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…
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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. [caption id=”attachment_78040″ align=”alignright”…
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. [caption id="attachment_78013" align="alignright" width="149"] Paul Beha[/caption] Sheriff Darren Campbell…
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…
[caption id="attachment_77978" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] BY KEVIN IMM A mobile home off Ramblewood Lane in Troutman was destroyed by an early morning fire on Tuesday. Troutman Fire & Rescue personnel…
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…
[caption id="attachment_77957" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] Statesville native Olivia Zsarmani is a member of the Michigan State University gymnastics team. (Contributed photos)[/caption] BY MIKE FUHRMAN Olivia Zsarmani’s dream of being a college…
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…
[caption id="attachment_77908" align="aligncenter" width="700" class="popover-hover"] Rockets, Rovers and Robots camp offers hands-on activities designed to inspire students and provide information about STEM careers. [/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Fifty rising sixth- through…
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…