BY STACIE LETT CAIN On a night when the Town Board approved hundreds of new single-family homes, Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney touted the board’s philosophy for managing growth. “In 2023,
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Special to IFN For the second consecutive year, Mooresville Masonic Lodge #496 has successfully concluded its annual bike donation program, benefiting local children, adults, and The Christian Mission. Spearheaded by
Special to IFN Girl Scout cookie booths are officially open for business across 40 counties in central and western North Carolina at small businesses, supermarkets, shopping centers and more. Thousands
Jerry Dean “Dino” Ingram, 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Robbins Center-Caldwell Hospice in Hudson, N.C. He was born September 21, 1953, in Alexander
Sandy Lim Gordon, whose grace and kindness touched many lives, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the Houston Hospice House. Known for her strength, joy, and generosity, Sandy
Elizabeth Arlene Byrd Isenhour, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Blenheim, S.C., on March 12, 1942, she was the daughter
Lamar Ellis Eudy, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Stanly County on October 7, 1940, he was the son of
Mr. Ronald Edward “Truck” Turner, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and style. Born on February 9, 1958,
Ann Morrison Carson, 93, of Statesville, N.C., departed this world and entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, N.C. She
Sue Miller Johnson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her residence. Sue was born in Kannapolis on June 15, 1942, to the late Donald
IFN Staff Two suspects have been charged with assaulting and robbing a local pastor on New Year’s Day. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrests of David Malachi Harris, 36,
Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has announced the winners of its 12th Annual Winter Juried Exhibition. This year’s exhibit attracted 111 submissions from 60 artists. Forty-two pieces of artwork, created
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the addition of Jackie Elliott as program director for Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center. Elliott has more than 20 years of
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Scott Kevin McKellar, 53, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1971, in Rochester, N.Y., to Kenneth Kingston McKellar and the
Jeffery Clinton Barnette, 48, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1976 in Cabarrus County, N.C., to Loretta Fleming Walton and
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Lynn Martin Meadows passed away at home in Mooresville, N.C. He was 82 years young. Lynn was born in Rockingham County on July 27,1942. He
Terry “Goonch” Allen Stovall, 44, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Iredell County on September 3, 1980, to Terry Allen White and
James Allen Estes, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Allen was born in Iredell County on March 28, 1943, to the
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College recently celebrated the dedication of the former Vocational Building on its Statesville Campus in honor of Dr. Ralph Bentley, a beloved community member and
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the sale and issuance of approximately $123.9 million in general obligation and limited obligation bonds to finance
BY DEBBIE PAGE Several hundred revelers in their Scottish finery enjoyed celebrating Scottish heritage at the 5th annual Robert Burns Night, hosted by the Historic Sharpe House, on Saturday evening
Special to IFN Ashlie Reavis recently completed the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association’s Executive Assistants Institute. The program focuses on key areas such as laws, ethics, leadership, and the essential role executive
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday voted to raise the rates for the district’s Before and After School Program (BASP) to keep up
Special to IFN N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 18 attorneys general on Tuesday challenged an executive order issued by President Trump that aims to end birthright citizenship guaranteed by
Shelby Jean Turner Leazer, 68, beloved daughter of the late Juanita Holland Gaither, and Jackie Gaither, was born in Iredell County, on October 15, 1956. She entered into eternal rest
Thelma Deal Keever, 100, passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2024. She is survived by her son, Steve Somers (Donna); daughter, Jolene McIntyre; son-in-law, Jerry Blackwelder; stepson,
Nicky Todd Harrington, 63, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on October 19, 1961,
Willis “Billy” Watson Jr., 70, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born December 5, 1954, in Iredell County, the son
Foster Farley Edgar, 78, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was born November 24, 1946,
This isn’t an ordinary obituary, but the love story of a lifetime between Clint Ollen Millsaps and Verla Margaret Davis Millsaps. Clint was born on Sunday, May 10, 1931, in
Kenneth Lee Samples, 78, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on January 18, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus due to complications of a stroke from two years earlier. He was born
John Patrick Fay III, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1955, in Peekskill, N.Y., the son of the
Wayne Eugene Rogers, 81, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on May 29,
John Calvin Edmiston, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. He was born October 21, 1949,