Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday delivered his farewell address and celebrated the progress made building a North Carolina where people are better educated, healthier and
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Rachel Hickman Spencer entered this world on September 8, 1924, and after a remarkable life of 100 years, departed this earth to join the heavenly chorus on December 18, 2024.
Dr. Therry Dawne Nash Deal passed away on December 15, 2024, at her home on St. Simon’s Island, Ga. She was 89 years old. Therry was born in the Shiloh
Barbara Ann “Beadie” Lackey, 73, of Hiddenite, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 17, 2024. She was born March 25, 1951 in Amonate,
Lonnie Fox, 83, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Mayville, N.Y, passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., surrounded by family, on December 15, 2024. He was born
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating a high-speed chase involving a Statesville man that ended in a head-on collision on Old Mountain Road in Alexander County.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Mayor Chris Carney cast the deciding vote Monday, clearing the way for the development of Mooresville Village, a Birkdale-like community with a mix of commercial and
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students received a special surprise from Santa Claus, a kind-hearted Grinch and the elves on Tuesday morning. “Who wants to sing Jingle Bells?”
Special to IFN Local author Robyn Witherspoon has published a new 30-day devotional titled “Pray Without Ceasing: A Journey of Continuous Communication with God.” The book, which Witherspoon describes as
Richard “Dick” Clifford Snyder, 90 of Dunwoody, Ga., passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home. Dick was born June 14, 1934, in Alamance County, N.C., to
Michael Mecimore, 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Michael was
Betty Ruth Barnett Bailey, 65, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 14, 1959, in
Kelly Eugene “Bud” Carrigan, 93, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at his residence. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Bud was born in Alexander County on December
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville City Council members shot down a proposed 160-home development on Arey Road by a 5-3 vote Monday night. Council members David Jones, Kim Wasson, and Doris
BY TAYLOR BURRIS Each November we like to highlight National Adoption Month. This is a time to celebrate permanency for children in foster care. Thanks to the support of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman has been charged with stealing jewelry valued at over $17,000 from a home near Mooresville following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
Special to IFN Downtown Mooresville transformed into a picturesque holiday celebration on Friday, December 13, as close to 12,000 people gathered for the annual A Classic Christmas in Mooresville event.
Special to IFN Storage Sense of Statesville brought holiday cheer to the community with its Cookies with Santa event on December 14. A fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top General Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group. Only nine hospitals in North Carolina and 134 in the
Opal Mae Stumbo Knight, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home following a brief illness. Mae was born in Indianapolis, Ind., April 25, 1954,
Jerry Lawson Bohannan, Army veteran, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on December 28, 1948, in Long Beach, Calif., he
Lisa Kelliene Beeson McBroom, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Maple Leaf Healthcare following a brief illness. Lisa was born July 18, 1957, in Forsyth
STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE Eighteen young women took the stage on Saturday night at Mac Gray Auditorium to compete for the opportunity to represent the Iredell County area
Special to IFN The U.S. Attorney’s Office is warning the public of a potential uptick in cyberscams during the holiday season and is cautioning everyone, particularly older adults, to remain
With profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss, we announce the passing of William Michael Clasby on December 4, 2024, at the age of 59. He departed this world at
Wanda Jean Kennedy Henderson, 75 of Union Grove, N.C., died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Wilkes Medical Center. She was born in Fort Jackson, South Carolina on July 11, 1949,
Albert Eugene Young, a caring son, brother, special Pop Pop, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 12, 2024, at the age of 50. Born on May
Jonathan “Jon” David Hendren, 43, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home. He was born September 16, 1981, in Catawba County, the son of
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BY DEBBIE PAGE Participants in Troutman’s annual Jungle Run 5K did not let the cold temperatures and light rain dampen their smiles or enthusiasm on Sunday afternoon. Decked out in
Special to IFN Bridge of Hearts leaders celebrated this Christmas with a small leadership party as they exceeded their goal of gathering gifts and supplies for impoverished children in public
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders recently celebrated progress to grow the state’s clean energy economy. The governor and secretary spoke
A leaf from the Thompson family tree fell this past Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Irven Ira Thompson, 85, lost his courageous battle with lung cancer alongside his family. Irven was
John Wallace Tidaback, known to many as “Jack,” passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on November 30, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Mooresville, N.C. Born on August
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