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…
Author: Mike Fuhrman
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…
[caption id="attachment_77629" align="aligncenter" width="330"] Evidence seized by the ICSO.[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the execution…
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…
[caption id="attachment_77608" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] 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…
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…
[caption id="attachment_77581" align="aligncenter" width="776"] Pete and Vienna Barger, owners of Southern Distilling Co., will begin The Great Race on June 22.[/caption] BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A week before embarking on The…
[caption id="attachment_77576" align="aligncenter" width="349"] Marsha Tomlin began her career at Iredell Memorial Hospital in 1977.[/caption] Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is…
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…
[caption id="attachment_77562" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Helen and George Georgakis are retiring on Saturday, June 22, after 32 years of owning and operating Trackside Restaurant.[/caption] BY JAIME GATTON All good things must…
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…
[caption id="attachment_65319" align="aligncenter" width="203"] Kim Goodman was murdered on July 11, 1983.[/caption] BY MIKE FUHRMAN The N.C. Parole Commission is again considering releasing the man who fatally stabbed Mooresville resident…
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…
[caption id="attachment_77533" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Pictured (from left) are Carol Millsaps, Elementary Differentiation Specialist; Superintendent Jeff James; Erin Doss, Elementary Differentiation Specialist; Kathleen Boice, Elementary Differentiation Specialist; Kelly Hinson, Director of…
[caption id="attachment_77527" align="aligncenter" width="713"] A new mural at Scotts Rosenwald Park celebrates the history of the Scotts Rosenwald School and long-time Principal Charles W. Rankin.[/caption] Special to IFN Using a…
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…
[caption id="attachment_77514" align="aligncenter" width="552"] KC Christmas creates female-inspired floral vignettes.[/caption] Special to IFN Women in Paper, an exhibit featuring the work of artists KC Christmas and Tina Vincent, is on…
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,…