Special to IFN The intersection of S. Tradd Street and E. Front Street in Downtown Statesville has been temporarily closed due to an infrastructure issue caused by aging utility lines
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Special to IFN Iredell Health System has lifted its temporary visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital, effective Friday, March 28. The health system implemented the restrictions on January 14, asking
Life can change in an instant. Whether it’s the end of a marriage or a sudden accident, unexpected events can shake your financial stability. Divorce can divide assets and income,
Let’s be honest: landing steady shipper contracts as an owner-operator can be tough. Sure, one-time gigs might help pay the bills for now, but they won’t give you the stability
Marcella Ann “Mot” Icenhour, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born January 27, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter
Brenda Gail Morris Bass, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 11, 1942, in Mooresville to the late
Doris Bennett Hallet, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 27, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on July 1, 1936, in Staten Island, N.Y., Doris
Elizabeth Gillette Bridges was born March 9, 1956. It is with a very heavy heart that we share the recent passing of our beautiful beloved Elizabeth. Although a long-time resident
Michelle Katrina Keene, 57, of Olin, N.C., passed away Monday, March 25, 2025, peacefully at her home. Michelle was bord in North Attleboro, Mass., on August 1, 1967, to Richard
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Jacqueline Severt described her Ashe County neighborhood as total devastation after Hurricane Helene hit last fall. “The next morning, I stepped out onto my front porch to
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces a dozen felony charges in connection with the theft of work tools and fraudulent use of credit cards following an investigation by the Iredell
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday night at the intersection of East Broad Street and Eastside Drive. The crash, which
BY JEFF CORBETT The famous Austrian surgeon Dr.Theodor Billroth used to tell his students that a doctor needed two abilities: freedom from nausea, and the power of observation. Then he’d
Special to IFN Jeremiah Campbell has been promoted to operations manager for Iredell County Emergency Communications. Campbell has more than 20 years of dedicated service and extensive field experience to
Phyllis Jane Spencer Honeycutt, 91, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Phyllis was born in Mooresville, N.C., on October 26, 1933, to the late
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tony Carroll Trivette. Born March 7, 1958, he was an ever-loving father, Pop-Pop, brother, uncle, son, and friend.
Jerry Steven Blackwelder, 78, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Clemmons, N.C. Born on June 1, 1946, in Statesville, N.C., Jerry graduated from Statesville High School before continuing his
Elaine Johnson Robbins was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the
Donald Dean Patton, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1938, in Galien, Mich., the youngest child
Teresa Stewart Williams, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. She was born on January 2, 1962, in
Jack Hayes Compton went home to be with the Lord at his home on Sunday March 23, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on August 28,1931, to
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that students across the state will soon have access to high-quality, virtual mental health care
Special to IFN Statesville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is launching a new community event on Saturday, March 29, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 12 noon until 6
Special to IFN The number of measles cases in the United States is rapidly increasing due to outbreaks across the country. Fortunately, there is a scientifically proven vaccine to protect
BY JAMES PRESSLY As a concerned city taxpayer, fourth-generation Statesville resident, and local business owner, I want to express my growing frustration with the wasteful and misguided policies of the
The Never-Ending Battle with Time Every student knows the feeling—you look at the clock, then back at your unfinished essay, and suddenly, panic sets in. There are too many assignments,
Special to IFN Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Steve Rankin announced the class of 2025 inductees on Tuesday. The annual induction banquet is scheduled for May 19
Mary Lee Parsons, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mary was born June 3, 1943, in Alexander
Jo Ann Skipper Murdock, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Jo Ann was born in Horry County on August 14, 1937,
With profound sadness, we share the passing of Susan Tose Spencer, a remarkable woman whose strength, intelligence, and pioneering spirit left an indelible mark on the world. Susan passed away
Chris Francis Flettre, 71, of York, S.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1953, in Russell, Kan., to
Roger Neil Schindler, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. Roger was born September 5, 1938, to loving parents Wilbur and Claudia Schindler. Roger spent his early
Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Tuesday recommended that North Carolinians delete their accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm 23andMe as
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has added a major upgrade to its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities, thanks to a collaborative effort between the SFD, the Statesville
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ James David Koontz, 49, of Radio Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled
Several awareness initiatives planned in coming weeks Special to IFN During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, five child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties are working together to