Margaret Ann Connolly, 79, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away August 31, 2025, at home following an extended illness. She was born in Iredell County on July 13, 1946, to the
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María Luisa Arévalo, lovingly known as “Luisa,” 82, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of New York City, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 31,
Special to IFN Rhea Lamb, a registered nurse and international board-certified lactation consultant at Iredell Memorial Hospital, is on a mission to get families off to the best start possible
Special to IFN Academic performance data for the 2024-2025 school year show that Iredell-Statesville Schools has taken some positive steps in improving student achievement. Twenty of the district’s 35 schools
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina students achieved a three-year high in most standardized tests at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, according to state testing data presented
Gladys Redmond entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on July 22, 1938, and
Edward Lee McLelland Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home on September 1, 2025. Ed was born in Statesville, N.C., on October 10, 1948, to Edward Lee McLelland Sr.
Jacob Elijah Huffman, 17, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. Jacob was born January 25, 2008. His parents are Carmen Johnson Huffman and David Bryan Huffman. He
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed September as Smart Start Month. This proclamation acknowledges the Smart Start Network’s commitment for over 30 years to ensuring all North Carolina’s
Special to IFN Chocolate Chip & Company will take the stage on Friday as the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert series returns to Downtown Statesville. The free event begins
IFN Staff The Troutman Police Department is investigating an early morning crash on Old Murdock Road that left two people critically injured. Police officers, Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel and
Kyler Cole Bebber, 17, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born April 17, 2008, in Iredell County, the
God. Family. Highway Patrol. That’s the way he lived his life. Those were the things that gave him joy and purpose. John Staton Fox Jr., 62, went home to be
Nancy Davis Kerr, 96, of Mooresville, N.C.,, met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born on August 18, 1929, in Iredell County, N.C., she was the first-born
Theresa Muzio Del Guidice, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1934, in New York to the late Otto and
Zoltan William Fazekas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Mooresville, N.C., on August 30, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on
John William Kewn, a beacon of kindness and generosity whose courageous spirit shone brightly through every facet of his life, left us on August 23, 2025, after a valiant year-long
IFN Staff A Statesville man faces several drug charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of John Antonio Ikard, 41,
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 1 ♦ Nahjee Vontrell Armstrong, 33, of New Bern Street, Charlotte, charged with a felony weapons charge and
Special to IFN N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been appointed by Senate Leader Phil Berger to serve on four important legislative oversight committees for the 2025-2026 interim period. Sawyer, a
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein recently signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club will host its first meeting after the summer break on Thursday, September 4, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. There will
Special to IFN Fifth Street Ministries recently received an $815 donation from JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc., which was made possible through a creative and generous employee-backed
Dr. Michael Aaron Spitzer, 83, passed away on July 11, 2025, in Mooresville, N.C. Born on June 23, 1942, Dr. Spitzer pursued a lifelong commitment to learning and service. He
Joan Tesoriero Carbone passed away peacefully at her home in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by members of her family on August 29, 2025. She was 94. Joan was preceded in death
BY KEVIN IM Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Mooresville Police Department and Iredell County EMS personnel responded to a report of vehicle crash at the Cook Out restaurant located at 355 West Plaza
BY REP. TODD CARVER I have been getting quite a few questions this week surrounding the state budget and the process used in North Carolina for funding our state government.
Special to IFN Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) and Lake Norman State Park rangers are offering a variety of programs to welcome the cooler fall weather. Women are
Special to IFN Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite No.1 blue engine, is coming to nearby Spencer as part of the Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour. The N.C.
Special to IFN A new veteran-led support group is launching in Statesville to help tackle how PTSD affects everyday life from relationships with others to challenges at work. The program,
IFN Staff The North Iredell High School community is mourning the loss of a student-athlete who was fatally injured in a head-on collision in Alexander County over the weekend. Jacob
Experiencing a car accident can be a traumatic event, and understanding how New York’s no-fault insurance system functions is essential for navigating the aftermath effectively. In Buffalo, as in the
After an accident, many people focus only on their immediate expenses. Hospital bills, emergency care, and lost wages are the most pressing concerns. However, the financial impact of an injury
Inheriting a family home should be a blessing, not a burden. Yet for thousands of North Carolina families each year, property inheritance becomes an overwhelming challenge that tests relationships, finances,
Every parent wants to believe their child is safe—especially when placed in the care of professionals. Whether it’s a treatment center, a residential school, or a youth facility, these environments
IFN Staff A Charlotte man faces more than a dozen criminal charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a larceny in progress at a business