Brenda Carter Benge, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Welch, W.Va., on April 28, 1952. She
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Special to IFN After 25 years of service to Iredell-Statesville Schools students, School Nutrition Director Tina Wilson is retiring. Wilson has an extensive background in feeding individuals of all ages,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a $20 million investment made possible by the N.C. General Assembly in Non-Law Enforcement Transportation,
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Planning is underway for the property in downtown Statesville that was destroyed by a fire in April of 2023. A three-story building featuring a restaurant and retail
Cathy Jo Brown Seipel, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on June 9, 1950,
Richard Johnson was born January 10, 1930 in Eutawville, S.C., to the late Joe Levy and Rosa Lee Nesbit Johnson. He passed away December 17, 2024, at the S. Mitchell
With heavy hearts his family shares that Phillip Lynn Tillman stepped into eternity on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 92. At his passing, he was resting comfortably
Marie Johnson Cash, 97, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, December 19, 2024, following an illness. She was born May 22, 1927, to the late Otis Franklin Johnson and Isolene Whitlock
Mary Troutman Evans, 73, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Born, January 28, 1951, in Statesville, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Harold and Eva Catherine
Sylvia Carson Whitley, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Autumn Care. She was born in Statesville on August 27, 1941, to the late Erskine Wilbur
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said while he is the face of the organization, the men and women who answer the calls, work at the detention center,
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County on Friday announced the recipients of the 2024 Endowment for the Future Grants. “We are grateful for the many thoughtful and
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
Special to IFN The American Red Cross will hold its 36th Annual Masonic Community Blood Drives from Wednesday, January 8, through Friday, January 17, 2025. This blood drives will be
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about an alarming increase in “fake law enforcement” scams. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers to deceive citizens, often
CONTRIBUTED The festive season brings joy, celebrations—and, for many, the inevitable online shopping spree. While convenient, this approach can quickly become costly when delivery fees stack up. Fortunately, there are
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County has received a clean audit of its most recent financial statements. Cassie Wilson, a CPA with Martin Starnes & Associates, presented the findings of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Lexington man has been sentenced to 300 days in jail for causing a crash that killed two Mooresville men earlier this year. A Davidson County judge
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda Mack, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who departed this life on December 16, 2024, at
Words cannot express the depth of our love and thankfulness for our beloved Elizabeth Grace Hefner, child of God, new creation in Christ, daughter, sister, mother, and friend. The Lord Jesus
Brenda Sue Mason Stone, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. Brenda was born April 15, 1945, in northern Iredell County to the late Bub Wiley and
Ruby Matheson Alexander, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Lovingly known to all as “Mama Ruby,” she was the sweetest
BY JEFF CORBETT While visiting a remote mountain town, a tourist walking down Main Street was approached by a scruffy hillbilly fresh out of the woods. Carrying a shotgun and
CONTRIBUTED Technology is the driving force behind modern education, transforming classrooms into hubs of innovation and creativity. But what happens when not all students have equal access to these opportunities?
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced a $4 million investment to expand and professionalize family peer support services statewide. This
CONTRIBUTED Iredell County is located at the heart of North Carolina. Filled with history, community spirit, and rapid development. The county is on track to gain all eyes upon itself.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday delivered his farewell address and celebrated the progress made building a North Carolina where people are better educated, healthier and
Rachel Hickman Spencer entered this world on September 8, 1924, and after a remarkable life of 100 years, departed this earth to join the heavenly chorus on December 18, 2024.
Dr. Therry Dawne Nash Deal passed away on December 15, 2024, at her home on St. Simon’s Island, Ga. She was 89 years old. Therry was born in the Shiloh
Barbara Ann “Beadie” Lackey, 73, of Hiddenite, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 17, 2024. She was born March 25, 1951 in Amonate,
Lonnie Fox, 83, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Mayville, N.Y, passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., surrounded by family, on December 15, 2024. He was born
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway Patrol is investigating a high-speed chase involving a Statesville man that ended in a head-on collision on Old Mountain Road in Alexander County.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Mayor Chris Carney cast the deciding vote Monday, clearing the way for the development of Mooresville Village, a Birkdale-like community with a mix of commercial and
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students received a special surprise from Santa Claus, a kind-hearted Grinch and the elves on Tuesday morning. “Who wants to sing Jingle Bells?”
Special to IFN Local author Robyn Witherspoon has published a new 30-day devotional titled “Pray Without Ceasing: A Journey of Continuous Communication with God.” The book, which Witherspoon describes as
Richard “Dick” Clifford Snyder, 90 of Dunwoody, Ga., passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home. Dick was born June 14, 1934, in Alamance County, N.C., to