BY DONNA SWICEGOOD She may have been working behind the scenes each year at the Iredell County Agricultural Fair, but make no mistake about it, Nancy Keith’s contributions have been
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Scott Edwin Baumgart, 35, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. Scott was born in Lima, Peru. A receiving of friends for Scott will be held Saturday,
Joann Lee Miller, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the Gordan Hospice House. Joann was born on April 1, 1930, in Alexander County to
Mary Wilson, 88, went home to be with the lord on August 18, 2025 after a extended illness. Born on August 18, 1937, in Iredell County, N.C., she was the
BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by and I waved, thinking that as a member of the Statesville City Council, I sometimes get ferocious
BY DEBBIE PAGE After fair parking was brought up in member comments at the end of last Thursday night’s Troutman Town Council meeting, Mayor Teross Young called a special meeting
BY DEBBIE PAGE Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Board chair Dorothy Hensley announced Monday that Kristin Blumenstein had been promoted to executive director. Hensley made the announcement at DACI’s monthly meeting.
Special to IFN Rocky Mount Church is excited to announce its 9th Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 13. This free, family-friendly event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday signed Executive Order 21, taking steps to improve public safety and prevent gang violence. The governor announced the continuation of
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A couple of agenda items related to affordable housing sparked a heated debate between some members of the Statesville City Council on Monday evening. Council heard a
Norris Charles Childers, 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1954, in Alexander County,
Kelly Amanda Head, 53, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Kelly was born October 30, 1971,
Paden Moore Thompson Jr., 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Paden was born October 5, 1941, in Iredell County to the late
Special to IFN The Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation, in partnership with City of Statesville, All American Stage, Sound & Lights, Beasley Media Group LLC, Insomniacs Inc. and the Statesville
Special to IFN The North Iredell High School FFA chapter has been recognized in 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The North Iredell chapter earned a
BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department recently took delivery of a refurbished Pierce ladder truck after a two-year effort. Members from the Lone Hickory Fire Department assisted Harmony
American football is a contact sport, and injuries are a regular factor in the game. It’s one of the most physical disciplines, and very few athletes will go through their
Special to IFN Cyclists from across the region will descend on Downtown Mooresville on Sunday, September 7, for the third annual Mooresville Fondo, hosted by Top of the Lake Rotary.
Paul Allan Toll of Mooresville, N.C., was born on December 1, 1954, to Virginia Ann Herring Toll and Carroll Eugene Toll in Clarke County, Iowa. Paul passed away on Friday,
BY KARISSA MILLER During the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting earlier this month, District 5 representative Mike Kubiniec publicly called out the board for what he views as a
From the arrival of the automobile that connected Statesville and Mooresville in a way never before possible, Iredell County has always embraced new technology to change the way we live.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The first wave of mailings is being sent to North Carolina voters who need to provide their driver’s license number (DL#) or last four digits of
Special to IFN Members of the City of Statesville Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Response Team earned first place in the N.C. Association of Hazardous Materials Responders (NCAHMR) Hazmat Challenge on
IFN Staff A Statesville man has been sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in state prison after being convicted of sexually abusing several children, including a 13-month-old child. Christopher
Ukrainian cultures and traditions made a great impact on local women. They are known as beautiful, active, caring, and determined ladies who successfully balance different areas in life. While being
Karen Harding Tyler, 70, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home. She was born September 27, 1954, in Delaware, the daughter of the late
Mr. Thad Carson Sr., 95, was born in Iredell County on May 13, 1930, and was the son of the late Charlie Carson and Betty Patterson Carson. He passed away
Mr. Walker Arneal Peet, 64, of Statesville, N.C., who was affectionately known as “June,” entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born
Rhonald Montelly Davidson, 68, of Statesville, N.C., boarded that train bound for glory on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, surrounded by his family and
Lucille Walker Spears, 96, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1928, in Wilkes County, the daughter
Georgiann Johnson McQuiller, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Md., on July 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James
Michael “Mike” Ray Fish, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born June 7,
Era Irene Dagenhart, 77, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Irene was born in Pensacola, Fla., on
Louise McCall, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born February 22, 1934, in Macon County,
Robert “Wayne” Teague, 86, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Wayne was born May 7, 1939, in
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host an exclusive exhibition and competition on Wednesday, August 20. “Celebrating Film in Visual Arts” art show will be held from 5:30