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
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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
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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,
Betty Jo Steele Anderson, 81, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Betty was born August 12, 1943, and was
Mark Edward McIlrath, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Fitzwilliam, N.H., and Danbury, Conn., peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack
Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that the state’s price gouging law is in effect across the state after Gov. Josh Stein declared a state
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
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Senate Leader Phil Berger announced Thursday that Sen. Vickie Sawyer will serve on several key committees for the 2025-2026 legislative biennium. Sawyer, a Republican who
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 23 ♦ Ja’Cory Dashawn Kirkland, 18, of Fifth Street, Statesville, charged with felony possession of marijuana, and possession
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 1 ♦ A boy, Keomani Angel Gibbs, born to Kamya Gibbs of Statesville. JANUARY 2
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday declared a statewide state of emergency in advance of the impending winter storm. He is urging people across North Carolina
Mr. Wayne Edgar Cape, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 22,1952, in Iredell County to the late Parker and
Jamie Leigh Poole McDonald, 62, of Statesville, N.C., fought a courageous battle with cancer that began in 2020, and Christ settled the score on January 7, 2025. Jamie was a
Larry Edward Cass, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 7, 2025, following an extended illness at home surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born in Surry County on April
Amanda “Mandy” Mack Amon, 54, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on October 10, 1970,
Mahesh R. Patel, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 7, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born to parents, Rambhai and Dhuliben Patel, on July 23, 1936, in
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.3 percent in November, up 0.2 percent over October. Iredell has a labor force of 97,375 individuals, according
Special to IFN Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Monday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy crafts, the Ranch’s