Shelvia “Shelby” Jean McAlister Nelson, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 29, 1952, Shelby…
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Margaret “Peggy” Bradley Davidson passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at 88 years of age, surrounded by her children and other family. Born February 9, 1937, in Lenoir, N.C., she…
Mr. Charlie Robinson, 79, of Boone, N.C., was born on July 20, 1946, in Kershaw, S.C., to the late Richard Robinson Sr. and Essie Mae Thomas Robinson. He entered into…
Mrs. Martha Ann Smith Stephens, affectionately known as “Ann,” was born on November 12, 1953, in Battle Creek, Mich., to the late George Smith and Dorothy Armstead Smith. She peacefully…
Sherika Danielle Howell, 46, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Sherika was born on September 9, 1979, to Karen Howell. Sherika…
Bruce Wayne Meadows, 72, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 16, 1953, in Iredell County, the…
People plan evenings around curtain times, dinner reservations, and trains that never wait. Convenience matters when the weather shifts or a meeting runs long. Same-day delivery brings the store to…
[caption id="attachment_117072" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Shellem Cline[/caption] Special to IFN Christian and family-friendly country and comedy artist Shellem Cline reached a career-defining milestone on Sunday night, earning the title of Artist…
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 17 ♦ Nathaniel Phillip Knox, 48, of Grandview Drive, Flushing, Mich., charged with possession of stolen property and…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members voted on Monday to contribute $150,000 to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County’s (HPCIC) efforts to build a grief and bereavement…
Elvin “Ron” Fredrick Valentine, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 20, 1940,…
Rev. James Junior Moore, 93, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on May 6, 1932, in…
Karen Clark Johnston, 84, of Statesville, N.C., born on May 26, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at her residence following a period of declining…
Carmen Zoraida Rodriguez, 66, of Statesville, N.C., was born on October 12, 1959, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to the late Juan and Adelina Echevarria Rodriguez. She passed away peacefully on Sunday,…
Walter Hurd Shaw Jr., born April 1, 1947, in Ipswich, Mass., passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mrs. Paula…
Martinique Marie Eckard, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on September 21, 1950, in Pendleton County, W.Va., she was the…
Raymond Ray Deviney, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Raymond was born August 21, 1940, in Cabarrus County to the…
Jane Christine Gilliland, 86, entered the house of the Lord on November 7, 2025. She walked closely with the Lord throughout her life. Her life was a testament to her…
Special to IFN Troutman Elementary School teachers Bethany Crisp and Emily Hawkins’ students honored the veterans connected to their classrooms by writing heartfelt thank-you notes. “We love our veterans and…
[caption id="attachment_117018" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photos courtesy of Mitchell Community College[/caption] BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Serving in the U.S. Marine Corps prepared Nicole Webb, a graphic designer and student at Mitchell Community…
Have you noticed how effortless it seems to get initial likes on Instagram? You post a holiday selfie or a photo of the trees in Redwood National Park, and before…
TikTok’s algorithm decides which videos appear on the “For You” page. It rewards visibility and engagement. Every day, 34 million videos hit TikTok about 270 every second. It’s no surprise…
Talk of a casino can light up a county meeting. Supporters picture new jobs, a stronger tax base, and busy hotels and restaurants. Neighbors worry about traffic, policing costs, and…
[caption id="attachment_116994" align="aligncenter" width="624"] Unsplash.com Photo[/caption] It’s never too early to start preparing for Valentine’s, especially when you’re on a low budget. If you need a few ideas to get…
BT KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve the district’s $274 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chief Finance Officer Adam Steele told the…
IFN Staff The Troutman Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon on Duck Creek Road. Officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the…
Special to IFN RALEIGH — For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina students increased their scores and participation in Advanced Placement exams, outpacing the national average and setting a…
A neighborhood’s local businesses are often its beating heart. They are the mom-and-pop stores, cafés, bakeries, and marketplaces that people go to for more than simply the goods sold there….
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, in partnership with the Full Bloom Film Festival, will present a special screening of “Stop Making Sense,” the groundbreaking concert film directed by…
Mr. Emanuel Turner was born in Iredell County on January 6, 1948, and was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Turner and Matha Elizabeth Turner Turner. He departed this…
Michael Claude Marshall, a devoted and faithful husband, father, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on August 30, 1958, in Norfolk, Va.,…
Martha Karen Lederer Miller, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Karen was born January 25, 1947, in Iredell County,…
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces a felony charge in connection with a stolen backhoe that was recovered in a field near Statesville. [caption id="attachment_116955" align="alignright" width="150"] Brett…
Special to IFN D1 Training, a leading fitness enrichment concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, will be reopening a new location at 221 Norman Station Boulevard in…
Special to IFN The anxiety trap, often called the cycle of avoidance, happens when we avoid situations that can cause anxiety or emotional distress. Avoidance provides temporary relief before the…
Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services is once again giving back to the community through a countywide food and clothing drive, which runs through November 15. Members of…