Edward “Ed” Lee Bass, 92, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Born on April 24, 1932, in Statesville, he was the
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Clyde David Lippard, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 27, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Clyde was born March 11, 1932, in Iredell County. He was the middle
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE Town Planner Andrew Ventresca introduced new Associate Planner Alexa Drumm, who has been on the job about one month, to the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board during
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Stony Point, West Iredell and Hiddenite fire departments conducted a live burning training on Friday on a residential structure that was donated to the Stony
Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation recently awarded $160,554 in grants to 26 nonprofits. The grants will support projects and programs that address education, mental health, human services,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper declares Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day in North Carolina — a day to remember those lost to overdose, honor their families and renew
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County officials gathered on Friday night to cut the ribbon and formally open the 88th Iredell County Agricultural Fair as excited families, couples, and teens looked
Nolan Gary Alexander, 78, passed away on August 29, 2024. Gary was born on August 6, 1946, in Iredell County. He graduated from Stony Point School in 1964. He served three
Billy Ray Chapman, 59, of Statesville, N.C., away August 28, 2024, at UNC Blue Ridge Health following an extended illness. He was born May 16, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., to
With deep regret and great sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved pizzaman, Jayson Michael Poluka, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Jayson was born in
Special to IFN This Labor Day Weekend all firefighters, EMTs, police officers, animal control workers, first responders, DSS staff, health department employees, and dispatchers get in free at Zootastic Park
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 people gathered at Christ Church in Statesville on Thursday evening to remember family and friends lost to the epidemic of overdoses occurring here and all
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 Multi-Platinum recording artist Jo Dee Messina will headline the performers featured in the 2nd Annual Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, September 14.
Special to IFN The Mooresville Police Department is warning the public of ongoing phone scams in which scammers are impersonating law enforcement agencies. Callers are impersonating MPD among other agencies
Goethe “Jake” Wilkins Marsh III, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1946, in Wilson, N.C., to
Antonio “Tony” Ruiz Roman, 75, of Statesville, N.C., unexpectedly passed away August 25, 2024, at his home. Tony was born June 13, 1949 in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, to the late
FROM STAFF REPORS A convicted rapist who has spent nearly half of his life in prison is behind bars again in Iredell County on charges he failed to comply with
Special to IFN In the 1960s, healthcare professionals and government leaders began conceptualizing a plan to revolutionize outpatient surgery through affordability, accessibility, and quality. On February 12, 1970, the first
Special to IFN Twenty-nine years after it was established in Stanly County, Three Rivers Land Trust has helped conserve more than 50,000 acres in the Piedmont region. The nonprofit reached
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The second annual in-person State of North Carolina Career Expo will welcome job seekers interested in careers in state government on Monday, September 9. The
PUBLIC NOTICE STATING THAT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF STATESVILLE HAS BEEN ADOPTED CHANGING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE TO NOVEMBER OF ODD YEARS AND CHANGING THE
Captain Branson M. Inscore, 27, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident in Thomson, Ga., on August 25, 2024. He was born in Iredell County on October
Edward Mitchell Robinson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 9, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1943, in Dumont, N.J., to John Chandley Robinson and Vergie Robinson
Ralph David Pomarico, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly a lifelong resident of Glenham, N.Y., passed away at his home in Mooresville on August 23, 2024, surrounded by his wife
ICSO deputies seized methamphetamine, handgun from defendant’s vehicle after crash Special to IFN An Ohio man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on drug and weapon charges stemming
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $4.5 million investment in the N.C. Child Treatment Program, a statewide initiative to train mental
Special to IFN In observance of Labor Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 2. This closure includes the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found crystal methamphetamine in a home in western Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Troutman, Wayside and Shepherds fire departments responded to a structure fire on Emma Mae Drive about 6:37 p.m. on Tuesday. Arriving units encountered heavy
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Presidential election years, like 2024, are busy times for voter registrations in North Carolina. Many voter registration drives are being conducted across the state this year.
Stephen Alexander Johnson, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in Duval County, Fla., on February 3, 1940, he was the husband of Martha Combs
Rodney Keith Sharpe, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born on November 17, 1959, he was the son of the late Clyde Samual “Sam” and
Jane Gilbert passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. Born in Louisville, Ky., to Margaret Sauer Wanless and George Smith Wanless on March 25, 1947, Jane spent her early years
Patsy Jones Tsitouris, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at The Pines of Davidson. Patsy was born February 3, 1939, in West Palm Beach, Fla., and