BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd of students from various backgrounds participated in activities honoring the life’s work of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Unity Center in Statesville on
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BY DEBBIE PAGE The buzz around social districts has been building over the past several years across North Carolina, and the Town of Troutman is in the beginning stages of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 10 ♦ Jessica Marie Morse, 31, of Piedmont Point Drive, Mooresville, charged with uttering a forged
BY GOV. JOSH STEIN Every year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day gives us the chance to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable leader. Dr. King was a visionary
Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection
Christopher Albert Leach, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 16, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1970, in Statesville to Lamon Albert Leach Jr. and Callie Faye
Reid Alexander Tomlin peacefully passed away on January 18, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a few years of declining health. Reid was born March 1, 1937,
Cathy Denise McCall Lackey, 72, of Leavenworth, Kan., passed away on January 9, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1952, in Statesville, N.C., to Marjorie Sue and Clarence E.
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, Thomas “Buck” Summers, 88, of Statesville, N.C., gained his heavenly wings at Valley Nursing Facility in Taylorsville, N.C. He was born on January 31, 1936,
Special to IFN The National Weather Service urges residents to take precautions as a cold wave moves across the region on Sunday, plunging overnight temperatures into the teens through Thursday.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd came out to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Career Academy & Technical School in Troutman on Friday
Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation marked a second historic year of giving in 2024, achieving record milestones in nonprofit support and community giving. A total of $850,000 was awarded
Special to IFN Calling all adventurous young spirits! Iredell County 4-H is thrilled to be heading back to Millstone 4-H Camp from July 6-11. This unforgettable overnight experience is open
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 9 ♦ A boy, Emilio Cabrera Benitez, born to Analy Benitez Perez of Harmony. ♦
Special to IFN The City of Statesville will hold its Second Annual Canned Food Drive in February. Building on the success of last year’s campaign, this initiative aims to support
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Fred Rash will be able to have a cup of coffee on the front porch of his new home and know he is close to family if
Special to IFN Guided by the theme of “Dream Big, Act Bold,” Mitchell Community College hosted a Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Event on January 16 in the spirit
Brittany Susanne Sanders Clyne, 31, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1993, in Charlotte, N.C., to Tony Ray Sanders and
Thomas Roy Adams Sr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Thomas was born March 2, 1937, in Alexander County to
Karl “Kirky” Kirkman Jr., 82, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Kirky was born in Statesville on
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – A Statesville was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison on Friday for selling methamphetamine to undercover ATF agents while he was on federal
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a man wanted on charges in connection with a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
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
Special to IFN WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) has introduced the AMERICANS Act in response to the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. If passed and signed into law, this legislation
BY DEBBIE PAGE Leaders from Mooresville Graded School District and Mitchell Community College, town officials, parents, and teachers gathered on Thursday morning to discuss the district’s legislative priorities as well
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday announced he has issued an Executive Order reaffirming his commitment to protect women’s reproductive freedom. The executive order directs cabinet agencies to
Special to IFN Three new officers have joined the the Statesville Police Department. Mayor Costi Kutteh and Police Chief David Onley presided over a swearing-in ceremony held Thursday in the
Special to IFN Former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch will be the keynote speaker at the Iredell Health Foundation’s third annual International Women’s Day Breakfast, presented by Fora Dermatology. This
BY JEFF CORBETT Are you the best you’ve ever been? You say, “What?” Let me rephrase that. Looking back over your life, are you a better person today than ever
Special to IFN The 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast & Celebration will be held Monday, January 20, at 7 a.m. at the Statesville Civic Center. Doors will
Infant Emory Malik Rawlings, beloved son of Chanie Rawlings and Tyrek McClain, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born in Iredell County on
Charles “Chuck” Lee Nantz, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1958, in Iredell County to the late Alton “Peanut”
Keith Allen Bebber Sr., 64, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by family at his home. He was born December 13, 1960, in Iredell County,
Norma Jean Dearman, a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, friend and volunteer, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at Brookdale Memory Care in Statesville, N.C. Born on April 10, 1933,
Ben Bernard Hoskins, 95, died Friday, January 10, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. He had been a resident of Blue Skies Texas, a retirement community for military service members. He