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BY KARISSA MILLER Twenty-one teams of elementary school students and nearly 20 teams of middle school students gathered at Unity Center on Wednesday and Thursday for the Iredell-Statesville Schools First
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman ABC store continue to surpass budget projections for sales and profits. Troutman ABC Board Chairman Layton Getsinger recently presented the store’s third quarter report to
Special to IFN Many people shy away from discussing topics like colonoscopies and gastrointestinal concerns. This is part of the reason why colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer
On Saturday, February 21, 1959, a beautiful sweet delicate flower was born in Iredell County, N.C., to Keith Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Jordan Stewart. Mary Ann Stewart was educated and graduated
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
Martha Jane Anderson Graham, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born on July 5, 1933, in
Linda Lambert Freeze, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on April 10, 1941, in Mooresville to the late James Franklin Lambert and
Lisa McLain Sherriff, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Lisa was born on July 27, 1970, in Iredell County, to Mary
BY KIM EROH Let me tell you about my son. He is an extraordinary human being in every way. His heart is tender, overflowing with compassion, empathy, and kindness. His
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council is continuing to mull a recommendation by a consultant to significantly increase water and sewer rates over the next decade. During a meeting
Special to IFN Careers on Wheels, a career exploration event, returned on Thursday to the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. About 2,000 sixth-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, N.C. Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie Buffaloe, and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev
Helen Levon Campbell Hartness, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on May 27, 1963,
James Gary Moose, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Gordon Hospice House. Born July 21, 1952, he was
Jeff Jordan, 60, passed away April 15, 2025. He was born in Mooresville, N.C., on August 4, 1964, to Harold Jordan Sr. and Nettie Moore Jordan. Jeff was a husband,
The Empire State truly has it all! Towering skyscrapers, the glitz and the glamor, and endless entertainment options. Now, thanks to the internet, there are plenty of sites for online
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2025 Rock the Park Summer Concert Series at Liberty Park. This year’s series promises an exceptional
Special to IFN Abby Miller of Girl Scout Troop 13042 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses inclusion
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 1 ♦ A girl, Palmer Ann Turner, born to Amanda and Dylan Turner of Statesville.
Special to IFN The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the county-level Pinewood Derby Race at the Rocky Mount Church in Mooresville. The race included the top three racers from
INVITATION TO BID STATESVILLE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 2025 Sealed bid proposals for Statesville Sidewalk Construction Project 2025 will be received by the City of Statesville at 227 S Center St.,
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Kathy Smith Capps, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Kathy was born November 17, 1948, in Bennettsville, S.C., to the late
Dorothy Leona Absher Dalton, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her residence. Dorothy was born February 19, 1950, in Richmond, Va., to the late Daniel
Rhonda Kay Logan Davis, 53, of Harmony, N.C., passed peacefully away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House surrounded by family. She was born on March 6, 1972,
Clement Michael “Mike” Holthouser, 79, of Cornelius, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. Mike was born on November 13, 1945, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Atta Clement
Christen Tymere Millsaps, 21, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 9, 2003, to Gilbert Napolean Millsaps III and Damesha Aunish Allison. He entered into eternal rest on Friday,
Hair has always played a central role in self-expression. From classic curls to bold buzz cuts, the way people style their hair can reflect mood, identity, and creativity. In recent
BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER Why is the day of Jesus’ crucifixion on a Roman cross called “good”? Here’s a beginning: Because on the cross Jesus forgave the ones killing
Special to IFN In a dimly lit room lined with glowing monitors and a steady hum of radio chatter, the first line of defense for Iredell County springs into action
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a formal resolution on Tuesday in support of NC Senate Bill 248 to allow local Register of Deeds offices
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved a plan to cut $3 million from its proposed budget for 2025-2026 during Monday’s board meeting. The school board voted
Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has once again been ranked among the top 25 best hospitals in the state by Business North Carolina. Business North Carolina hospital rankings are