Judith Diane Stacy, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. Judith, lovingly known as Judy, was a proud mother and consummate author. She was not only…
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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 DEBBIE PAGE As part of Overdose Awareness Week, the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell held a candlelight vigil on Thursday night at Christ Church in Statesville to remember those lost…
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 20 ♦ Donnie Grant Christopher, 55, of Trailway Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a…
Special to IFN Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observation of Labor Day. This includes all units of: • Animal Services and Control*…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The 89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opened on Friday evening with the official ribbon cutting ceremony. The fair runs through Saturday, September 6, for nine full days…
[caption id="attachment_111620" align="aligncenter" width="240" class="popover-hover"] Mooresville resident Grant Mills transferred to Ohio State from North Carolina in May.[/caption] Special to IFN Saturday’s matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 3…
[caption id="attachment_111615" align="aligncenter" width="945"] Iredell Economic Development Corporation President & CEO Jenn Bosser speaks at the organization’s annual meeting.[/caption] BY DEBBIE PAGE Some 350 community and business leaders celebrated $136.25…
Frances Elizabeth (Brown) Austin, 96, went to her place in Heaven on August 17, 2025. Frances passed peacefully at her home in Yadkinville, N.C., at the Willowbrook Care Center. Frances…
Rex Steve Childers, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born May 3, 1944, in Alexander County,…
BY DEREK DeVOS For most veterans, PTSD isn’t about one moment, one mission, or one event. It’s about what comes after. The sleepless nights. The sudden anger. The panic in…
Online slots have come a long way from the simple, three-reel machines of decades past. Once seen as a straightforward game of luck, they have now evolved into a form…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Around 100 family members, friends, and Statesville Family YMCA employees and board members helped make sure Vester Boone’s 100th birthday was special by holding a party to…
Special to IFN Iredell County Animal Services is set to receive a $25,000 grant investment from Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Iredell County. Petco…
[caption id="attachment_111589" align="aligncenter" width="438"] Image by goesstock from Pixabay[/caption] Serious illnesses can feel overwhelming for patients and their families. While some conditions develop silently, catching them early often changes the…
[caption id="attachment_111586" align="aligncenter" width="360"] Photo courtesy of Unsplash[/caption] Despite the pains of labor, delivery is often a joyful experience except in instances when there are complications. These complications may affect…
Carl Raymond Fitzgerald, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Carl was born January 8, 1945, in Tulsa, Okla., and was the…
Catherine Hoots Levan, 90, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born on February 8, 1935, in Buck Shoals, N.C., she was the daughter of the…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrilling rides, yummy food, and entertaining shows are coming when the 89th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, August 29, at 5 p.m., with the official…
BY JEFF CORBETT My grandfather was a young man in Statesville in the early 1900s, and he told me of a farmer who would bring live chickens to folks’ homes…
[caption id="attachment_111547" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award recipient Carol Johnson poses for a photo with her son Seth, daughter-in-law Liz and grandchildren, Sara and Suzanne.[/caption] Carol…
[caption id="attachment_111514" align="aligncenter" width="734"] Pictured (from left) are Statesville Public Power Assistant Director Jared Wiles, City Manager Ron Smith, Statesville Public Power Director Cody Leis, Mayor Costi Kutteh, Councilwoman Amy…
Special to IFN Domestic and international visitors spent $429.35 million in Iredell County 2024, an 11.9% increase from 2023, according to an study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, which is…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a request from Iredell County to rezone approximately 24.906 acres on the fairgrounds property from Heavy Industrial…
Raleigh, North Carolina, is rapidly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the Southeastern United States. Known for its booming job market, expanding tech sector, affordable lifestyle,…
Phoenix, Arizona, has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for several years. People from California, the Midwest, and even the East Coast are making the move…
Nestled along Puget Sound in Washington State, Gig Harbor is a picturesque waterfront community located just across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Tacoma. Given its combination of stunning natural beauty,…
If you’re preparing for a move, whether across town or into a new high-rise, you’ve probably been handed a list of requirements from your building management. Among them, you might…
Equipping a gym—whether a commercial facility or a home fitness studio—is a major investment. The cost of purchasing professional-grade gym equipment upfront can be substantial, leading many to explore financing…
Michael Todd Willis, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1963, to…
Vickie Diana Reavis Hinson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born in Iredell County on…
Special to IFN With a new school year comes new illnesses. A recent study from the CDC shows that more than two-thirds of children missed at least one day of…
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 30. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s…
[caption id="attachment_111474" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The site plan for the proposed Compass Data Center in western Iredell County.[/caption] City Council scheduled to consider rezoning and annexation requests on September 15 BY…
The West Virginia Lottery’s iPLAY platform now gives you access to digital games you can play online throughout the state. Among these options, iNSTANTS like Riches Galore stand out as…
Special to IFN The Mooresville Graded School District announced Wednesday the rehiring of Angela Davis as its chief finance officer. [caption id="attachment_111463" align="alignright" width="170"] Angela Davis[/caption] Davis, who previously served…