It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bobby) Emery, who departed this life on January 8, 2026, at the age of 63 due to Parkinson’s. A lifelong…
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Earlene Cribb Horne, born on November 3, 1935, in Columbus County, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 90….
Wayne Eugene Elder, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born in Alexander County on…
Carolyn Vaughn Cornelius Johnson passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on June 13, 1939, in North Carolina, Carolyn was known for her hard-working nature and…
Stephen Dewayne Imes, 64, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 22, 1961, to his late parents, James Edward Murdock,Jr. and Beulah Mae Imes. He entered into eternal life…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner this week continued advocating for increased compensation for teachers. During the MGSD Board of Education meeting, the superintendent stressed the…
Special to IFN Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center to support its efforts to strengthen small businesses in Iredell County. The…
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 23 ♦ James Paul Hess, 60, of no fixed address charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle….
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville, in partnership with Biffle family and friends, invite the community to Downtown Mooresville for a special tribute honoring racing legend Greg Biffle. “Burnout…
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D2 severe drought condition, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council. This follows the recent update…
Traditional card games have long served as quiet but meaningful social anchors in Filipino culture. Played during celebrations, reunions, and extended family gatherings, games such as Pusoy and Pusoy Dos…
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Michael Duane Parker, 60, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at home on January 7, 2026. Michael was born on March 3, 1965, in Statesville, N.C. He loved the…
Ila Virginia Bryant Munday, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home. Ila was born July 28, 1933, in Darlington, S.C., and was the daughter…
Gary Edwin Colborne, 81, of Stony Point, N.C., unexpectedly passed away at home on January 3, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1944, in Bridgeport, Conn., to the late…
Linda Lou Queen, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born December 14, 1947, in Iredell County, the daughter of…
A deputy pulls over a driver after a wide turn near a busy Statesville intersection at dusk. The driver insists they feel fine, yet their reactions seem slower. In local…
IFN Staff A China Grove man faces charges in connection with the armed robbery of a discount store in Mooresville over the weekend. [caption id="attachment_121235" align="alignright" width="157"] David Hunter[/caption] The…
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Sarah Hannah has been named assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. She recently served as director of 5…
IFN Staff A western Iredell County man was hospitalized over the weekend after being beaten with a hammer and robbed by an acquaintance. [caption id="attachment_121227" align="alignright" width="153"] Anthony Brown[/caption] Iredell…
Special to IFN The Iredell Council on Aging has received a generous grant of $3,600 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing…
[caption id="attachment_121204" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Freepik photo[/caption] A Quiet Shock to the Community In rural towns, where neighbors are often more like extended family, the sound of silence after a tragedy…
Lena Carter Kilgo, 79, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Sullivan County, Tenn., and was the daughter of…
Carolyn Levan Lamberth, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home. Carolyn was born in Iredell County on May 19, 1939, and was the daughter…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Nathan Scott Hawkins, 20, on January 3, 2026, in Mooresville, N.C. Nate was born in Bakersfield, Calif.,…
David “DJ” Johnson Jr., 16, of Stony Point, N.C., was born on October 2, 2009, in Iredell County. He departed this world on January 5, 2026, at Atrium Health in…
RD Gatton, 85, a cherished figure in his Harmony community, was born on December 30, 1940, in Cabarrus County, N.C. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 4,…
Bobbie “Louise” Testerman, born on September 10, 1939, a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at her home with her children by her side…
Kristin Michelle DaSilva (Kulakowski) beloved mother, daughter, sister, and teacher, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, after a hard fought battle with breast cancer. She was the cherished daughter of…
It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to our Mama and Granny, Gretna Jurney Feimster, after 93 wonderful years on this earth. But we rejoice that she is now…
Mr. Clifford Ray Mayfield, son of the late Jesse and Sadie Bell Mayfield, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 4, 1944. He departed this life on January 2,…
James “Jimmy” Bumgarner, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. He was born June 2, 1944, in Alexander County, the son…
NCFCC analysis includes major structural, funding, and staffing recommendations Special to IFN North Carolina Fire Chief Consulting (NCFCC) presented the results of the 2025 Fire Protection Service Delivery System Analysis…