IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 25 ♦ Jacob Graham Adams, 19, of Grass Hollow, Charlotte, charged with two counts of larceny, two
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BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homeless Collaborative members have issued a plea to residents for donations of winter gear to keep the area’s homeless population warm as temperatures dip. The need
IFN Staff Candidate filing for the 2026 elections resumes Monday and runs through Friday, December 19, in Iredell County. Numerous local and state races will be on the November ballot.
Special to IFN The Troutman Ruritan Club invites the community to attend its first National Wreaths Across America event at the New Perth Cemetery, located at 886 Perth Road at
Special to IFN Ripple Fiber, a 100-percent fiber-optic internet provider and network operator, reinforced its presence in the Statesville area this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Joined by representatives of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Folks decked out in the festive holiday apparel lined Eastway Drive in Troutman on Saturday morning for the annual Troutman Christmas Parade. The hour-long parade featured 90
Emma Jean Wellman Rankin, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home. She was born February 25, 1951, in Alexander County, the daughter of the
Ernest “Allan” Stafford of Mooresville and Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Sarasota, Fla., peacefully went to be with his Heavenly Father and family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, two days
Edgar “Tuck” Lazenby, 89, of Statesville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on December 3, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on February 20, 1936, in Statesville
Vera Lopresti, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Middlesex, N.J., peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at home. She was born in Cologne, Germany on October 26,
Irvin Saunders Walls Sr., 82, of, Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born April 26, 1943,
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
IFN Staff Iredell County Commissioner Scottie Brown has filed to run for re-election in 2026. “I will continue serving the county — all 200,000 people and not just one or
Special to IFN Iredell Health System and Piedmont HealthCare have teamed up to to offer Aquablation therapy at Iredell Memorial Hospital to treat men suffering from an enlarged prostate. The
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 17 ♦ Markel Antonio Sherrill, 33, of Rita Avenue, Statesville, charged with maintaining a dwelling or vehicle for
Bridgette Danielle Cooper (“Baby B”), 31, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Victor, W.Va., gained her wings on November 30, 2025, leaving her family and friends heartbroken and far too
Nanci Moreau Meyer, 47, of Mocksville, N.C., a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a
Fred “Tootie” Boyd Houston, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. A native of Iredell County, he was born on January 31, 1936, to Fred Dwight
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved several amendments to the county’s Land Development Code. “A lot of these changes are text amendments to create
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd gathered in Downtown Statesville on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. American Renaissance School’s chorus was on hand singing Christmas favorites and
BY DEBBIE PAGE Greg Whitfield and Rakeem Brawley were sworn in for another term on the Mooresville Graded School District School Board of Education on Wednesday night by Superior Court
Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer announced on Wednesday that she is seeking re-election to continue representing District 37, which includes all of Iredell County and the Towns of Cornelius
Special to IFN U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced earlier this week that a series of actions to further enhance and protect the integrity of the voter-registration process will be implemented
New Sweepstakes Casinos are gaining massive attention in December 2025 as players search for trusted sites that offer real rewards through safe sweepstakes gameplay. This guide ranks the newest sweepstakes
Astromania has arrived in Australia with a clear goal: provide a single gaming platform where casino players and sports bettors can use one account, one wallet, and one interface without
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON National Balloon Rally Charities Inc., the nonprofit that puts on the Carolina BalloonFest every October, continued its 50th anniversary celebration on Tuesday evening. During its annual Night
BY JEFF CORBETT A friend of mine was driving in morning traffic in downtown Charlotte. As she approached a fast-changing stoplight, she screeched to a halt just as it turned
Barbara Catherine Williams Lee, 87, of Statesville, N.C., received the fullness of her reward in the world to come on December 3, 2025. Barbara was born on April 28, 1938,
Robert Anderson Reid, 55, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1970, the same date as Elvis,
Patricia “Patsy” Greene Smith, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Formerly of Ellerbe, N.C., she was born on April 10, 1951 in Hampton, Va.,
Judy Bowman Connolly, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home. She was born April 29, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late
The launch of Hard Rock Bet’s online casino and sportsbook in Michigan marks far more than a new addition to the state’s gambling lineup. It reflects the accelerating evolution of
XRP has become one of the fastest-growing casino currencies in 2026 thanks to its near-instant settlement, extremely low fees, and strong global adoption across exchanges and mobile payments. After years
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell County Emergency Medical Services employees celebrated the department’s successes during the past year on Wednesday evening while also paying tribute to those who came before them.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), a first of its kind statewide health plan
Special to IFN Rep. Jeff McNeely announced Wednesday that he plans to seek re-election to the N.C. House of Representatives, continuing his service to the citizens of District 84. A