Lawrence “Larry” Dalton Fink Jr. passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, one day shy of his 82nd birthday. Born on October 6, 1942, in Williamsport, Pa., Larry lived a
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Ellen Campbell Behrens, 73, of Troutman, N.C., found eternal rest on the morning of Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1951, in Nassau County, N.Y., to
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL FROM STAFF REPORTS Superheroes are known for their courage and their willingness to help others. On Wednesday, nearly 500 superheroes gathered at the Statesville Civic Center
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces a felony drug charge after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for operating a scooter without a license
Special to IFN Gina Parker has been selected as assistant vice president of Behavioral Health at Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital. Parker brings a wealth of knowledge from her near
Special to IFN The South Iredell High School Class of 1969 held its 55th class reunion at Twisted Oak American Bar and Grill in Statesville on September 28. Pictured (first
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County remained 4.1 percent in August. Iredell has a workforce of 97,403. In August, a total of 3,973 individuals were classified
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper held a briefing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Wednesday to provide updates on North Carolina’s unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene. They were
Earl Nelson Stockton, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House after a brief illness. He was born on April
Randall Kit Neaves, 64, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 in Statesville, N.C. He was born on April 13, 1960, in Iredell County to Thomas Ray
Noah Landon “Snowball” Campbell, 88, of Moravian Falls, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at The Greens of Hickory. He was born June 4, 1936, in Alexander County,
BY ERICA CRANE Girl Scout Troop #13179 recently went above and beyond in their mission to give back to the community, collecting $1,700 worth of hygiene products in just one
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted on Monday to deny a request to rezone 500 acres off Scotts Creek Road, blocking plans for the controversial 900-unit Holland
Special to IFN Doosan Bobcat is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 31 at its Statesville manufacturing facility, located at 1293
FROM STAFF REPORTS As part of an ongoing initiative to reduce illegal narcotics in the community, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 individuals for selling drugs directly to an undercover
Special to IFN As respiratory illness season approaches, the Iredell County Health Department is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from seasonal illnesses
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 25 ♦ A girl, Kyomi Mi’Luv Summers, born to Ke’Aira Luckey of Mooresville. SEPTEMBER 29
Special to IFN The North Iredell High School Class of 1969 recently held its 55th class reunion at Twisted Oak American Bar and Grill in Statesville. Members of the class
Jean Murdock Brown, 85, of Troutman, N.C., went on to meet her savior on October 7, 2024. She was the oldest of five children, born in 1939 in the Scotts
Genoa Hayes Taylor passed peacefully at home on the evening of October 5, 2024. She has joined her beloved son, Russell, and her husband, Bill, as they welcomed her home
Sharon Ann “Sha” Hunter McCullough, 69, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. She was born in Iredell County
Samuel Dale Frogge, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Sam was born in Decatur County, Ind., on
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a new policy that would allow staff members to administer life-saving Naloxone in district schools. Naloxone is a medicine
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau partnered with local balloon pilots to raise money for Spruce Pine on Monday evening. The event
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has added two Belgian Malinois to the Canine Unit. Deputy Moncus has a new partner, Canine Kash, and Deputy Ashley will be
BY KEVIN IMM South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel deployed to Newland, Banner Elk and the Crossnore area of Western North Carolina early Sunday morning to deliver supplies and assist
Special to IFN If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you know the toll it can take on a person’s physical and emotional abilities. While
Special to IFN EnergyUnited has been named a Top Workplace 2024 Award winner by The Charlotte Magazine. This is the second consecutive year in which the cooperative has received this
Herbert Hoover Robinson Jr. (Herb and affectionately called Herbie) passed away at age 74 on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home in Taylorsville, N.C., as a result of an
Kenneth Sherril Privette, 71, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell
Special to IFN M/I Homes of Charlotte has closed on the purchase of 123.5 acres off Rinehardt Road in Mooresville, which will be the site of its newest community. Cambrey
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man faces several criminal charges related to the assault of his ex-wife and their daughter following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Air search and rescue teams flew 48 additional missions on Saturday, locating 39 survivors stranded in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic flooding to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 21 ♦ Tahim DaQuan Hunte-Dixon, 31, of Crestdale Drive, Charlotte, charged with speeding to elude arrest, misdemeanor
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell County Homeless Coalition is continuing its work in the community and preparing for the cold weather and the upcoming holiday season. Those in need of
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR A while back, I had the pleasure of working on a research project with an archeological field director for a surveying company based in Asheville. His company