Adriene Veronica Cowan, 62, was born in Iredell County, on March 14, 1963, to Mitchell Lewis Cowan and Janice Beatrice Cowan. She entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 7,
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Larry Gordon Davidson, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A native of Iredell County, Larry was born and
Bonnie Louise Bonacci Grier, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 11, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Bonnie was born
BY KARISSA MILLER When students in Kristine Mifsud’s second-grade class at Cloverleaf Elementary School learned they were going to have a special visitor, they had no idea who would be
BY JEFF CORBETT Journalist Tim McGuire shared a story about an old priest in Seattle who got up early every morning to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and then
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and the Statesville City Council met on Tuesday in an effort to improve communications between the two entities. I-SS Superintendent Jeff James and Chief
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Herman Eugene Williams, born on September 29,1983, in Cable County, W.Va., was sent to his eternal home on August 31, 2025. He passed away unexpectedly in the Alexander County jail
Gail Charlotte Barton Duckworth, known as “Mama Duck”, 75, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Gail was born on
Brenda Miller Parker, 77, of 120 Thomas Rock Drive, Harmony, N.C., spread her wings on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. She was
Douglas Clifton Lackey entered Heaven’s gate Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the midst of Sunday morning praise and worship. Doug was born on May 17, 1938, in Hiddenite, N.C., to
IFN Staff Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped their vehicle on Wilkesboro Highway. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Matthew Charles
BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Fire Department personnel, along with the Troutman and Monticello firefighters, were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Sharon School Road about 3:31
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Steve Wooten, one of the original paramedics for Iredell Emergency Medical Services when it was formed 50 years ago and a long-time member of the North Iredell
Special to IFN The Troutman Exchange Club is now accepting pre-orders for its 2nd Annual Ham Day fundraiser. Back by popular demand, Ham Day offers the Troutman community an opportunity
Special to IFN Nichole Tilley, principal of Lake Norman Elementary School, has been promoted to director of employee relations for Iredell-Statesville Schools. In her new position, Tilley will lead efforts
Council also taking steps toward purchasing Keystone Powdered Metal Company facility BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council began discussions of imposing a 24-month residential building moratorium during its agenda
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The Carolina Panthers walked into Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars with hopes of breaking free from the nightmare that defined their 2024 campaign. Instead, they found themselves reliving the
Robert Wayne Smith, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Bob was born June 28, 1947, in Iredell County to the late
Nancy Elizabeth Toney, 86, passed peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., surrounded by her loving family. Born in Huntington, W.Va., Nancy
Mrs. Patricia Denise Teasley Buford, 65, was born on February 1, 1960, in Salisbury, N.C., to the late Rufus Teasley, and Sula B. Teasley Leach. She entered into eternal life
Special to IFN Bobbi Williams had a surprise waiting for her recently at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center. Registration information for the Special Olympics Sports Program of Iredell County
IFN Staff A New York man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is excited to announce the opening of its new Allergy, Asthma & Immunology practice in Statesville. Leading the practice is Dr. Arfa Faiz, a double
Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Celebrating the Journey Gala benefiting the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House will be held on September 26 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF), a signature event of the Iredell Arts Council, has released its full schedule of screenings, events, and special programs for its
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces 11 felony charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Coty
Carrie Bell “Keita” Thomas Gabriel, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born on July 25,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated national 988 Day and commemorated the second anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) service being available
Special to IFN The NC Chamber announced Monday that the Bobcat MT120 mini track loader is one of the 10 semifinalists in the large business category for its annual “Coolest
Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will welcome new and returning students on Tuesday, September 16, during the organization’s annual open house. This year’s gathering takes place as
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Joel Larry Black of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. Larry was born in Statesville on May 16, 1938, to James Lauren Black and Nellie Goodin Black.