William Jackson Smith, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Alexander County at the age of 83. Born on May 5, 1942, in Iredell County, Jackie…
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BY DEBBIE PAGE In several recent work sessions, the the Mooresville Graded School District School Board heard the 2026-2027 budget proposal from Chief Financial Officer Angela Davis, grant and capital…
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 19 ♦ Amy Marie Booth, 47, of Midway Lake Road, Mooresville, charged with possession of a controlled…
To the Editor: On November 26, 2025, the IFN printed a story indicating that the Town of Troutman elected officials decided to sever their contractual relationship with then-Town Manager Ron…
Special to IFN Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, the final opportunity for registered voters to cast a ballot in this election. If you plan to vote on Election…
Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) officially launched its 2026 competition season at Encore Dance Championship of the Stars with a powerful and unforgettable opening weekend. SDPA’s…
Brad J. Stroud Sr. ♦ Family Info: Married, father of 4 and grandfather of 4 ♦ Education: Some College / Extensive Leadership Training and Experience ♦ Career: Retired Active Duty Army 20 year,…
Lisa Meier Family Info: I am married with two children. My daughter graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and works in Charlotte, and my son is a junior…
Angela Wokatsch Matthews ♦ Family Info: 3 children, Abby, Chanler and Camden; 1 granddaughter Anna ♦ Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting; CPA Certificate North Carolina ♦ Career: 3 years Staff Accountant…
Brent Goddard ♦ Family Info: Married to Kelly Goddard, and have three children and eight grandchildren. ♦ Education: Bachelor ‘s of Science, United States Naval Academy; Master’s of Science, Business Administration, Boston…
Bert Connolly ♦ Family Info: Single ♦ Education: North Iredell High School, Wilkes Community College, Mitchell Community College, NC Justice Academy ♦ Career: Chief Deputy – Iredell County Sheriff’s Office…
Scottie Brown ♦ Education: Some College ♦ Career: Self Employed, owner of Zootastic Park Q&A IFN: What inspired you to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners?…
Faithful to the end, James Michael Campbell passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1947, in Harmony,…
Samuel O’Brien Ostwalt, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. O’Brien was born August 28, 1949, in Iredell County to the…
Susan Raymer Fanjoy, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Susan was born August 20, 1956, in Statesville…
Ollie Elizabeth Martin, 89, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. Ollie was born in Morganton, N.C., to Mr. and Mrs. Smith on June 12, 1936. Ollie married Mr. Edward Martin,…
Steven Walter Morgan Sr., 78, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born in Trenton, N.J., but spent…
Nancy Gaye Campbell, 71, of Harmony, N.C., passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a brief illness on February 26, 2026. Nancy was born on October 21st, 1954, in…
The Devon Rex is a genetically distinct breed characterized by a recessive mutation affecting hair structure and follicle development. Prospective buyers reviewing Devon Rex kittens for sale must evaluate breeder…
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…
deBotech named organization’s 2026 Sponsor of the Year Special to IFN Christine Patterson, the Town of Mooresville’s director of experience & engagement, has been named 2026 Director of the Year…
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 9 ♦ Malik Hasan Mohammad, 61, of Westwood Drive, Statesville, charged with flee/elude arrest with a motor vehicle….
[caption id="attachment_124720" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Photos by ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] BY NIKKI CHAPMAN Iredell County Rescue Squad hosted a weekend training session February 20-22, involving members from agencies such as Iredell County Search…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Fifty community members packed the Troutman Town Hall to express their concerns about a proposed Home Run Market planned for a 4.5-acre tract at the corner of…
Kelli Lynn McFarland of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Sandy, Utah, peacefully passed away February 25, 2025. She was born October 5, 1968 in Sacramento, Calif., daughter of Curtis and Hazel…
Ann Mancuso, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at The Greens at Maple Leaf in Statesville, N.C. Born February 2, 1940, in Scranton, Pa., she…
Steven Hendry, or as we affectionately called him “Bubba,” was a man who could simply be described as “memorable”, and that would be putting it lightly. One of Bubba’s most…
Teresa Ann Peak, 56, born on April 3,1969, in Union County, S.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on February 24, 2026, following a period of declining health. She was…
Olin “Brian” Isenhour, 68, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 14, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born June 19, 1957, to the Rev. Olin B. Isenhour…
[caption id="attachment_124685" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a civil rights marker was held in front of the Statesville Historical Collection on Thursday.[/caption] BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Sandra Houston Hunt wanted…
[caption id="attachment_124669" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Pictured are Assistant Principal Graham Lynch, Principal Jennifer Ribbeck, Ava Shive, Mary Setser, Milynn Walcott, Mikayla Wilson, and Art Teacher Justin Hagan.[/caption] Special to IFN Iredell…
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced on Friday that visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital have been lifted, effective immediately. The health system implemented the restrictions on December 29,…
When someone you care about is arrested in Rockingham County, everything feels urgent. You’re trying to figure out where they’re being held, what the charges are, how much the bond…
Mrs. Catherine Bailey Patterson, affectionately known as Cat, was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She transitioned to her eternal home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born…
Linda Kay Arnett McDaniel, 77, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1948 in Elizabethton, Tenn.,…
Kelly A. Setzer, 62, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1963, in California, the daughter of…