Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Business Advocacy Committee have released videos of candidate interviews for the 2025 Statesville Municipal Races. These sessions were moderated
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William Joseph Towe, 63, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. He was born December 20, 1961, in Onondaga County, N.Y.,
Kimberly Michelle Mathis Ray, 59, of Lowgap, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, following an extended illness. Kim was born in Grand Forks, N.D., on June 22,
Luther “L.T.” Taft Thomas Jr., 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. L.T. was born May 5, 1937, in
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), CHESS Health and Diamond Mind LLC have launched an initiative to provide specialized resources and services
Olivia Atchley is a statewide finalist for CTE Teacher of the Year BY KARISSA MILLER Time spent Olivia Atchley’s technological system’s classroom at West Iredell Middle School is rarely boring.
Special to IFN The Statesville Police Department is preparing to kick off the 2025 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in
Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System, announced the opening of Iredell General Surgery on Monday. Dr. Richard A. Cheek III will begin seeing patients ages
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the City of Statesville Customer Service Office will have a delayed opening due to mandatory staff training. The department will be open from 10 a.m.
Let’s take a tiny thought experiment for a second: imagine you’re reading a heartfelt email from a friend about something personal and meaningful. You’d likely pick up on sincerity, emotional
In recent years, Iredell County has seen a quiet but powerful transformation in how residents connect, share, and support one another. From neighborhood Facebook groups to local information hubs, digital
Statistically, the PlayStation Network has over 120 million monthly active users. Some gamers prefer exclusive games developed only for this console. According to the brand’s official website, there are 300+
IFN Staff Citing severe winds and deteriorating weather conditions, organizers of the 50th Carolina BalloonFest cut the festival short on Sunday. “The safety of our guests, pilots, volunteers, and community
Special to IFN More than 1,000 people gathered at the Catawba County Justice Center in Newton on Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s authoritarian actions and policies. The protest was
Mr. Bryant Keith Setzer, affectionately known to family and friends as “Keefie,” completed his earthly journey on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He
Lisa Cash Davis, 58, of Troutman, N.C., peacefully passed away on October 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with inflammatory breast cancer.
Special to IFN Visit Mooresville, the destination marketing organization for the Town of Mooresville, has purchased two buildings on North Main Street that will become the new home of the
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
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 10 ♦ Jimmy Vernod Eaddy, 38, of Charles Street, Florence, S.C., was served with a true bill
Cannabis used to be a niche drug that people looked down on, but now that it’s legal, it’s a wellness product that anyone can buy. Across the country, establishments like
Modern buildings are more than just structures; they are complex systems that have been carefully designed to last a long time, save energy, and keep people comfortable. The search for
PHOTOS BY HALEY JONES Safety concerns related to high winds prevented Saturday afternoon’s mass ascension, but a sell-out crowd still enjoyed live music, the balloon glow and the drone show
Cynthia Ellen Harris Johnson, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Cynthia was born on April 27, 1949, to the late Clyde
Rita Lawrence Price, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. She was born in Rock, W.Va., to Ryan Lawrence Sr. and Ruby Pettrey
William “Alex” Walker ♦ Age: 39 ♦ Address: 200 Feimster Street, Statesville ♦ Education: West Iredell High; East Carolina University ♦ Professional Background: 19 years as an Insurance and Risk
John Staford Age: 66 Address: 603 Walnut Street, Statesville Education: Drafting, Design, Architecture, Real estate law, Contract law, Accounting. Graduated summa cum laude at the School of Hard Knocks Professional Background:
Tip Nicholson ♦ Age: 71 ♦ Address: 610 Glendale Drive, Statesville ♦ Education: BS in Criminal Justice University of North Carolina Charlotte; Masters of Education in Counseling East Carolina University
Shelton Moore Address: 742 Ferndale Drive, Statesville Education: BS Business Management/ASS Human Services Professional Background: Program Director Elected experience: None Volunteer/community service experience: 19 years various capacities: Statesville Human Relations
Drug discovery depends on reliable assays that can measure compound properties quickly and reproducibly. Among the many challenges facing researchers, solubility and formulation stability often determine whether a candidate can
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
Special to IFN After serving more than 33 years in the military, Ward 4 resident Dana Tucker is running for a seat on the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners. In
IFN Staff A South Carolina woman was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 on Thursday evening, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to the scene
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 1 ♦ Cecilia Denise Winstead, 42, of N. Oakland Avenue, Statesville, charged with assault on a law enforcement
IFN Staff From sunup to late afternoon and into the evening, the first day of the 50th Carolina BalloonFest was absolutely magnificent. Many of the balloonists participating in the Golden
Mary Edna Weisner Lewis, 99, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. Mary was born on October 27, 1925, to the late Espy Vance
Marilyn Lee Parker Lackey, a beloved wife and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on April 16, 1951, in