Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands offerings across N.C. Special to IFN The N.C. Partnership for Children has announces a significant expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) program in North
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Carolyn Grimm Morrison, 87, passed on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in her hometown of Statesville, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on February 18, 1937, to Laurence Franklin Grimm
William Minford Chatham Jr., 79, of Union Grove, N.C., died Friday, June 14, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. He was born in Wilkes County
John Franklin Williams, 68, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Rowan County, N.C., on November 27, 1955,
Judy Moose Freeze, 89, of Catawba, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Judy is survived by her son, Robert Freeze; her daughters, Martha
Joe Thomas Little, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 17, 2024, at his home. Joe was born October 3,1948, in Iredell County to the late Edward
Barbara Ann Young, beloved daughter of the late Victor Young and Pauline Patterson Young, was born in Iredell County on March 10, 1954. She departed this life on Saturday, June
Norma Thompson Ritchie, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 21, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C., to the
Ryan Orry Levi Karriker, 18, of Mocksville, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 13, 2024. He was born July 4, 2005, in Mooresville, N.C.,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Novant Health’s efforts to purchase Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake Norman Regional Center appear to be over. “The transaction will not be completed,” a spokesperson for
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday gave final approval to a rezoning request to allow construction of the Briarwood development between Gilbert Road and Westminster Drive
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant at a Bost Street home
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is asking the public to help locate an individual wanted on drug charges. The TPD requests anyone with information on the whereabouts of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Town Manager Ron Wyatt presented the proposed 2024-2025 Town of Troutman budget to the Town Council during its June meeting, noting the process is a stressful time
BY KEVIN IMM First responders rom multiple agencies responded to a structure fire on Hidden Lakes Road in Statesville about 8:30 p.m. on Monday. Smoke was showing when Statesville Fire
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is proposing temporary amendments to rules governing election protests and recounts so that post-election proceedings are completed in a timely
After a brief illness, Gail Boan Barnes got her heavenly healing on June 15, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1955, in Iredell County, N.C., and grew up surrounded
Frances Lynn Calhoun Cole, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Francis was born on September 7, 1949, in Fayetteville, N.C.
Glenn Richard Gessler passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born on March 2, 1931, in Greenville, Ohio, to Floyd and Leona Gessler. Glenn
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A week before embarking on The Great Race, Pete and Vienna Barger held a cruise-in at their business, Southern Distilling Co. A large crowd enjoyed checking out
Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More
Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host its 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo on Friday, August 2. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with set-up at
BY JAIME GATTON All good things must come to an end, and after 32 years of being a Downtown Mooresville staple, Trackside Restaurant will close its doors for good on
Jimmy Ray Cook Sr., 78, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2024, at his home. He was born May 3, 1946, to the late Spencer Carl
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The N.C. Parole Commission is again considering releasing the man who fatally stabbed Mooresville resident Kim Goodman at her home on July 11, 1983. Brett A. Abrams,
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,
Special to IFN Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont celebrates the organization’s exceptional volunteers each spring during the organization’s annual meeting. During this year’s gathering at the Elm and Bain
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Academically or Intellectually Gifted Department (AIG) was honored with a plaque by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction Office of Advanced Learning earlier this week.
Special to IFN Using a $4,944 grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, Iredell County contracted with local artist Joey Dill to create a mural at Scotts Rosenwald Park, located
Linda Christine Peacock Carpenter, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away following an extended illness on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Linda was born on March 24, 1947,
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 Women in Paper, an exhibit featuring the work of artists KC Christmas and Tina Vincent, is on display in the Mooresville Arts’ Depot Skylight Gallery through July
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is currently updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Charlotte Region, which covers all of Iredell and Mecklenburg counties and
Special to IFN Members of Statesville Elks Lodge #1823 observed Flag Day by personally thanking a few local businesses for proudly flying the American flag, which for many symbolizes sacrifice
Special to IFN Pharos Parenting will host its fourth annual Rockin’ for a Reason benefit concert at Chickadee Hill Farms on Sunday, June 23. This ticketed event, which begins at
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd enjoyed the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five performance by Gump Fiction, which covered a variety of performers from the 1990s, including Pearl Jam, Nirvana,