vote in 2023, was the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s race for three seats on the
IFN Staff Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney was re-elected Tuesday, but two incumbent town commissioners lost their seats, according to unofficial results. Carney garnered 2,122 votes (49.58%) to win a second
James Edward Lotts, 82, of Cornelius, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on December 4,
Dale McCurdy, 77, of the Vashti community, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family who loved him so dearly, following a brief illness.
Dr. Robert Meredith Hall III, 88, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. Fondly known as “Meredith” to family and close friends, he leaves behind a legacy
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mrs. Carolene “Carol” Mildred Turner Gryder, who departed this earth for her heavenly home on November 2, 2025, at the age of 73.
William “Al” Hatcher, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. Al was born on December 13, 1959, the second
James Edward Clement, 82, was born in Davie County on June 30, 1943, and was the son of the late William Edward Clement and Betrice Coulter Clement. He departed this
IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces numerous charges, including trafficking in methamphetamine, after being stopped by Troutman Police Department officers. The TPD announced the arrest of Douglas Scott
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A divided Statesville City Council voted on Monday to approve the first reading of an annexation request for the site of a proposed 385-home development off Hill
Special to IFN Cub Scouts from Cub Scout Pack # 173 recently placed American flags on the grave sites of veterans at Centre Presbyterian Church and Fair View United Methodist