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
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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
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Bill Meadows has a lifetime of incredible memories from his career in hot-air ballooning. There was the time he nearly buzzed the tower at Charlotte Douglas International
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 6,000 Iredell County residents cast their ballots on Thursday, during the first day of in-person early voting for the November 5 general election. Elections officials
Shawn “Morgan” Coalson, 27, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on October 13, 2024. He was born June 3, 1997, in Surry County, N.C., to Christy Jones Coalson and the late Thomas
Norman Andrew Nelson, known as “Andy” or “Doggie,” 39, passed away peacefully at his home in Mooresville, N.C., on October 13, 2024. Andy was born to Norman and Laurie Nelson
Linda Lou Fisher Halverson, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, October 14, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Sauk County, Wis., on June 7,
Robert “Pops” James Howard Sr., 65, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Chemung
Mr. Calvin Gill Jr., 84, was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on September 25, 1940, to the late Tom Gill and Lillie Mae Dixon. He departed this life on Tuesday,
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Crosby, 63, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 7, 1961, and was the son of Doris Naomi White Crosby and the late Willie Gene Crosby.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved new fire coverage plans for the Wayside Volunteer Fire District. During the pre-agenda briefing, Fire Services and Emergency
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville Stormwater Department and the Town’s Environmental Protection Committee will hold a community cleanup event in the Eastern Heights community on Saturday, October 26.
Special to IFN Brothers Andy Setzer and Rick Rhyne have headed up a program through Mt. Moriah Lodge #690 to collect and distribute stuffed animals to local law enforcement agencies.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2024-2025 flu season. An adult in the Charlotte metro
Tonie Karen McDaniels, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Iredell County on April 1,
Mildred Ann Sutton Jones of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Born in Bryson City, N.C., along with 10 siblings, Mildred was the daughter of the late
Special to IFN Following a national search, Iredell County officials announced Wednesday that Eric Morrison has been hired as Emergency Medical Services director, effective November 14. Morrison has nearly three
Miss Patricia “Patsy” Ruth Stewart, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at The Greens of Maple Leaf of Statesville, following an illness of two months. She