Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced the release of North Carolina’s first Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, a milestone in the effort to reduce violence,
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Mr. Jackie Gaither, 86, beloved son of the late Hunter and Jency Carson Gaither, was born in Iredell County on May 4, 1938. He entered into eternal rest on November
Mary Kathryn Williams Sloop of Mount Ulla, N.C. passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 98, surrounded by her children. Born in Cleveland, N.C., on July
Robert Lee Surratt, 78, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at this home following a brief illness. He was born in Cabarrus County, N.C., on November 11, 1945,
Special to IFN The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) received a $50,000 grant from the Truist Financial Corporation to establish a Mobile Resource Center. The grant, made through
Special to IFN For the third year, third-graders in Mrs. Crisp, Mrs. Hawkins, and Mrs. Davidson’s classes at Troutman Elementary School made Thank You cards to send to veterans associated
Special to IFN The Animal Hospital of Statesville team opened the hospital to the public for the 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 9. About 100 attendees enjoyed an afternoon
Special to IFN FOODiversity, a Mooresville-based nonprofit, is launching a new Early Introduction Parent Program (EIPP) to increase awareness and knowledge of early allergen introduction. Early allergen introduction is an
Aurelia “Nan” Ketchie Weatherman was born on September 19, 1941, and passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Nan was married to
Larry Wilson Starnes Sr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Larry was born March 3, 1946, in
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Annual Mooresville Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by the Town of Mooresville and Richard’s Coffee Shop, was a tribute to the courage and service of local military
With deep sadness, the family of Bobby Allison announces his passing at the age of 86. He passed at home on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by family. He had
Special to IFN It’s fall again and the leaves are turning their glorious red, purple, and orange flavors to the delight of millions. Wood stoves belch the first smoke of
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Mitchell Community College honored faculty and students who served in the various military branches during a ceremony at Shearer Hall on Monday. The Veterans Day ceremony was
Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department, in partnership with Integrated Care of Greater Hickory (ICGH), will host the Young Minds: Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support Summit on
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 18 ♦ A boy, Isaiah Nickolai Jones, born to Brandon Jones and Erica Irwin of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As the science of reading reaches full implementation in North Carolina, new data presented to the State Board of Education shows that K-3 students are making
STORY BY ERICA GOODNIGHT PHOTOS BY KEVIN IMM OLIN — In an incredible show of solidarity, a tight-knit community rallied to support a local man battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 3 ♦ Soloman Jonas Barnwell, 29, of Trolly Run Drive, Cornelius, charged with assault inflicting physical
Duane Curtis Clark, 59, of Statesville, N.C., died unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024. Duane was born November 24, 1964, in Lorain County, Ohio, to the late James B. Clark
Dean Charles Hicks, 66, of Millersville Road, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his home. Born in Transylvania County, N.C., on August 19, 1958, he
Donna Thompson, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 9, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Donna was
Crystal Belle Conklin, 46, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a lifelong illness. She was born in Kansas
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,
Special to IFN The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23. The drive-thru event, which will begin at 1 p.m. and last
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Flag football is not an officially sanctioned sport by North Carolina Special Olympics, but the more than 40 athletes who showed off their skills at South Iredell
Special to IFN The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) announced the hiring of Evan Day as a research analyst. In this role, Day will serve as the primary
Special to IFN In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revision, the City of Statesville has initiated a comprehensive program to ensure water customers are
BY KEVIN IMM A large, two-story home in the Shepherds Fire District was destroyed by an early morning blaze on Sunday. Personnel from Iredell, Mecklenburg, Catawba and Lincoln counties responded
Special to IFN South Iredell High School senior Nachammai Annamalai has received the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her volunteer work with the Mooresville Public Library and Mooresville Youth
Betty Jean Parks Campbell, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 21, 1927, in Iredell County, she was
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Special to IFN In observance of Veterans Day, City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, November 11. Garbage Collection No residential or commercial garbage collection will take place
Special to IFN Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Monday, November 11. From 12 to 3 p.m., families can enjoy the Ranch’s nature trails, the 10,000-square-foot inclusive
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School Army JROTC cadets and students recognized and honored local military veterans during the student-led Iredell County Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday morning. Faces
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 18 ♦ Christopher Mark Corum, 44, of Stacy Road, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell