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BY KIM McKINNEY Tonya Wood grew up with music all around her. She is from a bluegrass family. Her father was in the bluegrass business for more than 60 years
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Downtown Statesville was packed with thousands of children and their families for Halloween trick-or treating on Thursday afternoon. In addition to businesses and churches, popular stops included
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Lake Norman State Park is one of five N.C. state parks that will reopen at least partially on Friday, November 1. The others are Crowders Mountain,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is stressing to absentee voters that they must act soon to ensure their ballot is counted, if they have not
Mr. James Keith Ross, 79, of Lincolnton, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home with his wife Evelyn Ross by his side on Sunday morning, October 27, 2024. Jim, as
It is of great sadness that we announce that Javier Eduardo Mendoza passed away at the age of 64 on Sunday, October 27, 2024, after a tragic motor vehicle accident
Mary Joann Beavers Dotson, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Welch, W.Va., to the late Alex
Mildred Joyce Reed Lewis, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born on August 10, 1932, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to the
Ralph Mitchell Marlowe, 96, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at The Greens at Maple Leaf in Statesville, N.C. Born in Iredell County on
BY JAIME GATTON According to folklore and legend, Halloween marks the time of year when the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds thins and becomes permeable, facilitating contact with
Special to IFN In partnership with Community Pets Mobile Clinic and Iredell County Animal Services, Rescue Ranch will host a low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic on Saturday, November 9. The
Special to IFN N.C. Senator Vickie Sawyer announced Wednesday that the Committee to Elect Republican Women set a political fundraising record by more than doubling financial collections from previous fundraising
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 14 ♦ A boy, Lux McKinney Beaver, born to Lucas Beaver and Spencer Cass of
Special to IFN Local government and business leaders joined Weinig Holz-Her officials on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s newest facility in Iredell County. The company will
Mr. Anthony Drake Villeda, 30, of R.E. Johnson Lane, Hiddenite, N.C., was born April 5, 1994, and departed this life to his Heavenly home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Anthony
Darlene “Dolly” Estes, 74, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born July 26, 1950, in Greenville County,
Kathleen “Kathy” McManus-Bock, 66, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Kathleen was born February 23, 1958, in Bronx, N.Y, the daughter
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investing $5 million to help providers build capacity and implement the Collaborative Care Model in primary
Sandra Ann Hatcher Phillips, 62,of Stony Point, N.C., died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. She was born in Anderson County,
Felipe “Phil” Estuardo Saenz, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Massachusetts, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at home surrounded by
Michael “Mike” Allen Blaney, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1959, in Charleston, S.C., to
Special to IFN Flow Automotive in Statesville is partnering with The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville for the service organization’s 50th anniversary celebration. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Due to security concerns, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have moved up the times of this week’s JV and varsity football games between West Iredell and North Iredell high
Special to IFN The Center Stage Alliance production of “The Cemetery Club” opens Friday, November 1, and runs for two weekends. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The City of Statesville hosted Trick-or-Treat at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Tuesday evening. Photos
Delores Leona “Lori” Black Echerd, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Brookdale – Peachtree after a period of declining health. She was born in Raleigh County,
Paul Carter Garland, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Cadence Health in Raleigh, N.C. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, on May 24, 1932, to
Evangelist Susan Aleen Alexander Jones, 64, (Mookie) was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Theodore Roosevelt Alexander and Aleen Mattox Alexander on September 7, 1960. She entered into eternal
Jeffrey “Jeff” Franklin Robinson, 72, of Harmony, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was
Thomas “Tommy” Eric Deal, 68, of Huntersville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Taylorsville House in Taylorsville, N.C. He was born on August 12, 1956, in
Paula Brandon Dellinger, 56, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Born in Mecklenburg County on October 9, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Jack
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Nearly 3.2 million voters had cast ballots in the 2024 general election in North Carolina by 12 noon on Tuesday, a turnout of 40.7 percent
Special to IFN More than just local bragging rights will be on the line Friday night when the Lake Norman High and Mooresville High football teams square off under the
Special to IFN Continuing its tradition of service, the Rotary Club of Top of the Lake-Mooresville, along with Corvid Technologies, will host a free breakfast for current and former members
Special to IFN The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Lee, a local pastor and author, has published his first children’s book. “You are Mine and I am Yours: A Wesleyan Prayer