FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 6 ♦ Matthew Boyd Garner, 44, of Breezeway Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A huge crowd descended on Mooreville’s Liberty Park on Saturday for the Bands, Brews, & BBQ Festival. Country music star Jo Dee Messina (above) was the main
Lori Beth Leeds Canella, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on August 29,
Robert “Robbie” Lewis Davidson Jr., 79, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June
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
Special to IFN RALEIGH — In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Week, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services released a new report, “Transforming North Carolina’s Behavioral Health System: Investing in
Special to IFN RALEIGH — All 100 county boards of elections must send absentee ballots to eligible military and overseas citizens who requested them for the 2024 general election on
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department will host its annual “Night Out” event on Thursday, October 3, in Downtown Statesville. This free community event, held in conjunction with National
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of community volunteers gathered at Statesville High School on Friday to celebrate the new school year with a student and staff appreciation celebration. Staff and students
Ivan Ricardo Sandoval, 43, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born in New York, New York on December 18, 1981, to the late Jose Alfonso Sandoval
Jessica Dawn Teague, 43, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at home on September 8, 2024. Jessica was born on August 15, 1981, in Statesville, N.C., to Nicus Hamrick Jr. and
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Jones, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Patricia peacefully departed this life on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Gordon
Rev. Robert “Bob” Sherer, 93, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at his home. Rev. Sherer was born on March 17, 1931, in Sharon, S.C., at home
Joseph Driesse, 78, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away September 12, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following an extended illness. Joe was born November 23, 1945, in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Additional law enforcement officers were present on Iredell-Statesville Schools campuses on Friday as a precaution following rumors of school threats. I-SS officials and local law enforcement agencies
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 Crosby Scholars of Iredell County invites prospective and returning students and parents to attend the organization’s annual Open House on Tuesday, September 17. The drop-in event will
Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer has received the endorsement of the State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC). Representing over 46,000 state employees and retirees, SEANC advocates for the
By Carolyn H. Sherrill Photos by Lee Ann Sherrill Members of Scotts High School Class of 1962 recently gathered for their 62nd class reunion at Boxcar Grille in Statesville. In
Ann Harris Nelson, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her home. She was born April 17, 1931, in Baldwin County, Ala., to the late John
Kevin Ray Rankins, 68, of 605 Brevard Street, Statesville, N.C., who was affectionally know as “Winky” and very well known for his love, kindness and humble spirits, gained his wings
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owner of a vehicle involved in two separate larcenies in northern Iredell County. The
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District School Board of Education received a clean 2023-2024 audit report, which Chief Financial Officer Angie Davis credited to the district’s financial team
BY KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School’s automotive collision repair program was one of a dozen schools selected to participate in Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) pilot donation program.
Special to IFN The U.S. Attorney’s Office has intensified federal efforts to address the surge in mail thefts by increasing the prosecution of cases involving stolen mail, announced Dena J.
Special to IFN If you’re in search of community that values friendship, learning, adventure and leadership, look no further than the world of Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to
Special to IFN Masters of Soul will take the stage at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday, September 21, to open the 2024-2025 season of Performing Arts Live. The
Patricia Holler Burns, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health. She was born in Iredell County
Marsha “Blackie” Kay Hazelwood Barnett, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 9, 2024, at her home residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mercer County,
David Warren Hamby, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born November 15, 1950, to the late Leonard Allen Hamby and
Florinda Olloqui Vallejo, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born on July 18, 1952, to the late Felipe Olloqui and Felipa
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Mooresville, in partnership with the Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club and Richard’s Coffee Shop, remembered the lives lost on September 11, 2001 , on Wednesday
Special to IFN Statesville Internal Medicine, formerly Nicholson Internal Medicine, is moving to 738 Bryant Street in the former office of Southern Oncology. Some long-time residents may remember this as
Special to IFN The skies over Statesville are set to dazzle once again as the 49th annual Carolina BalloonFest returns to the Statesville Regional Airport on October 18-20. Presented by
FROM STAFF REPORTS The mission of Carolina Farm Trust is to strengthen the local food system in the Carolinas. It couldn’t get more local than it did Tuesday evening for
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College has partnered with Appalachian State University’s Aspire Appalachian program, which provides a streamlined path for students enrolled in community colleges to complete their bachelor’s