Brian Timothy Cummins, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1958 in Kingston, N.Y., to
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Special to IFN In observance of Labor Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 1. City services and facility hours will operate on adjusted schedules
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Planning Board members voted last week to recommend denial of two residential projects after hearing an outpouring of concerns by nearby residents. FERN HILL ROAD The
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Governor Josh Stein will present the state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, to six distinguished North Carolinians on November 13 at the historic
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 13 ♦ Donna Moretz Pobbi’ Asare, 50, of McClaine Road, Hiddenite, charged with habitual larceny. AUGUST 15 ♦
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Sisters Jamie Beecham and Kristen Mayle have developed a passion for comforting cancer survivors since their mother passed away in 2014. The two started by making colorful
Judith Diane Stacy, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. Judith, lovingly known as Judy, was a proud mother and consummate author. She was not only
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE As part of Overdose Awareness Week, the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell held a candlelight vigil on Thursday night at Christ Church in Statesville to remember those lost
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 20 ♦ Donnie Grant Christopher, 55, of Trailway Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a
Special to IFN Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observation of Labor Day. This includes all units of: • Animal Services and Control*
BY DEBBIE PAGE The 89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opened on Friday evening with the official ribbon cutting ceremony. The fair runs through Saturday, September 6, for nine full days
Special to IFN Saturday’s matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State is the biggest regular-season college football game in at least a decade according to many college
BY DEBBIE PAGE Some 350 community and business leaders celebrated $136.25 million in new investments and 360 new jobs across Iredell County over the past year during the Iredell Economic
Frances Elizabeth (Brown) Austin, 96, went to her place in Heaven on August 17, 2025. Frances passed peacefully at her home in Yadkinville, N.C., at the Willowbrook Care Center. Frances
Rex Steve Childers, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born May 3, 1944, in Alexander County,
BY DEREK DeVOS For most veterans, PTSD isn’t about one moment, one mission, or one event. It’s about what comes after. The sleepless nights. The sudden anger. The panic in
Online slots have come a long way from the simple, three-reel machines of decades past. Once seen as a straightforward game of luck, they have now evolved into a form
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Around 100 family members, friends, and Statesville Family YMCA employees and board members helped make sure Vester Boone’s 100th birthday was special by holding a party to
Special to IFN Iredell County Animal Services is set to receive a $25,000 grant investment from Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Iredell County. Petco
Serious illnesses can feel overwhelming for patients and their families. While some conditions develop silently, catching them early often changes the entire journey. Early detection helps doctors create more effective
Despite the pains of labor, delivery is often a joyful experience except in instances when there are complications. These complications may affect the newly born child, and parents may not
Carl Raymond Fitzgerald, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Carl was born January 8, 1945, in Tulsa, Okla., and was the
Catherine Hoots Levan, 90, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born on February 8, 1935, in Buck Shoals, N.C., she was the daughter of the
BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrilling rides, yummy food, and entertaining shows are coming when the 89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, August 29, at 5 p.m., with the official
BY JEFF CORBETT My grandfather was a young man in Statesville in the early 1900s, and he told me of a farmer who would bring live chickens to folks’ homes
Carol Johnson presented with Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award Special to IFN Mitchell Community College celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Carol Johnson, retired vice president of workforce development
Special to IFN Cody Leis, director of Statesville Public Power, was presented the Public Power Rising Star Award by ElectriCities of North Carolina earlier this month at the ElectriCities Annual
Special to IFN Domestic and international visitors spent $429.35 million in Iredell County 2024, an 11.9% increase from 2023, according to an study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, which is
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a request from Iredell County to rezone approximately 24.906 acres on the fairgrounds property from Heavy Industrial
Raleigh, North Carolina, is rapidly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the Southeastern United States. Known for its booming job market, expanding tech sector, affordable lifestyle,
Phoenix, Arizona, has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for several years. People from California, the Midwest, and even the East Coast are making the move
Nestled along Puget Sound in Washington State, Gig Harbor is a picturesque waterfront community located just across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Tacoma. Given its combination of stunning natural beauty,
If you’re preparing for a move, whether across town or into a new high-rise, you’ve probably been handed a list of requirements from your building management. Among them, you might
Equipping a gym—whether a commercial facility or a home fitness studio—is a major investment. The cost of purchasing professional-grade gym equipment upfront can be substantial, leading many to explore financing
Michael Todd Willis, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1963, to