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Peggy Joyce Smith Stafford, 92, passed away on December 13, 2025, after a brief illness. Peggy was born on October 29, 1933, and raised in Mooresville, N.C. She graduated from…
Robert David Hahn was born on May 24, 1942, in Holyoke, Mass. His childhood was not ideal, but he and his siblings persevered. His trials made him stronger, and as an…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Frigid temperatures didn’t prevent the crowd from enjoying the 2025 Statesville Christmas Parade on Sunday afternoon. Spectators bundled up in thick coats and pajamas. Many brought blankets,…
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…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Ruritan Club held its first annual Wreaths Across America ceremony to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach the next…
IFN Staff The deadline for candidates to file to run in local and state elections in 2026 is Friday, December 19. Several local races, including two seats in the N.C….
North Carolina General Statute 105-308 requires every person who owns any taxable property to list the property with the Assessor during the annual listing period. NCGS 105-307 provides that listings…
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 5 ♦ Pedro Aguirre Jr., 28, of Craft Lane, Statesville, charged with three counts of statutory rape…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Local balloonists hosted their annual drive-thru event at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Saturday. Photo Gallery [gallery targetsize="full" link="file" size="large" ids="119627,119626,119625,119624,119620,119621,119622,119623,119616,119617,119618,119615,119613,119612,119608,119609,119610,119611"]
By DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District school officials and staff held their annual legislative breakfast on Friday morning with representatives of the Town of Mooresville and Iredell County, and…
Nilan James Puckett, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 9, 2025, at Duke Lake Norman Medical Center. A native of Christian County, Ill., he was the son of…
BY DEBBIE PAGE After the Troutman Town Council concluded its December business on Thursday, Felina Harris, George Harris and Tonya Bartlett were sworn in and officially began their four year…
[caption id="attachment_119584" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] BY KEVIN IMM The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training on Saturday morning at a donated home off Harmony Highway. Personnel from…
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD When he moved to Statesville 10 years ago, James Poston was told his new home was a welcoming place for veterans. “I was told Statesville loves veterans,”…
[caption id="attachment_119555" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Austin Ray Harmon is charged with three counts of felony death by motor vehicle, three counts of serious injury by motor vehicle, DWI and reckless driving….
Diane Georgia Diedrich Myers, 89, of Bethlehem, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home. She was born in Huntington, W.Va., on August 20, 1936, to parents George…
Mary Catherine Fortner Moore, affectionately known as “Mama Cathy,” entered her eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on June 11,…
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System reached an important milestone recently with completion of the 200th ION robotic bronchoscopy performed at Iredell Memorial Hospital. This achievement marks…
BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 held its annual Cops & Kids program at the Statesville Walmart on Thursday evening. Sixty-two children were taken…
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Friday notified the public of a scam involving the use of the Sheriff’s Office youth athletic program information. A flyer and…
Special to IFN RALEIGH — A report issued this week by Gov. Stein’s Advisory Council for Student Safety & Well-Being, which was formed in April 2025, is reporting early success stories…
Picture a snug visor on your head as you walk into a bright lobby where cards slide, dice jump, and neon tubes hum in the air. Online players have long…
[caption id="attachment_119484" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Jeff Brooks testifies in Iredell County Superior Court about the deadly crash that occurred on Fort Dobbs Road on June 13, 2022. (Sarah Johnson/pool photographer)[/caption] IFN…
Vickie Sue Lackey, 74, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1951, in Buncombe County, the daughter…
Joseph Dewayne Seamone, 58, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1967, in Cabarrus County,…
It is with much sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of our dear Mother, Nana, Aunt, wife and friend to many. Teresa Ferrell Menscer Lambert Trivette was born on January…
[caption id="attachment_119465" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Pictured are MHS Athletic Booster Club President Jen Straub, Sawyer Insurance owner Brett Sawyer and Chris Montgomery of WHIP Radio.[/caption] Special to IFN Sawyer Insurance continued…
IFN Staff A registered sex offender faces a new criminal charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. [caption id="attachment_119462" align="alignright" width="155"] Brittain Nichols[/caption] Sheriff Darren Campbell announced…
BY KARISSA MILLER Executive Director of Accountability, Testing and Student Information Laura Elliot presented proposals for 2026-27 and 2027-2028 school calendars for the traditional schools, early colleges and N.B. Mills…
Special to IFN You don’t need a diagnosis to make a decision. Do you have an advance directive? [caption id="attachment_16862" align="alignright" width="179" class="popover-hover"] Allison “Bubba” Simmons[/caption] Advance directive is an…
[caption id="attachment_119432" align="aligncenter" width="511"] Defendant Austin Ray Harmon watches as his trial unfolds in Iredell County Superior Court on Wednesday. (Sarah Johnson/pool photographer)[/caption] IFN Staff Defense attorneys worked on Wednesday…
BY DEBBIE PAGE During their agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, Troutman Town Council members welcomed Town Manager Justin Longino on his first day of work as he steps back into…
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced this week that he will seek a fourth term in office. [caption id="attachment_119424" align="alignright" width="187"] Sheriff Darren Campbell[/caption] Campbell filed his campaign…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina Lynn Loftis Sherrill, 68, of Statesville, N.C. She entered her heavenly home at the Gordon Hospice House on Monday,…
Linda Kay Beard Wingler, 78, of Statesville, N.C., put up an amazing, good fight and received her crown of righteousness peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice…