Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance to help keep your well safe after a flood. Excessive rains and flooding can
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Special to IFN EnergyUnited crews are working to restore power outages and assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby as the storm continues to move through the cooperative’s service area. Flooding
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction on Thursday announced the 2024-2025 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in
Matthew Jacob Lasswell, 49, of the Cool Spring Community, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on June 26,
Margaret Franklin Ramsue Scott, 63, affectionately known as Frankie, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 3, 2024, surrounded by her family at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in
Charles “Chaz” Edgar Richards, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away as a result of an auto accident on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1950, to
Edward Keith Boan, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 15, 1956, to the late James Earl Boan and
Frank Paul DiStefano, 77, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born in New Brunswick, N.J., on November 13, 1946, he was the husband of Karen Peterson
Lillie Louise Krider, 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Catawba County, N.C., on February 23, 1941, and was the daughter of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mt. Ulla man faces eight felony charges in connection with a fire that destroyed a home, killed several pets and injured two firefighters. Iredell County Sheriff
Special to IFN The North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections will host a town hall in Statesville on Thursday, August 29. This event is part of a
Special to IFN East Side Baptist Church in Statesville will hold Homecoming on Sunday, August 11. Pastor Jim Park will be the guest speaker during Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Public Notice TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PARTICULARLY THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF STATESVILLE’S PLANNING JURISDICTION YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE: That the City Council of the City of Statesville
Public Notice THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM OF THE IREDELL COUNTY
Ronald Wayne Mills, 55, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, after suffering a long battle with diabetes. Ronnie had a booming voice but a big heart
Charles Michael Beetner, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Friday night, August 2, 2024. He was born June 27, 1940, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to parents Ray and Myra Beetner.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges residents across Central and Eastern North Carolina to prepare immediately for severe weather conditions as tropical storm Debby approaches.
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has been recognized in the 2024 Healthiest Employers of Charlotte, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the wellbeing of their
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools early college students returned to campus on Tuesday, kicking off the new year a week before most district students. At Crossroads Arts and Science Early
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Troutman Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out at ESC Park on Tuesday evening. Representatives from Iredell-Statesville Schools, local law enforcement agencies and fire departments,
Special to IFN A Newton man was sentenced to federal prison on Tuesday for a string of armed robberies in North Carolina. Adrian Alexander Bryson, 29, was ordered to serve
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday began the process of eliminating county funding for the Wayside Volunteer Fire Department. The move, which almost certainly signals the end of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville woman faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found an assortment of illegal drugs in her vehicle. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Mr. David Monroe Byrd, 84, passed away August 3, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Elkin, N.C., to the late Rev. John Preston
Marjorie Craven Carson, 97, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her home. Marjorie was born May 16, 1927, in Wilkes County, the daughter of the
Boyd Lincoln Anderson, 99, of Statesville, N.C., passed away August 3, 2024, after a short-term illness at Gordon Hospice House. Boyd was born January 9, 1925, in Iredell County to
BY STACIE LETT CAIN A controversial development plan was pulled from the Statesville City Council’s agenda just before Monday’s council meeting. City staff released a statement and posted signs outside
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members and Town Manager Ron Wyatt expressed their dismay that they had been left in the dark by county commissioners about plans for improving
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education met Monday and a significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation on Title IX. What is Title IX?
Special to IFN Mooresville town commissioners expressed their appreciation to recently retired Assistant Police Chief Robert Dyson on Monday and welcomed new Assistant Chief Rhonda Faust. Dyson, who retired after
STORY BY KARISSA MILLER PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell-Statesville Schools held a convocation Monday morning to kick off the 2024-2025 school year for teachers and staff. The event, which was
Stephen “Wesley” Smith, 57, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born in Rowan County, N.C., on August 17, 1966, to the late Matthew Truett Smith and
Mary Frances Floyd Stultz, known as “Mama Mary” by many, 85, of Mount Ulla, N.C., walked into the arms of Jesus completely healed on Saturday, August 3, 2024. She was
Jacob Mitch Goodman, 39, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home. Jacob was born on August 19, 1984, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a graduation ceremony for participants of the 2024 Teen Academy. Over the course of seven sessions, the teens gained invaluable
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is working to educate the public — and hopefully save lives — after three teens avoided serious injury when a golf cart they