Special to IFN Mooresville Arts is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibits, which are currently on display at the Depot. Hot+Cold The Hot+Cold Themed Group Exhibit is
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BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue personnel conducted a “burn down” of a home of Murdock Road on Friday with cooperation from the town and the homeowner, who donated the
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 Working with the Three Rivers Land Trust, the Patterson family has protected a large tract of land north of Harmony from development. Three Rivers Land Trust has
Special to IFN A Sherrills Ford man who was charged with sexually assaulting women in Iredell and Mooresville counties has been sentenced to 50 to 120 months in prison. Michael
Prosecutors now plan to seek death penalty for Corey Cook BY MIKE FUHRMAN A man accused of murdering his parents and brother and then burning the family’s home to conceal
Boyce “John” Eugene Jenkins, 79, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home. He was born August 5, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to
Vallie Mae Oglesby, 80, of Troutman, N.C., departed life on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Iredell County on March 6, 1944, to the late Thomas
Billie Jo Matheson Powell, 99, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on July 24, 2024, just 50 days shy of her 100th birthday.
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Sam Parks’ interest in hot air ballooning took off in 1986 when he volunteered as the chase crew coordinator for the National Balloon Rally, which is now
Special to IFN The Morningside School Alumni Association will hold its Annual Labor Day Weekend Reunion in Statesville on August 30-31. The reunion will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday,
Special to IFN Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mt. Mourne, as one of its three summertime activities, recently held a Fishing Derby at the Lake Norman State Park for Pack
PUBLIC NOTICE THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM OF THE IREDELL COUNTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT ORDINANCE The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Statesville will conduct a public hearing at Statesville
Legacy Khalifa Freeman, who was affectionately known as Bud, was born in Iredell County on February 13, 2019, and was the son of Richard Olympic Freeman and Jenifer V. Nichols.
Ms. Angela Louise Leach, who was known as “Rabbit” and “Arabb Money-Leach,” passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on October 20, 1986,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident who was on probation faces new drug charges following his arrest by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team. Sheriff
Paul Joe Cannon Jr. passed away peacefully at Amorem Hospice House in Valdese, NC.., on July 23, 2024, at the age of 66. Paul, who was known as “Spunky,” was
Jeffery Bales, 59, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Welch, W.Va., on April 25, 1965, to the
Kristen Lynette Sherrill, 47, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2024, at her home. Lynette was born July 15, 1977, in Caldwell County, N.C., and was the
BY KARISSA MILLER A dozen Career Academy and Technical School students competed in the SkillsUSA national competition and conference this summer after earning gold medals in state competitions. Ten of
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Participants in the 9th annual Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy are getting an in depth look this summer at the important work ICSO personnel do throughout
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board on Monday took a step toward giving the town more control in traffic impact analyses (TIAs) conducted for proposed residential and
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Colton Blake has been named the park superintendent of Lake Norman State Park. Blake succeeds Scott Avis, who was promoted to superintendent of the South
Edwin Jones Cummings Stillman Jr., 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. He was born on September 11, 1947,
Jimmy “Jim” Lyerly Campbell, 85, of Cleveland, N.C., died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness. Born in Rowan County on May 5, 1939, he was
BY STACIE LETT CAIN A steady stream of residents made their way from one picture board to another Monday night at the Statesville Civic Center to see what was
Special to IFN Are you part of an organization, school, nonprofit, or local government in Iredell County? The Golden Leaf Community-Based Grant Initiative is designed to identify projects with the
Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More than
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 21 ♦ Kenneth Wayne Frieze II, 46, of Millsaps Road, Statesville, charged with assault inflicting physical injury
Bonnie Lou Brown McCullen, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Accordius Health of Salisbury. She is survived by her son, Delmer Junior McCullen; brothers,
Kenny Michael Mitchell, 73, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away July 18, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House after a lengthy illness. The son of Kenneth and Alda Prevette Mitchell, he
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an ATV crash that claimed the life of a 5-year-old child on Sunday afternoon. ICSO deputies and emergency responders were
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 8 ♦ A girl, Olivia Camille Monroy Garcia, born to Carlos and Paulina Monroy of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources on Monday announced a historic $421 million grant award under the Environmental Protection
Special to IFN Jay Braxton works in the motorsports industry and travels a lot. He loves animals but doesn’t consider himself a cat person. Anita Wize is a part-time Hospice