FROM STAFF REPORTS A 70-year-old man faces 10 child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Paul Howard
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — As the drone industry continues its rapid growth, a new program is creating exciting career prospects for North Carolina’s high school students in the Uncrewed Ariel
Mary Rosalyn Forbes Morrison, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Mary was born August 24,
Marilyn Renee Finch Withrow, 75, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kunawha County, W.Va., on February 5, 1949, to the
Barry Jay Skeens, 65, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, June 21, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Pearisburg, Va., to the late Blaine
James “Ray” Raymond Washam, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Novant Health-Huntersville. Born August 13, 1930, in Davidson, N.C., he was a son of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Although the federal government raised the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21 in December of 2019, North Carolina is one of eight states who have
Special to IFN The City of Statesville will host its annual Fireworks Celebration on Wednesday, July 3. The fireworks will be launched about 9:30 p.m. from the Signal Hill Mountain
BY KEVIN IMM A mobile home off Ramblewood Lane in Troutman was destroyed by an early morning fire on Tuesday. Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel responded to the scene at
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell is continuing its efforts to prevent prescription medications from falling into the wrong hands. During the nonprofit’s June meeting, Program Coordinator Kristin
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking dedicated applicants for the Candidate Program. Individuals selected for the program will be paid an annual salary of $49,484 while
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Olivia Zsarmani’s dream of being a college gymnast nearly ended while she was warming up for a high-level club competition in Kansas City during her sophomore year
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 7 ♦ Jatana Monique Little, 32, of Park Drive, Statesville, charged with forgery of notes, checks, and
Michael Eugene Southard, 56, passed away June 19, 2024, in his sleep at his residence. He was born February 24, 1968, in Iredell County to the late Ramon Southard and
Noel Scott Dishmond, 60, of Wilkesboro, N.C., passed away June 19, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1963, to the
Patrick Joseph Morgan Jr., 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Glenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born May 19, 1950, in Pennsylvania to the
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) invites the public to participate in a drop-in community event on Wednesday, June 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. The
Eugene Mason Garner, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Eugene was born on January 5, 1951, in Halifax County, N.C.,
Maxine McCarter Leazer, 91, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born July 14, 1932, in Gatlinburg, Tenn., to
Special to IFN Drinking a soda daily is something many Americans, including children, enjoy. According to Dr. Michael Tjahjadi, board-certified pediatrician, consuming just one of these sugary drinks each day may
BY KARISSA MILLER Fifty rising sixth- through ninth-graders showed off their rocketry prowess and learned about possible STEM career paths during Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Rockets, Rovers and Robots camp this week.
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: JUNE 14 ♦ Elijah Kevin Jones, 27, of Glenfurness Drive, Huntersville, charged with stalking and misdemeanor domestic
FROM STAFF REPORTS Hundreds of people gathered in Downtown Statesville on Saturday for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. Festival-goers enjoyed live music throughout the day, an assortment of food vendors, merchandise
Amy Ervin Winecoff, 56, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. She was born January 7, 1968, in
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Jess Michael Naputano, 51, of Statesville, N.C., on June 20, 2024. Jess was born on July 11, 1972, in Cook
Deputy director fired, director suspended with pay pending outcome of review BY MIKE FUHRMAN Senior county administrators are conducting a thorough investigation of Iredell County Emergency Medical Services in response
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 2 ♦ David Ryan Wood, 37, of E. Fenway Avenue, Mooresville, charged with kidnapping, misdemeanor resist or
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 RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services has launched a new, multilingual Disaster and Behavioral Health Resources Communications Toolkit to provide communities with tips, guidance
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville announced Friday that Police Chief Ron Campurciani has been appointed assistant town manager. Along with continuing to serve as chief for Mooresville Police
Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Health, following consultation with the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, has selected Brady Freeman to serve as Iredell County health director, effective
FROM STAFF REPORTS People danced and sand -in the streets in Downtown Statesville — and inside shops and galleries — on Friday as musicians performed at numerous locations for Make
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
BY KARISSA MILLER Zootastic hosted its 16th annual Teacher Appreciation Day on Thursday, providing free admission and lunch for educators and their families. Nearly 2,000 visitors spent the day checking
Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) held its annual meeting on Wednesday at the Statesville Civic Center. New Officers & Board members The following officers were approved