Joe Benfield Jr. was born on June 6, 1953, in Statesville. He died peacefully on December 18, 2024. Joe attended Statesville High School and then proudly served in the U.S.
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It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Emily Eudy Overcash, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Emily was called home
Special to IFN Josh Stein took the oath of office in the Old Senate Chambers at the historic Capitol in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday to become North Carolina’s 76th governor.
Ruth A. McGovern, born on March 12, 1955, in Middletown, N.Y., passed away at her home in Statesville, N.C., on December 28, 2024. She was the daughter of Richard and
BY SHAYNA ROUSON This year marks 64 years of support for the Lonely Children’s Fund Drive. This fund and effort, which began in 1960, allows the children in foster care
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced that he has commuted the sentences of 15 people on death row in North Carolina, including a convicted killer
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender faces a slew of criminal charges after being arrested at his home by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Mary Beth Linn, 79, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Originally from Tiltonsville, Ohio, she was born on January 21, 1945 to Robert Magnus Johnson and
Gothard “Goth” Albertis Overcash Jr., 90, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was born on April 19, 1934,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Here are some of our most-read stories of 2024: ♦ SPD investigating double homicide-suicide in Larkin community ♦ A Nightmare: North Iredell High student fighting to regain
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway seized several vehicles and filed charges against five adults and one juvenile after responding to reports of careless and reckless driving near Mooresville
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Film productions across North Carolina generated more than $302 million in direct in-state spending in 2024. This year is the second highest year-end total since
Special to IFN Iredell County residents who report for jury duty are now receiving payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks. This continues the effort of the
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Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently participated in the second National Day of Service, a day in which all GFWC clubs work in service to highlight an area
John E. Miller, age 41, born in Shelton, Wash., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. His mother Janie
Ms. Millicent Novella Bruner, 58, of Hayden Burke Lane, Taylorsville, N.C., a cherished person known for her kind, loving, and caring personality with courageous strength and resilience despite her blindness,
William Malcolm Eubanks Jr. (Dr. Bill) went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 26, 2024. Born on March 25, 1929, in Augusta, Ga., he was the son of William
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Elizabeith Foster Spry, a beloved mother, a grandmother, and friend, on December 28, 2024, at the age of
Margaret “Eleanor” Brook Rinehart relinquished all earthly pledges to meet her Lord on December 25, 2024. She was serenaded into Heaven by her beloved husband Vaughn, and reunited in Glory
Terry James Bussell, 69, passed away peacefully in Mocksville, N.C., on December 19, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Terry was never more free than when he was sailing
Patricia Ann McNabb, lovingly known as “Trish,” departed this world on December 28, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on December 13, 1954, in Forsyth County, N.C., she dedicated
Lisa Brantley Onley, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Union County, N.C., on March 14, 1957, to
BY REV. ROBERT W. LEE IV As a pastor, it is an incredibly humbling honor to preach to anyone who will listen. When that audience includes the man who served
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Rowan County man faces multiple felony charges in connection with the theft of more than $15,000 worth of property from a storage unit in the Mooresville
Special to IFN RALEIGH — In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 2,000 free radon test kits available beginning
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway Patrol has released the name of a man who was fatally injured Sunday morning when a tree fell on his vehicle. Matthew Ronald
Linda Gayle Comer Crawford, 82, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was at home surrounded by her family as she
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 20 ♦ Barry Thomas Moose Jr., 45, of Old Miller Road, Statesville, charged with three counts
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its December meeting with a potluck meal and special guest entertainer Diana Fox (*aka “Miss Eufola”), a mature Southern lady with
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Special to IFN The Insomniacs and N-Spire Band will perform on Tuesday, December 31, at the Statesville Civic Center’s New Year’s Eve & 25th Anniversary Celebration. The doors open at
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,