Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 general election in North Carolina, ensuring the ballots of more than
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 80th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade featured first responders, a variety of floats, marching bands, dance and tumbling troupes, an assortment of vehicles, and appearances by the
Gary Theodore Frye, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, November 26, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Statesville on December 15, 1946, Gary was the son of
Lisa Wilhelm Galliher, 58, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born on October 29, 1966, Lisa was the daughter
Gerald Max McGarr, 85, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Eternal Springs of Gilbert, Ariz. Max was born November 29, 1938, and was the son of the late Roy
Sharon Lynn Evans Wooten, 73, passed peacefully into the Lord’s care on Friday, November 22, 2024. Sharon was born in Winchester, Ky., on April 7, 1951, and spent her childhood
Robert Alan Breedlove II, affectionately known as Robby, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 34, due to an automobile accident. Robby was born on
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Ethel and Bertha, from the Thanksgiving table at the North Carolina Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Executive Mansion on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug charges after being stopped for an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for vehicle registration violations. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
CONTRIBUTED Early literacy is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and success. In North Carolina, a state long recognized for its commitment to education, early literacy programs have seen remarkable advancements
CONTRIBUTED Deciding whether to keep or sell an aging car is a common dilemma for many car owners. Weighing the pros and cons of each option can help you make
Special to IFN The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center welcomes the holiday season with a Victorian Open House at the historic Lucas Mansion on Thursday, December 5. The theme of
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Academy of Dance & Fine Arts kicked off the holiday season with its annual Nutcracker Tea on Sunday afternoon. More than 400 people attended two teas
Allen Joseph Bouchard, 73, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following an extended illness. Allen was born in
Priscilla Rioux Dumond peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was 92. Mom was born on the 28th of April in 1932, the third of six children born to
Larry Tate Freeze, 83, of Mount Tabor Road, Cleveland, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at his home. Born on December 25, 1940, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Frederick Neal Wanke, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born October 20, 1948, in Vincennes, Ind.,
Carlos Leonardo Concha de Rosado, child of God and servant of the Lord, 85, passed away on November 22, 2024, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Mooresville,
Charles Elmer Knowlton Jr., 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Charles was born on July 5, 1949, in Lincoln, Maine, son
Jeffrey Lynn Hall, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away November 24, 2024, at Mill Creek Manor. Jeffrey was born June 20, 1946, in Iredell County and was the son of
Joann Byers Morrison, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Joann was born March 10, 1937, in Alexander County, N.C., and
Special to IFN The DENSO North America Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the leading automotive supplier, has awarded Mitchell Community College a $100,000 grant for equipment purchases to support the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from adults 60 and older or people with
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces gun and drug charges after being stopped for traffic violations by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A barn quilt painting of a cardinal sparked a project at Union Grove Elementary School. Now, thanks to the fourth- and fifth-grade students at the school and
Special to IFN North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at
Margaret L. Ramsey McClelland, the daughter of the late William Henry Lee Ramsey and Ollie Mae Fisher Ramsey, was born on October 28, 1936, in Rowan County, N.C.. She took
Richard “Dick” Earl Smith, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Charlotte, N.C., went to be with the Lord, on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born November 6, 1941,
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ Ralph Leonard Conley Jr., 44, of Margaret Drive, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting serious
Special to IFN Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is on the rise in Western North Carolina counties, including Iredell. The Iredell County Health Department has urged the
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 5 ♦ Charisma Suzanne Caldwell, 20, of W. Edison Drive, Statesville, charged with larceny by employee. ♦
Grady “Delane” Marlowe, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Jurney’s of Statesville. He was born on February 9, 1937 in Mooresville, N.C., to the
Donald Blair Creedmore Sr., 89, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Tega Cay, S.C. He was born on December 19, 1934, to the late Marshall Blair Creedmore
BY GEORGELLEN BROWN We are in the season of Thanksgiving. During this time of year, we look back and reflect on what we are thankful for. Some may be thankful