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BY JEFF CORBETT Taking oneself too seriously can derail any relationship. Queen Victoria of England learned this lesson very quickly in her marriage to Prince Albert. It was an extremely
FROM STAFF REPORTS A tip provided to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office through its app helped lead to the arrest of two individuals at a Statesville motel. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS As the 2024-2025 season kicks off, attendees at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ athletic events should anticipate heightened security screening at all district athletic venues. In an effort to keep
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County has received a transformative $500,000 life insurance gift to its Endowment for the Future from a generous couple in Mooresville. This
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Police Department officers arrested three individuals on Thursday after receiving alerts from automatic license plate readers for stolen vehicles. About 12:41 p.m., officers received an alert
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces five felony charges and three misdemeanors in connection with the theft of artifacts from Fort Dobbs State Historic Site near Statesville. Iredell County
Irene McClements Durbin Fenske, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 4, 1940, in Dover,
Mrs. Jeannette Glass Plyler, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Jeannette was born October 7, 1940,
On August 20, 2024, we lost Carolyn Cook Snow, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, an aunt, and a dear friend. She was born May 20, 1948. Carolyn
Shareef Isaiah Beverley, 31, of 1205 Harris Street, Statesville, N.C, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on October 15, 1992, and was the son of the late Jerome Weston and Barbara
Mr. Johnnie Parker, 74, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1949, and was the son of the
Mr. Stanley Curtis Summers, 58, of 1021 Foxtcroft Lane, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on September 4, 1965, and was the son of the late Andrew Curtis Summers
Mr. Charles Eugene Williams, 80, of 128 Rowan Mill Road, Salisbury, N.C., was born in Warren, Ohio, on Mach 5, 1944, and was the son of the late Garrett Williams
Lois Jean Rector Lovette, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Lois Jean was
Stanley “Stan” Fleming Goodman, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Dennis
Special to IFN The Mitchell Community College Small Business Center will present a free webinar “AI Photos: Revolutionize Your Marketing Imagery for Your Business” on Tuesday, August 27. The webinar
Special to IFN Rocky Mount Church will host its 8th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, September 14. The free family-friendly car show will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1
Special to IFN Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court James Lee Mixson III was recently sworn in as president of the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court. N.C. Supreme
BY KARISSA MILLER Lucas Callejas appreciates the second chance he was given. The teen was charged with simple assault after he got into a fight a school. At the time,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Faced with opposition from several of the county’s most prominent farmers and landowners, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday delayed action on a proposal to
Gerald Lee Johnson, 86, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of August 19, 2024, at his home. No services will be held at this time per his wishes. If you
Linda Claire Krafft, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Forked River, N.J., peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in the comfort of
Larry James Roberts Sr., 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born in Holland, Mich., on
Delores Clardy, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1940, in Vicksburg, Miss., to Rev. H. Matthew Beecham and Esther
Gladious Fore Wilson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Gaston County on November 29, 1942, to the late
Patricia Ann Speaks, 67 of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Iredell County on September 27, 1956,
Barbara Ann Miller Eudy, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 20, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Iredell County on March 9, 1945, to the
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival Committee has announced a new addition to this year’s lineup with its first-ever animated feature film. “The Inventor,” which captures the life
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – Federal prosecutors have secured an indictment charging a second suspect in a cattle theft scheme that targeted sales barns in Iredell and Cleveland counties. A
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday recognized the Justice For All Party as an official political party in the state. The decision came in
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Pride Alliance will host a murder mystery dinner with the Historic Sharpe House on Sunday, August 25. The dinner event, which starts at 6 p.m.
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 7 ♦ A boy, River Lane Jones, born to Lane and Brittany Jones of Taylorsville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners have agreed to spend $130 million to pay for construction of the new Weathers Creek High School. Iredell-Statesville Schools asked for
Special to IFN RALEIGH — School boards from at least 10 North Carolina public school districts are calling on the General Assembly to make meaningful investments in teacher pay and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop by Troutman police officers. The TPD announced the arrest of Abraham Roman, 25, in a news