Special to IFN RALEIGH — Sen. Vickie Sawyer was sworn in Wednesday for her fourth full term representing the residents of N.C. Senate District 37. Sawyer, a Republican, renewed her
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Lewis Earl Stewart, 55, of Vale, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by his family at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. He was born on
Gloria Davidson Price, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on December 16, 1948, in Iredell County to Thomas Justin Davidson and Alda
Nancy Pauline Wilson Lowrance, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Nancy was born on August 27, 1937, in Hickory, N.C., to the late Clyde John Wilson and Aileen
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein joined Adrianne Todman, acting secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in Asheville on Tuesday to announce two major Community Development
CONTRIBUTED Few things are as exciting as adopting a new puppy, especially if you and your family have been searching for the perfect one to fill your family dynamic. In
Pictured (from left) are Cory Knight, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont; Keeley Ward, principal at Union Grove Elementary; Jason Humphrey, principal at Central Elementary;
Special to IFN Trinity Episcopal Church will host its 22nd Annual Oyster Roast on Friday, January 17, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. in the Parrish Hall. The public is invited
Mrs. Barbara Christine Smyre James, 80, of 406 South Greenbriar Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on February 8, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Fred
Martha Dyson Sherrill, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born November 25, 1949, in Statesville. Martha was a lifelong member of Trinity
Mrs. Annie Christine Mayberry Stokes, 82, of 123 Marcel Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Alexander County on April 24, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Walter Pinkey
Kathleen Rebecca Adams, 73, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2025, at her home. She was born in Catawba Co. August 11, 1951, to the late
Berta “Dottie” Roseman Davidson LaClair, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dottie was born in Iredell County on November
Michael Matheson, 68, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home. He was born January 20, 1956, in Valdosta, Ga., the son of the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — With cold temperatures already affecting the state and the possibility of wintry weather this weekend, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding North Carolinians to prioritize
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators on Monday asked school board members for their approval to apply for Statesville High, Third Creek Middle School, Troutman Middle and West Iredell High
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Ten members of Gov. Josh Stein’s cabinet were sworn into office on Monday, January 6. “My cabinet secretaries are ready to hit the ground running
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members discussed problems related to a recent horse auction at the Iredell County Fairgrounds during their agenda briefing on Monday. Town Manager Ron Wyatt
Special to IFN WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan was officially sworn in as a member of the 119th Congress to represent North Carolina’s Tenth District on Friday, January 3. During a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Register of Deeds Office has received an exemplary review following an audit of its software records management system. Columbus, Ohio-based Cott Systems recently notified
Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network is excited to welcome Dr. Harlan Hicks to Iredell Internal Medicine. Hicks has over 25 years of experience in a variety of medical discourses
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites residents and visitors to come together to celebrate the life, legacy and vision of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found narcotics in his vehicle following a traffic stop over the weekend.
Joseph Darrell Roten, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his residence following a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Joseph was
David Lee Nance, 75, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away January 3, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. David was born in Surry County on September
Donald Ray Smith, 74, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on December 18,
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BY KEVIN IMM On Saturday, January 4, the Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards banquet at Firehouse 1 on Mocksville Highway. All members were thanked by Chief
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 21 ♦ John Charles Cronin, 36, of Louise Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
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 Students at Cloverleaf Elementary, an International Baccalaureate World School, embarked on a special holiday journey before the holiday break. The children were excited have their golden tickets
Special to IFN Nonprofits interested in participating in the 2025 Love United Iredell initiative have until Thursday, January 9, to submit their applications. Love United Iredell, a month-long community fundraising
Mr. William Garland Turner, 66, affectionately known as “Bill,” passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Born on December 23, 1958, Bill was the son of the late John Eddie
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 1 ♦ Keri Alise Harwell, 34, of Skyline Drive, Sherrills Ford, 34, charged with possession of a
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 KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire-Rescue held its annual awards dinner on January 3 at Station #1 on Charlotte Highway. All members were thanked for their service to the community, along