Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club’s Champions for Children Chili Cook-Off raised $7,632.41 for the Children’s Homes of Iredell County and the club’s Historic Clubhouse Capital Campaign. Children’s Homes
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Sadly, our beloved Shirley McCrackin, 85, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, after a decline in health. She was at home surrounded by her loving family,
James “Jim” Edward Clarke Jr., 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Jim was born on August 19, 1945, and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men were arrested Sunday night following a high-speed pursuit by Mooresville Police Department officers. The MPD received a report from employees of the Walmart store
The Mooresville community is now a little less funny. On January 11, 2025, Phillip Algeron Alexander passed away at the age of 73 after a 15-year battle with lung cancer.
Carol Ann Matheson, 89, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home. She was born November 30, 1935, in Alexander County, the daughter of the
Brenda Current Swicegood, 76, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on April 13, 1948, in Iredell County, to the late Charles Sherrill Current
Phill Eugene Eller, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home. He was born October 22, 1942, to the late Wilson Phill Eller and Lucille
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College’s Equity and Inclusion Council will host a Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event on January 16. The event, which is free and
BY KARISSA MILLER Thanks to a $17 million federal grant, every Iredell-Statesville Schools student now has access to a licensed therapist. District administrators recently touted the benefits of the grant
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival has announced its 2025 Film Series, which showcases a diverse selection of classic and beloved films throughout the year. Each month will
Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has announced the formation of a search committee to identify and hire a new executive director by May. Over the
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman, Shepherds, Mooresville and Mount Mourne fire departments responded to a structure fire on Meigs Lane about 9:38 p.m. on Sunday. When crews arrives, they
Video FROM STAFF REPORTS A large crowd gathered in Downtown Statesville on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the Statesville Historical Collection in its new home in the
Sherman Keith Russell, 97, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January, 10, 2025 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born May 7, 1927, on
Julian Scott Campbell, lovingly known as Scotty, 57, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 surrounded by his family at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born in
Surrounded by family, Charlie Edwards, 90, of Cleveland, N.C., went to meet his Lord and Savior on January 10, 2025. Charlie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gay
Sage Beth Wilson-Bruner, infant daughter of Teon’tae Bruner and Finn Stroud, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Statesville, N.C. She is survived by her grandparents, Roshedia Bruner and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 3 ♦ James Carlton Aistrop, 50, of Fairdale Road, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James continues to push for changes to North Carolina’s accountability model, which he argues negatively impacts public education. As part of his annual
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman ABC Board Chair Layton Getsinger presented the second quarter Troutman ABC Store report to the Troutman Town Council on Thursday night. Speaking on behalf of board
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters, surpassing fatalities from fires and on-scene incidents. North Carolina lawmakers took a significant step
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The annual Burns Night at The Historic Sharpe House will have a special meaning this year. The yearly celebration, which honors Scottish poet Robert Burns and includes
Donald Ray Parker Jr., 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Salisbury, N.C. Don (Donnie) was born December 10, 1954, in Mooresville, N.C. He
John Alex Bober, 81, of Davidson, N.C., and formerly of Leonardo, N.J., passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. John was born on May 9, 1943, in Newark, N.J., son of
Shelvie Jean England Blansett, 75, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home following an illness. She was born in Welch, W.Va., on July 29, 1949, to
Michelle Baker Holman, 48, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born January 12, 1976, to John Baker and Juanita Waller Lazenby. Michelle was a graduate of Southview Christian School
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Town of Troutman has received a clean audit report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Accountant Alan Thompson presented the findings of his firm’s audit during Thursday’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson was honored by the Town Council and staff as the town’s Employee of the Year on Thursday. Watson’s department turned out in
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance saved or recovered nearly $144 million for North Carolinians in 2024. This amount represents
Statesville High math teacher Amanda Freeze enjoys watching her students thrive BY KARISSA MILLER As a high school math teacher, Amanda Freeze sometimes gets asked about why she teaches at
Special to IFN The Statesville NAACP Youth Council will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Celebration at the Unity Center in Statesville on Saturday, January 18. This event is
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame is looking to honor those individuals that have been an athlete, coach, administrator or community member that have contributed to
Carley Ann Lewis, 25, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 5, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones following an extended illness. Carley was born in Richmond,