Shirley Kay Walker LeVan, 85, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Autumn Care Statesville following a brief illness. Shirley was born August 27, 1939, in Alexander
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Jane Julian Onsrud, 87, of Davidson, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024. Born on September 20, 1937, in Winston-Salem, N.C., she was the beloved daughter of the
Special to IFN In a powerful display of community solidarity, local churches and numerous community members have joined forces to support students at N.B. Mills Elementary School, a Title I
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina 25 days ago as the deadliest tropical storm in the state’s history. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency
Special to IFN The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) has released the second edition of its Business Resource Guide. The redesigned guide, which was initially produced and released
Special to IFN RALEIGH — More than 1 million voters in North Carolina have cast ballots in the 2024 general election, according to preliminary State Board of Elections data. In Iredell
Special to IFN Blues sensation Vanessa Collier perform at the Iredell Arts Council on Monday, October 21. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Known for her powerful voice and prowess
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 11 ♦ Jhkarei Monet Manns, 28, of Buffalo Avenue, Concord, charged with possession of a weapon
Brandy Nicole Ramsey, 47, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Brandy was born on April 21, 1977, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Junior Hawkins
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School was recently recertified as a Lighthouse School by the Leader in Me program in recognition of the school’s continued growth and innovation within
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 Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 9 ♦ A girl, Ayla Abdallah Maher Sawwan, born to Abdallah Sawwan and Samah Khalaf
Special to IFN Jenn Bass has been hired as the new executive director of Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont Bass hails from Boone, where she spent the past seven years
Jeffery Arvil “Jeff” Osborne, 46, of Harmony, N.C., died Thursday, October 17, 2024, in a logging accident. He was born in Iredell County on July 31, 1978, to John Arvil
Kenneth Venston Jones, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. Born in Bryson City, N.C., along with 10 siblings, Kenneth was the son of the late
Johnny Stewart, 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at his home following an extended illness. Johnny was born in Forsyth County, N.C.,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thousands of patrons enjoyed a beautiful fall afternoon at the 49th Carolina BalloonFest. This year’s end event concludes on Sunday. For information about tickets, parking and the
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
FROM STAFF REPORTS Betty Morrison, 91, was fired up to march to the polls and vote on Saturday morning. Before setting off with about two dozen others gathered for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 2 ♦ Mitchell Moses III, 43, of JC Circle, Mooresville, charged with embezzlement and misdemeanor larceny. OCTOBER
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to
Special to IFN South Iredell High School senior Jacqueline Maglente recently presented a check for $2,404.28 to Linda Morris, executive director of Bridge of Hearts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The 49th Carolina BalloonFest opened at the Statesville Regional Airport on Friday afternoon with perfect weather, and a large crowd was treated to live music, tasty food,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON G.L. Wilson Building Company hosted a balloon launch and breakfast for its employees on Friday morning, continuing a tradition that now spans more than a decade. The
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina voters turned out in droves on the weather-friendly first day of the in-person early voting period on Thursday, setting a first-day record of 353,166
Rosa Emerencia Martinez, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Rosa was born on January 23,1931, in
Natasha McClintick Coronell, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 18, 1982, in Hill Air
Jimmy Mack Combs, 78, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Jimmy was born in Iredell County, November
Joe Ronald Brawley, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born in Statesville, N.C., on June 6,
Tammy Lyn Wright Hartness, 51, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Cecil County, Md., to Elaine
Thomas “Tom” George English, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Anselmo, Neb., on October 10, 1928,
Luann Harris Watt, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 15, 2024, at Brookdale Peachtree Memory Care. Luann was born in Iredell County on May 14, 1938, to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 6 ♦ Mary Elizabeth Chambers, 69, of Old Charlotte Road, Statesville, charged with charged with assault with
Special to IFN Caroline Taylor has been selected to serve as the new Iredell County finance director, effective immediately. She brings 14 years of progressive service to Iredell County to
Special to IFN The Morningside School Reunion Association, also known as the Morningside Alumni Association, awards scholarships each year to deserving students who meet the criteria of the association. This
Special to IFN The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded more than $187,000 to support local nonprofits and individuals in grave need across EnergyUnited’s service area during the third quarter 0f 2024. Approximately