James Pressly ♦ Age: 38 ♦ Address: 929 Argyle Court, Statesville ♦ Education: BA in History, University of South Carolina (2009) ; MBA, Western Carolina University (2013) ; MS in
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Todd Lange ♦ Age: 64 ♦ Address: 222 N. Mulberry Street, Statesville ♦ Education: Public Policy and Administration/Liberal Arts, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ♦ Professional Background: Former Sales and Project Executive
Dustin Jett ♦ Age: 39 ♦ Address: North Oakwood Drive, Statesville ♦ Education: High School ♦ Professional Background: Telecommunications Worker ♦ Elected experience: Proud Rookie ♦ Volunteer/community service experience: City
Frederick Foster ♦ Age: 54 ♦ Education: Statesville High School Class of 1990, Mitchell Community College Basic law-enforcement training 1993, Full Sail University Information and Technology 2025. ♦ Professional Background:
Scroll through Twitch or YouTube Gaming on any given night, and you’ll see a mix of shooters, sports sims, story adventures… and right in the middle, streamers spinning roulette wheels
What used to happen around kitchen tables or local clubs now unfolds through screens that connect players across time zones. Online gaming has redefined what it means to spend time
In the world of gastronomy, there are things that leave no one indifferent. Michelin-star dining is one of them. And when you combine it with the feeling of speed and
Harold B. Mette Jr., 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on October 10, 2025. He was born March 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of Marie Theresa Mette and Harold
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department hosted its first Community Day at Station 2 on Fifth Creek Road on Saturday. There were live emergency demonstrations, including car
Special to IFN Nila Granillo of Girl Scout Troop 13036 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that teaches children
Special to IFN Charlotte native Leslie Hamilton swam the length of Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest manmade lake, on October 6-7. Pending ratification by the Marathon Swimmers Federation (marathonswimmers.org), this
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 4 ♦ Nicholas Scott Bollen, 22, of Harmony Blend Drive, Harmony, charged with assault by strangulation inflicting
Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County is seeking participants and sponsors for a new fundraiser to support college and career access opportunities for local students. The inaugural Fall
Jesse Lynn Sprinkle, 4, received her angel wings on Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born April 26, 2021, in Mooresville, N.C., to Colton and Brianna Sprinkle. Jesse smiled at
Gary Wayne Johnson, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home. He had been in declining health for several years, but his death was
Special to IFN Over 330 participants and 26 volunteers gathered to lace up for a cure on Saturday, October 4, at the Statesville Family YMCA, raising an estimated $37,000 to
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IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 16 ♦ Michael Anthony Martinez, 48, of Casares Court, Laredo, Texas, charged with felony speeding to elude arrest,
Special to IFN Residents of the Catawba Valley area will join with millions of Americans across the country on Saturday, October 18, in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at
Special to IFN The City of Statesville on Friday announced changes to its parking enforcement and permitting systems to better serve residents, businesses, and visitors. Beginning October 15, several updates
BY JASON GARDNER Today’s world is changing at unprecedented speeds, and today’s schools need to do more than just teach facts. They need to teach students how to take charge
It is with deep love and profound gratitude that we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Phyllis Chunn-Duncan, a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, educator, mentor, and
Harry Franklin “Frankie” Thompson, 74, passed away peacefully early morning, Sunday, October 5, 2025, with his wife and sons in bed with him. He was born on November 28, 1950,
Kelly Brian Houston, 55, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Kelly was born February 5, 1970, to Dianne Morrow
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner shared an overview of recently released state assessment data with school board members on Tuesday night. At the elementary level,
Special to IFN Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is seeking adults who are ready to mentor the next generation of adventurers, scientists, innovators and leaders to become a Girl
Special to IFN Iredell County Department of Social Services employees recently worked together to support organizations within our community. On June 25, a donation drive was held to collect hygiene
Entrepreneurship is a process characterized by opportunities, challenges, and situation s that require critical decisions. Most business people are so concerned about growth and money earned that they fail to
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD What began as a one-day event to honor their late mother on what would have been her 70th birthday in 2014 has grown into a day of
Community invited to open house on October 16 Special to IFN Members Credit Union opened its newest branch at 1913 W Front Street in Statesville on October 1. The new
Short answer: “To avoid disruptions.” People from Iredell County love a good outdoor event. But for Iredell County’s event planners, weather remains a wildcard when it comes to events being
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Wednesday announced the first reported flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season. An adult in the western part
Donna Frances Johnson Walls, 81, of Statesville, N.C., was reunited with her Heavenly Father on October 1, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on
Keith Hall, a resident of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 1, 1956, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Harold Franklin “Frank” Handy, 77, passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Sunday , October 5, 2025. Frank was born on October 21, 1947, in