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Opportunity of a Lifetime: Local tennis player trains at Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER It’s impossible to know what the future holds for Theo Johnson and how far tennis might take him. But the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain was a

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EnergyUnited accelerates timeline for power restoration in most areas

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited officials on Sunday accelerated their timeline for restoring power to members affected by Tropical Storm Helene, except in the hardest hit areas. The cooperative’s crews continue

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ICSO Felony Arrests: September 20-26

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 20 ♦ Taryn Oneal Byers, 38, of Nursery Lane, Statesville, charged with sex offender/fail to verify

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N.C. unemployment rate increased slightly in August

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 3.8 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate decreased

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

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,

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Emergency supplies rushed to Western North Carolina as death toll rises

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Rescue and recovery operations continue to take place in western North Carolina as resources and aid are brought into the region. While North Carolina Emergency Management

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

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

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Edward Odell Brooks

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Edward Odell Brooks, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born on December 7, 1938, he was the husband of Evelyn Carol Howard Brooks and the

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Mary Broome Mitchum

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary “Nelle” Broome Mitchum died on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Nelle was born on December 11, 1936, in Marion, N.C., to the

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Photo Gallery: Northview Church of Christ hosts annual carnival

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Northview Church of Christ held its annual Stars Carnival on Saturday. The church’s Stars Ministry decorated the church with colorful circus-themed props to welcome children and adults

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Statesville Fire Department, Statesville Regional Airport serving as drop-off locations for hurricane relief effort

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The local aviation community, led by a group of dedicated pilots from Charlotte, is organizing relief supply flights to get much-needed resources into communities across Western North

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Donna Heaton

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Donna Heaton, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly September 26, 2024, at her home. Donna was born October 3, 1960, in Johnson City, Teen., to the late James Heaton

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Andrew “Andy” Pendleton

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Andrew “Andy” Lewis Pendleton of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 26, 2024. Born in Elizabeth City on December 6, 1922, he was the only son of Dr. A.L. Pendleton

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EnergyUnited expects to have power completely restored for members in Iredell, Alexander counties by October 1

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited announced Saturday that it expects crews to restore power outages caused by historic Tropical Storm Helene for members by Tuesday, October 1. Power outages are continuing

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Photo Gallery: Statesville Pride Parade and Festival

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Downtown Statesville was full of pride on Saturday afternoon as a diverse and colorful crowd paraded down Broad Street for the Statesville Pride Parade and Festival. The

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Statesville Planning Board divided on rezoning request for 160-unit Arey Road development

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville Planning & Zoning Board met encountered resistance from neighbors on Tuesday as it began discussing plans for another housing development in an area that

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Gov. Cooper requests Major Disaster Declaration to expedite federal aid for Tropical Storm Helene recovery

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government for North Carolina for 39 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee

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Celebrating the Power of We: Longest Table events scheduled for October 6 in Mooresville, October 8 in Statesville

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Longest Table is being set in Mooresville and Statesville to celebrate “The Power of We.” These community meals will allow hundreds of community members to gather

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Town of Mooresville: Notice of Public Meetings

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Iredell County, N.C. Town of Mooresville, N.C. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS The Town of Mooresville (Town) is exploring options to expand its wastewater treatment capacity to accommodate its growing population,

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Dorcas Susan Brotherton

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Dorcas Susan Brotherton, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024. Dorcas was born on May 17, 1935, to the late Robert Sloan Brown Sr. and

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W.C. Edwards

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

W.C. Edwards, 69, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House after a lengthy illness. At an early age, W.C. was baptized at Shiloh Institutional

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Helene continues to bring heavy rain, life-threatening flooding to Western N.C.

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and state leaders continue to urge North Carolina residents to monitor dangerous conditions from Hurricane Helene and stay off roads in the western

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (September 27)

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

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

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Town of Mooresville releases results of soil testing at Reed Creek Park

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has received soil sample results from the Reed Creek Park property. The results show levels of Radium 226 + 228 are well within

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Falconer Foundation awards $10,000 scholarship to Crossroads early college graduate

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Falconer Foundation, a Mooresville-based nonprofit organization serving Iredell County, has awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Lauren Hoyle. Established in 2020, the foundation grants scholarships on an

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N.C. Elections officials have removed nearly 750,000 ineligible registrants from voter rolls

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — From the start of 2023 through August 2024, county boards of elections in North Carolina removed more than 747,000 ineligible registration records from the state’s

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EnergyUnited crews responding to widespread power outages caused by Tropical Storm Helene

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN EnergyUnited is currently experiencing widespread power outages due to the severe impact of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm will continue to move through the region today with

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Andrea Frazier Burch

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Andrea Frazier Burch, 60, daughter of the late Robert Brown and Mary Frazier Brown, departed this life on September 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Iredell County,

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Magdalene Davis

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

On June 25, 1936, God blessed the world with a precious gift, Evangelist Magdalene Davis. She was born to the late Fenn and Maebelle Davis in Greenville County, S.C. She

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William Russell “Rusty” Barkley

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

William Russell “Rusty” Barkley passed peacefully at his home in Concord, N.C., on September 23, 2024. Rusty was born November 6, 1953, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late John William Barkley

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Matthew Reece Eulitt

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

With heavy hearts we bid farewell to our beloved son, Matthew Reece Eulitt, who departed from this world on September 17, 2024, at the age of 37. Matthew was a

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Mya Tanasia Sherrill

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Mya Tanasia Sherrill, 16, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was born on September 18, 2007, in Mooresville, N.C., to Patrick Sherrill and April Frye.

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Samuel R. Scozzari

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Samuel R. Scozzari, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024. He was born and raised in Auburn, N.Y., and was the son of the late Samuel

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Barbara Jean Dunn

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Barbara Jean Dunn, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. She was 68. Barbara was the heart of

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Pearl Boan Sigmon

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Pearl Boan Sigmon, affectionately known as “Maw Pearl,” 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Chesterfield County,

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Fifth Street Ministries, community partners celebrate completion of four new tiny homes for veterans (Photo Gallery)

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Fifth Street Ministries and Purple Heart Homes representatives welcomed local officials and the community on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of four new tiny homes, which will

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