BY DEBBIE PAGE Next year will be a year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Iredell County’s America 250 education committee is
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners.
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Kusal Mendis enters 2025 as one of Sri Lanka’s most influential white-ball cricketers, poised for a defining year across major global leagues. With increasing consistency, improved power-hitting, and leadership maturity,
IFN Staff A member of the N.C. State Highway Patrol Collision Reconstruction Unit testified on Tuesday that his analysis of the scene of a deadly collision near Statesville did not
Special to IFN Statesville FC, the community’s new National Premier Soccer League team, will hold its first open tryouts this weekend. Tryouts will begin Friday evening, continuing on Saturday morning
David Parham Hartness, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville, N.C. He was born April 5, 1938, in Iredell County to
Evelyn Selena Wilkinson Kirkman, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Selena was born January 10, 1943, in Iredell County to the late
Patsy Ruth Dison, beloved mother, grandmother, “mamaw” and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1932, in Statesville, N.C.,
Glenda Faye Thomas Miller, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on December 6, 2025. She was born in Iredell County on June 11, 1938, and was the wife of Archie
Harold Dean Henderson, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 8, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. Born on
Brandon Taylor Ward, 35, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville. He was born on May 28, 1990, in
Louis Carreira Mello, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 19, 1932, in Cambridge, Mass., to the late
Thomas Blair Ellis, 71, of Statesville, N.C., died on December 2, 2025 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born on November 9, 1954, he was the
Doris Laws Pardue, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House with her daughter and son by her side. Doris was born in
Mr. Cothe Booker, affectionately called “CP,” was born to the late Cleve and Bertha Wall Booker in Madison, N.C., on October 30, 1927. Mr. Booker departed this life and went
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has a new chairman and vice chairman. During Monday’s meeting, board members elected Kevin Angell, who represents District 2, as chair
IFN Staff Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bert Connolly announced on Monday that he will seek re-election in 2026. “Over the past three years, I have had the privilege
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces four felony charges related to the sexual abuse of a child following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to IFN Mac Gray Auditorium was transformed into a winter wonderland over the weekend as Statesville Dance proudly presented its 5th Annual ‘Tis The Season Christmas Show. The auditorium
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare on Monday announced the appointment of Jake Clary as director of operations. Clary has worked for Piedmont HealthCare since 2021, serving as office manager for
IFN Staff An N.C. State Highway Patrol trooper testified Monday that Austin Ray Harmon was legally impaired when his Honda Accord crossed the center line on Fort Dobbs Road near
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Harmony‘s annual Christmas Parade attracted a large crowd on Sunday afternoon. Churches, school groups and businesses participated, handing out candy to spectators along the
Special to IFN The Annual Toys for Tots Benefit is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, at BoatYard Lake Norman, located at 18418 Statesville Road in Cornelius. The event, which runs from 12
William “Bill” Horace Stewart, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Bill was born January 2, 1946, in Mobile, Ala., to
Louisa Troutman Fleming, a resident of Iredell County, N.C., died peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Maple Leaf nursing home in Statesville, N.C. She was born on December 3,
Richard Michael Arone, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Richard was born August 1, 1939, in White Plains, N.Y.,
Marjorie Bradley Coleman, born on October 23, 1947, in Syracuse, N.Y., passed away peacefully from natural causes on December 3, 2025, in Saluda, S.C., at the age of 78. A
Stephanie Paige Little, 42, a beloved daughter, sister, auntie, and friend, went to her heavenly home on December 6, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1982, in Catawba County,
IFN Staff Rep. Todd Carver has filed to run for re-election for his seat representing the 95th District in the N.C. House. “It is hard to believe it is already