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
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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
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to fund a new ADA-accessible entrance to the Iredell County Government Center in Statesville. The $3.4 million project includes construction
Vivian Frances Ervin Newton, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Autumn Care in Cornelius, N.C. She was born April 17, 1935, in Mooresville to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Branch NAACP was presented the prestigious Thalheimer Award last week during the NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas. Branch President Todd Scott was shocked and
Charles Edward Boland, 73, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born December 1, 1950, in New York
Betty Jane Pettit (nee Howard), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community servant, passed away on July 19, 2024, at her home in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on December
Sheila Harmon Ammons passed peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Thursday, July 18, 2024, after a two-year cancer journey. Her family wishes to express
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 12 ♦ Christopher Steven Furr, 35, of Georgeville Road, Concord, charged with felony probation violation and
BY KARISSA MILLER A group of around 20 hikers from City of Statesville’s Parks and Recreation Adventure Camp ascended to the summit of Bakers Mountain in Catawba County during a
Barbara Jean Williams, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Vernon Hills, Ill., entered into Eternal Rest and was reunited with her beloved husband on July 18, 2024. She was
Joyce Susan Hedrick Pestlin, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in her home. Joyce was born on July 20, 1957, in Statesville to JW Hedrick
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 3 ♦ Daquan Tyjeah Randall, 20, of S. Oakland Street, Dallas, charged with possession of a stolen
BY KARISSA MILLER Approximately 162 new Iredell-Statesville Schools’ employees were welcomed this week at South Iredell High School in Troutman for the system’s new employee orientation. The event is annual
Special to IFN The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently announced that the Town of Mooresville has earned GFOA’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR Award)
Special to IFN Xavier Townsend was promoted to director of Environmental Services (EVS) for Iredell Health System, effective July 1. Townsend previously held the assistant director of EVS role for
FROM STAFF REPORTS With the Iredell County Detention Center nearing capacity, county commissioners on Tuesday took a small step toward a possible solution. Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize County Manager
Mr. Jerry Allen Gibbs, 80, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Gibbs was born in Catawba County, N.C., on June 20,
Mr. Michael Anthony Wilson, 64, of 1103 Caldwell Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on October 1, 1959, and was the son of the late Jessie Mae Chism
George Everett Caudle, 94, died at his home in Statesville, N.C., on Saturday, July 13, 2024, following a long battle with dementia. He was born in the Stanly County community
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 The EnergyUnited Foundation donated $172,270.76 to individuals, families, households and nonprofit organizations in the second quarter of 2024. Donations to 100 applications were approved during the quarter.
Special to IFN Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is now accepting applications from artists for the Fall Fine Art Crawl. This year’s fall event is set for Saturday, September 21, from
Special to IFN With Iredell County designated as an area of severe and moderate drought despite recent rains, Iredell Water must move into a Stage Two Mandatory Water Shortage Condition,
David Hugh Land, 75, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Wednesday July 17, 2024, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Va., following a brief illness. He was born in