Special to IFN Residents of the Catawba Valley area will join with millions of Americans across the country on Saturday, October 18, in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at
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Special to IFN The City of Statesville on Friday announced changes to its parking enforcement and permitting systems to better serve residents, businesses, and visitors. Beginning October 15, several updates
BY JASON GARDNER Today’s world is changing at unprecedented speeds, and today’s schools need to do more than just teach facts. They need to teach students how to take charge
It is with deep love and profound gratitude that we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Phyllis Chunn-Duncan, a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, educator, mentor, and
Harry Franklin “Frankie” Thompson, 74, passed away peacefully early morning, Sunday, October 5, 2025, with his wife and sons in bed with him. He was born on November 28, 1950,
Kelly Brian Houston, 55, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Kelly was born February 5, 1970, to Dianne Morrow
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner shared an overview of recently released state assessment data with school board members on Tuesday night. At the elementary level,
Special to IFN Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is seeking adults who are ready to mentor the next generation of adventurers, scientists, innovators and leaders to become a Girl
Special to IFN Iredell County Department of Social Services employees recently worked together to support organizations within our community. On June 25, a donation drive was held to collect hygiene
Entrepreneurship is a process characterized by opportunities, challenges, and situation s that require critical decisions. Most business people are so concerned about growth and money earned that they fail to
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD What began as a one-day event to honor their late mother on what would have been her 70th birthday in 2014 has grown into a day of
Community invited to open house on October 16 Special to IFN Members Credit Union opened its newest branch at 1913 W Front Street in Statesville on October 1. The new
Short answer: “To avoid disruptions.” People from Iredell County love a good outdoor event. But for Iredell County’s event planners, weather remains a wildcard when it comes to events being
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Wednesday announced the first reported flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season. An adult in the western part
Donna Frances Johnson Walls, 81, of Statesville, N.C., was reunited with her Heavenly Father on October 1, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on
Keith Hall, a resident of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 1, 1956, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Harold Franklin “Frank” Handy, 77, passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Sunday , October 5, 2025. Frank was born on October 21, 1947, in
Melanie Keller Solomon, 61, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her home. She was born July 15, 1964, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late
Michelle “Miki” Frances Pierce, 80, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, in Wilkesboro, N.C. Miki was born on November 13, 1944, in Gulfport, Miss., to James A. Baccus and
BY JEFF CORBETT IdeaBank shared a story about a minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer executive who were flying to a meeting in a small private plane. About
IFN Staff A teenager will face a first-degree arson charge in connection with a fire that destroyed a mobile home following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. ICSO
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Oxsher is seeking re-election to the Troutman Council to continue his quest for transparency and to give thoughtful examination and ask probing
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 30 ♦ A boy, Orion Lynn Jenkins, born to Brian Jenkins and Chloe Matney of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Parks and Recreation’s Youth Athletics Scholarship Program, which helps low-income youth participate in sports by covering 75 percent of the registration fee, has been named
CBD oil has become one of the most talked-about products in Canada’s natural wellness circles. Many Canadians have claimed to have benefited from it, particularly in relieving stress, improving sleep,
An unexpected collision can turn daily life upside down and leave you with medical bills, lost income, and questions about what comes next. If you suffered injuries driving through Meadowview
Morning coffee from your favorite Tribeca café, the buzz of West Broadway, and that confident smile you share on your way to work all play a quiet role in how
Dorothy Cline Vinson, 94, a cherished member of Statesville, N.C., passed away on October 4, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following a period of declining health. Born on June
Joyce R. McLeod, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 14, 1942, in Erie, Pa., Joyce was the
Carol Sells Morris, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was born October 4, 1936, to the late
BY DEBBIE PAGE Members of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative have started planning assistance for the county’s homeless and housing insecure population in the coming winter months and will offer holiday
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office now has a canine working in every high school where ICSO deputies serve as school resource officers. Canine Chief, who works alongside
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a request to spend $8 million to replace the 35-year-old Reed Street Pump Station. “I know
BY DEBBIE PAGE Musco lighting representative Dina Neeley presented a proposal for lighting for ESC Park to Troutman Town Council during Monday’s agenda briefing. The 40 year-old company has over
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina was recently ranked No. 2 in the nation for workplace safety by WalletHub. This national recognition reflects the collective efforts of employers, employees,