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James “Paulie” Miller Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on Saturday, March 3, 1951, in Statesville
John Edward Sanders Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 6, 2025, at his home. Affectionally called “Peter,” he was born August 23, 1944, in Rowan County to the
David Anthony Cannon, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. David was born May 24, 1968, to Anthony Overton Cannon and Barbara Ann Shiver, who preceded
Patricia Carswell Daugherty, 70, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at home in Statesville, N.C., on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Survivors include her husband of 47 years,
Robert E. “Bob” Plyler Jr., 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on February 6. 2025. Bob was born on November 22, 1926, to Robert E. and
Richard James Higby, a dedicated educator and esteemed member of the Agricultural Sciences community, passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Richard (Dick) was born in
David Reid Payne, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, following an extended illness. David was born in Davidson County on March 22,
Clyde “Toe” Chapman, 91, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away February 3, 2025, at Taylorsville House following an extended illness. Clyde was born November 17, 1933, in Alexander County to
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday announced more than $11 million in funding to community-based diversion programs and re-entry services that strengthen
Special to IFN South Iredell High School was selected as the state winner for North Carolina in Samsung’s National STEM Competition. State winners are awarded a $12,000 Samsung technology prize
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the recent meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative meeting, Pam Navey thanked David Nolen and the Fifth Street Ministries team for their efforts during a recent
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to attend the opening reception for a show featuring the artwork of local Panamanian-American artist Rogelio Calvo. This opening is scheduled
Public Notice Habitat Charlotte Region has received a grant from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency to perform Critical Home Repairs that pose a threat to health or safety on
Cleatus Smith, 89, of the Bethlehem Community passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home. He was born July 24, 1935, in Caldwell County, the son of the
Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Thursday announced that he is investigating the recent PowerSchool data breach that impacted more than 62.4 million current and
Herman Spencer Caldwell Jr. completed his life of public service on January 29, 2025, following a brief period of declining health. Born May 6, 1945 in Durham, N.C., to Herman
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Former city council member William Morgan is the first official candidate in the 2025 Statesville mayoral election. Morgan, who served on council from 2013-2022, announced his candidacy
Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville community will be filled with chocolate lovers on Saturday, February 8, with the highly anticipated return of the 4th Annual Chocolate Stroll. More than
Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to provide participants with an informative look at the operations of their local police department.
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is launching a major infrastructure improvement project to replace approximately 5.7 miles of aging waterlines. Originally installed in the 1940s, these cast iron
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina public school units reported decreases in school violence and high school dropouts in the 2023-2024 academic year, according to the annual Consolidated Data
Join Statesville Process Instruments, a leader in Industrial Measurement Solutions! Statesville Process Instruments, located in Statesville, N.C., is now hiring for one Inside Sales Representative and Training for one Outside Sales
BY STACIE LETT CAIN A few days after the Mooresville Police Department announced the seizure of fentanyl, opioids, marijuana and cash from a suspected drug trafficker, Mayor Chris Carney applauded
Michael Eugene Cotton, 60, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 19, 1964, and was the son of Mary Elizabeth Cotton and the late Robert Carl Cotton. He departed
William Smith Watts, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on October 3, 1943, in
Jay “Jack” Forest Bass, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1936, in Iredell County to the late Fletcher and
Denny Ray Woodward, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born August 19, 1951, in Cabarrus County, N.C., he was a son of the late Parnell
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The 31 teddy bears were more than table decorations at the Pharos Parenting Kids at Heart luncheon on Tuesday. Each of the bears represented a child in
Special to IFN The Local History staff at the Iredell County Public Library is hosting several Black history programs throughout the month of February. All of these programs are set
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this
IFN Staff Three suspects face felony drug charges as a result of an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation. The ICSO Narcotics Division began investigating after concerned citizens reported suspicious activity
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival Film Series will bring the magic of classic cinema to Statesville with a special screening of “The Princess Bride” on Tuesday, February
Special to IFN Iredell Health System recently appointed three new members to its Board of Directors and several members to the Board of Trustees, continuing its decades-long legacy of community
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina insurance companies have requested a statewide average 22.6 percent increase in automobile insurance rates. The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents the automobile insurance
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Statesville, Shepherds and Troutman fire departments responded to report of a truck fire on Interstate 77 about 6:56 p.m. on Tuesday. When firefighters arrived