James Elbert Harmon, 62, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1963, in Aurora, Ill., to the…
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Shirley Horton Parker, 89, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home. She was born in Troutman on October 20, 1936, and was the daughter of…
pecial to IFN The Iredell Arts Council (IAC) has announced its 2026 programming, unveiling a year of concerts, art shows, film, and spoken word events that continue to position the…
Special to IFN Joseph Jenkins made his appearance as the first baby of the new year at Iredell Memorial Hospital on January 1. The precious baby boy arrived at 9:49…
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Polk County. The child had visited locations…
Special to IFN North Carolina Cooperative Extension has announced the appointment of Laura Elmore as the new Iredell County Extension director. [caption id="attachment_120884" align="alignright" width="350"] Laura Elmore[/caption] Elmore brings nearly…
Barney Lawrence Brookshire, 69, passed away on December 24, 2025, at his home in Ponce Inlet, Fla. Barney was born in Taylorsville, N.C., on December 13th, 1956, to Samuel and…
Billie DeHart Moore, 75, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by love. Born August 29, 1950, to Arthur…
Mitchell Claude “Pop” Pharr, 93 of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Faith Assisted Living following an extended illness. Mitchell was born on March 21, 1932,…
Gloria Waldron Fine, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away December 28, 2025, at The Greens at Maple Leaf following an extended illness. Gloria was born on October 11, 1943, to…
Sharon “Sherry” Sue Schutt, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2025, of natural causes. Sherry was born on June 3, 1946, and raised in…
David Ronaldo Chavez-Chicas, 14, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 29,2025. David was a quiet, friendly soul, known by all as a “super sweet,” quirky, and loving young man….
On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Brianna Nicole Brown, 19, was unexpectedly called to Heaven to be with the Lord she so dearly loved and spent her life singing about. Brianna was…
BY JEFF CORBETT In his autobiography, Walmart legend Sam Walton recalled his time as a student at the University of Missouri in Columbia and his plan to run for president…
[caption id="attachment_120846" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds and Troutman fire departments conducted fire training on Wednesday at Shepherds’ training facility. The scenario given to firefighters was a car…
IFN Staff Through December 23, contributions to the Lonely Children’s Fund totaled $24,175. The campaign’s goal is $30,000. Donations help support foster children in Iredell County during the holidays and…
[caption id="attachment_120805" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire at Republic Recycling off McKenzie Road about…
Michael “Mikie” Lloyd Johnson, 47, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Atrium Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He…
God called Jay Walter Ernst home on December 29, 2025. He was born on April 14,1943 in Lancaster, Pa. His proud parents were Ralph and Mary Jane Ernst of East Petersburg, Pa….
Walter Harry Fosbenner, 91, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025. He lived a long and meaningful life. Born on February 27, 1934, in King of Prussia, Pa.,…
Brian O’Neal Waddell, the beloved son of the late Elder Kenneth and Elder Yvonne D. Waddell, was born in Iredell County on August 25, 1972. He peacefully departed this life…
Ella Rena Boggs Dahl, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 26, 2025, at Novant HealthCare Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Iredell County, she was the daughter…
Sylvia Jean Corrales Estrada, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Tampa, Fla., she was the daughter…
Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the U.S. Department of Education for unlawfully terminating nearly $50 million in federal education funding for North Carolina…
IFN Staff Angela Wokatsch Matthews has filed to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. [caption id="attachment_120766" align="alignright" width="169"] Angela Matthews[/caption] “Iredell County Is my home….
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department on Wednesday announced an additional arrest in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred at Mazeppa Park on Tuesday evening. Christopher Noe Flores, 17,…
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council. This announcement follows the recent update to…
IFN Staff A registered sex offender faces new charges after he reportedly failed to comply with state laws prohibiting him from visiting certain places and requiring him to report an…
Thomas Marshall White was born in Cleveland, N.C. on June 6, 1946, to John “Dick” White and Grace Shue White. He died on December 28, 2025. He is survived by his…
Letha Elizabeth Coyle Jackson, 97, was born on February 7, 1928, in Lexington, Ky., to Tilford James Coyle and Lucinda Isaacs Coyle. She was raised in Jackson County, Ky., and…
Dale Brevard Morrow, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dale was born on August 16, 1950, in Iredell County…
Judy Carrigan Treadway, 78, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1947, in Alexander County, the daughter of…
James Ray “Jimmy” Crawford, 77, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., after a period of declining health. Jimmy was born on…
Calvin Brucke, 71, of Conover, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 1, 1954, in Dade County, Fla., the…
Michael Wayne Warren, 79, of Statesville, N.C., was born on August 20, 1946, and peacefully went to be with our Lord on December 24, 2025, Christmas Eve, surrounded by his…
Gerald Ray Burch, a compassionate soul and dedicated caregiver, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Statesville, N,C,, at the age of 61. Born on November 22, 1964, in…