BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman ABC Board Chair Layton Getsinger reported another record-breaking year for the Troutman ABC Store during last week’s town council meeting. Getsinger said budgeted revenue for 2023-2024
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Ridership on North Carolina’s intercity passenger rail service is 20 percent higher in 2024 than last year through the end of June. NC By Train
Mr. Stephen DiVincent Reaves, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 29, 1957, and was
Louis Franklin “Frankie” Williams III, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was born on January 13, 1956, in
Allen Warren Jackson, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. He was born on June 29, 1946, in
Gayle Wilkes Garner, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1948, in Florida to the late Horace and Marie Wilkes.
Barbara Jane Hastings Wright, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1937, in the Coddle Creek Township to the late Laurie
Pattie Jean Bennett Cassell, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her residence in Statesville, N.C. She was born on March 25, 1947, in Iredell County, N.C., to
Royce Leon Dagenhart, 89, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away July, 14, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. He was born in Iredell County
Special to IFN The Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College on Monday to present its findings on the safety and security
BY DEBBIE PAGE Citing citizens’ desire for residential development of U.S. Highway 21 south to be medium density in the town’s recent Future Land Use Map revision and traffic concerns,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members appear to be moving toward asking district employees to evaluate the board’s performance through an anonymous survey. During a discussion about
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Historic Sharpe House will host an Appalachian BBQ in honor of Tom Dooley on Saturday, July 27. The barbecue & bluegrass event will feature a performance
Special to IFN Family Nurse Practitioner Landon Marshall has joined the medical practice at Family Care Center of Taylorsville. In addition to more than two years of experience as a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 3 ♦ Duane Allen Shelton, 55, of Shenandoah Loop, Troutman, charged with five counts of indecent
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Wayne Weddington, loving father, retired safety training professional, and devoted member of West Corinth Baptist Church in Mooresville, N.C. Larry was
William Allen “Bill” Ketchie, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home. He was born in Iredell County on March 5, 1944, to the late Hubert
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools has taken a multi-faceted approach to identifying students who are considering taking their own life and making sure they have access to mental health services.
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 Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider a request on Tuesday to award a contract for the design of phase I of the Iredell
Mrs. Beulah Mae King, 92, of Kershaw, S.C., passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She leaves to cherish the memories of her life her family in South Carolina and her
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Foundation of Hope Ministries hosted its third annual Community Day on Saturday at The Boys & Girls Club of The Piedmont. Local nonprofits, churches, medical providers, advocates,
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
Special to IFN Imagine the collective talents and efforts of Iredell County service groups, united in their mission to make a high-impact difference, taking on the needs of one local
Special to IFN RALEIGH — More than half a million North Carolinians have now enrolled in Medicaid expansion since the program began seven months ago. Beneficiaries are now able get
Agnes Anderson Wooten, 96, formerly of the County Line, N.C., community, died on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Cadence of Clemmons Memory Care Facility. Agnes was born March 19, 1928,
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sharon Duke Trent of Mooresville, N.C., who passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 65. She
Mildred “Millie” Elaine Hahn, 79, of Harmony, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was the wife of Robert David Hahn and the daughter of the late
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As temperatures remain high, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to enjoy recreational waters safely and be aware of possible
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 Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will highlight the resilience of Native American culture with a visit by a group of educators known as the Atsila Anotasgi or
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway Patrol has identified the man who died after a crash on Interstate 77 on Thursday following a high-speed chase. Dashawn Samuels, 20, of
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Inc. is applying for United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service Housing Preservation Grant (USDA-RD-HCFP-HPG-2024) to complete repairs on qualifying owner-occupied homes
Special to IFN Statesville High grad and indie filmmaker Glenn Roberson’s new feature-length film, “When First We Practice to Deceive,” is now available on a half-dozen streaming services, including Tubi,
Joseph John Vitkovich, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024. He was born on June, 18, 1939, to the late John and Anna Kovacev Vitkovich. Following
Billy Ray Pendergrass, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 13, 1955, to the late Ray Vaugn Pendergrass