Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has unveiled its newly designed Community Risk Reduction (CRR) vehicle – an eye-catching asset that will help bring life-saving safety education directly to
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Ralph Michael Petriello passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born on November 2, 1929, in Bridgeport, Conn., the son of Bartolomeo and Antonetta
Judith Hallman Nantz, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1945, in Iredell County, to the late David and Carrie
Phyllis Ann Buchanan, 87, of Bakersville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1937, in Mitchell County, the daughter
Betty Westall Morris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully early in the morning on July 8, 2025, with her loving husband of 68 years by her side.
IFN Staff A registered sex offender who is on probation for a federal narcotics distribution conviction faces new charges after being found in an abandoned home on Brawley School Road
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson and attorneys general from 24 other states sued to prevent the federal government from cutting funds for public education. North Carolina
Special to IFN Citing a need for a new generation of leaders who will develop and implement public policy for the benefit of Statesville families, James Pressly has filed to
Special to IFN Ripple Fiber, a Charlotte-based provider of high-speed fiber internet services, has acquired BridgeNET Fiber and plans to expand the network throughout Statesville, where the provider is headquartered.
Special to IFN The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) announced Monday that FeedNC is one 17 grant recipients for Summer 2025. FeedNC offers a free 10-week culinary training program where students
Special to IFN The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) announced Monday that FeedNC is one 17 grant recipients for Summer 2025. FeedNC offers a free 10-week culinary training program where students
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Dionte Tyvon Tillman, 29, of White Apple Way, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting physical injury by
Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new performance audit by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found patient safety vulnerabilities in North Carolina’s Medicaid program. The vulnerabilities stem from
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville is turning up the volume and turning up the flavor on Saturday, August 2, with the first-ever Rock the Park x Festival of
Shirley Templeton Brown Hager, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born August 28, 1935, in Iredell
Mr. Richard Lee “R.L.” Sherrill, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away with family by his side on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He
Charles McCombs, 76, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Charley was born on September 9, 1948, to the
BY KARISSA MILLER On most weekday mornings, Nevaeh Hughes-Nesbit can be found restocking shelves and greeting customers at the Iredell Coast Hidden Gem variety store in Statesville. A rising freshman
BY DEBBIE PAGE At its agenda briefing on Monday, the Troutman Town Council discussed a proposed wastewater treatment agreement between Statesville and Troutman and offered a few changes, but on
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 2 ♦ Anthony David Salkill, 50, of Sigmon Road, Statesville, charged with possession of cocaine, maintaining a
Dewana Kay Owen Windsor, born on October 25, 1961, in Hampton, Va., peacefully passed away at the age of 63 on July 7, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Her journey through
Beverly Ann Wallo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on March 17, 1944, in Nyack, N.Y.,
IFN Staff With one week to go until the end of the filing period for the 2025 municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District election, several key races have only
BY KEVIN IMM Mount Mourne, Mooresville Fire-Rescue units, Iredell County EMS and Mooresville Police were notified by an EMS unit already on the scene of a pickup truck on its
Special to IFN The Success Institute Charter School has found a new home. The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to
Special to IFN Dr. Andrew Gross has been named chief medical officer at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. A respected neurologist/neuro-ophthalmologist and long-time member of the Mooresville medical community, Gross brings
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department announced the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Trenton Daquan Adair Martin, 25 of Sloan Road, Columbia, S.C., charged with assault with a deadly
The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or
Special to IFN N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be installing lane closures on Interstate 77 next week to begin work on a new bridge at the interchange with
Roger Marcus Flowers, 87, passed away in Sugar Land, Texas on Sunday, December 1, 2024, surrounded by family. Roger and his sister Judi were born and raised by Rosette (Abernathy)
Jessie Arthur Brooks, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Mr. Brooks was born in Tennessee on April 13, 1940 to the late Edward Brooks and Hattie Lane Brooks.
Josephine Louise McLester Smith, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones on July 10, 2025. Mrs. Smith was born February 12, 1929, in Cabarrus County
Jerry Wayne Morton, 85 of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. He proudly served in the U.S.
Mr. Marvin Boyce Keaton, 93, of Statesville, N.C., who was affectionately known as “Bossie,” passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury.
Special to IFN As candidate filing for the 2025 municipal elections began this week, the City of Statesville issued guidance for those running for office and their supporters about the
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 6 ♦ A girl, Ember Delilah Hewitt, born to Nathan and Ashley Hewitt of Statesville JUNE