Ernest “Wayne” Mills, 71, of Advance, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on February 14, 1953, to the late Clarence Woodrow
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On Monday June 24, 2024, God called Robert Pagett Rudisill home. Born August 11, 1941, in Hickory, N.C., he spent the latter part of his life in Iredell County where
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was killed Wednesday evening when he crashed his motorcycle near Mooresville, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Scott Alexander Turner, 65, was traveling
BY KARISSA MILLER Four days a week, summer intern JaNavya Frances walks into the Bentley Community Center around 8 a.m. ready to start the work day. The youngest member of
Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment has awarded a total of $27,000 to 13 local nonprofits for the spring 2024 grant period. A reception was held at
Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday released a multi-year Direct Support Professional Workforce Plan. This plan aims to address the critical shortage of
Woodrow Bennett Johnson, 75, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. Woody was born on August 22, 1948, in Iredell County to the late Paul and Florence
Beverly Elaine Jenkins Miller, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2024, at her home. She was born May 29, 1949, to the late Farrell Junior Jenkins
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Lucille Radford Washington, who lived a full and beautiful life for 104 years. She peacefully left
Martha Lippard Smith, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born July 21, 1928, she was the daughter
Constance “Connie” Lynch Lyon, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. A Celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024,
Ms. Marlene Diane Rucker, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on November 15, 1984, and was the daughter of Donald Lee
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell Adult Day Services in Statesville held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate a new service offering. The nonprofit is now licensed as an adult day
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Highway State Patrol has identified the man who was hit by an 18-wheeler in Mooresville early Wednesday morning. Calvin Jay May, 63, of Greenville was
FROM STAFF REPORTS Sheriff Darren Campbell on Wednesday announced that 11 suspects have been arrested in the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s latest drug roundup. This operation, part of ongoing investigations
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect has been charged with breaking into a neighbor’s vehicle and stealing a firearm following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to IFN On Tuesday evening, Union Grove Elementary Principal Keeley Ward and her staff hosted a cookout to show their appreciation for the many community partners and volunteers that
Special to IFN Iredell County’s state legislative delegation is working to block an effort by the City of Charlotte to take ownership of property in southern Iredell County without seeking
Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners released the following statement on Tuesday in response to an Iredell Free News article reporting on an investigation into the operations
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
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