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Betty Anne Bartolac, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Nevada, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by love and family. Born
Armen Sanossian, a long-time resident of Garden City, passed away peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of June 3, 2025, at the age of 95. Known to generations
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Stephanie “Stevi” Bove passed away at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. She was 75 years young. Stevi was born in Brooklyn,
Courtney Spears Manglass, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born on June 21, 1982 in Atlanta, Ga., to John and Judy Spears. A
Special to IFN The City of Statesville’s annual Art in the Park festival will return to Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday, June 7. Scheduled for 10 a.m. to
You wouldn’t buy a smartphone without checking the specs. So why risk thousands of dollars on a used car without doing the same? The good news is – you don’t
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Rotary Farmers Market kicked off its 51st season last Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The official opening ceremony included a tribute to two farmers who were
Special to IFN Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced woundcare services. The center
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire Department personnel, along with Mooresville police officers, responded to a tractor-trailer crash on Cornelius Road near Indian Springs Road early Thursday morning.
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville on Thursday announced that former commissioner and fire marshal Bobby Compton has passed away. He was 68. “Bobby Compton was a lifelong public
BY JEFF CORBETT I recently watched the film “Ray,” the inspiring story of Ray Charles, and I loved it! If you delve deeper into the making of this film, you’ll
BY KARISSA MILLER The rising costs of materials and labor are making it difficult for some Iredell County residents to pay for necessary repairs to their homes. Thanks to a $132,000
Special to IFN Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The
Cats are known for their agility and playful nature, but like any other living being, they can suffer from various health concerns. One of the most common yet overlooked issues
Arba Della McBride Baxley, 88, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at UNC Health Lumberton. She was born December 17, 1936, in Surry County, the daughter of
Rickey Monroe Hobbs passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on May 29, 2025. Born on March 30, 1951, in Iredell County, N.C., he was the cherished son of
Julie Anne Pickard of Statesville, N.C., a beloved family matriarch and dedicated healthcare professional, passed away peacefully in her home on May 23, 2025, just days shy of her 81st
Lethia Troutman Duncan of Statesville, N.C., a beloved educator and artist, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 31, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Born on January 3, 1933,
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh called a motion made by Councilman C.O. Johnson on Monday a potential historical event. “I want to do something that I haven’t done
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners opened Monday’s meeting remembering K9 Kato, who passed away from complications of cancer on Friday, May 30, just three days
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday approved several fee changes for the 2025-2026 academic year. These included out-of-district student tuition (based on Iredell
Special to IFN Matthew L. Pierce has been appointed downtown business & development manager for the City of Statesville. His appointment was announced Wednesday by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation
Special to IFN A grassroots coalition of concerned citizens will gather for the “No Kings” protest on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. The protest will be held in front
Special to IFN In an effort to enhance its award-winning senior-care business, Home Instead of Statesville has added a specialized medical-care component by unveiling its Nurse Directed Services. Licensed by
Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep’s SPORKlings recently competed at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Western Edge International Open in Long Beach, Calif., where they proudly represented their region. Eighty-three
Special to IFN Eight recent high school graduates were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship during the May meeting of the Circle of Giving organization (COG). During the meeting at First
John “Gus” Thomas Gustafson, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025. in his home. He was born June 20, 1946, in Willmar, Minn., to the late
Brenda Mathes, 72, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Brenda was born June 2, 1952, in Bulls Gap, Tenn., to the late
Annie Malcolm Luffman, 88, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on June 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to family. Born on July 19, 1936, Ann
Brenda Ruth Lynn Sox, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Brenda was born May 19, 1942,
BY STACIE LETT CAIN What was originally scheduled as a celebration of retirement for two very deserving Mooresville Police Department K9s instead became an emotional memorial ceremony for K9 Kato,
Special to IFN Iredell County officials are warning residents about a scam email circulating that falsely claims to be from the County and asks individuals to wire transfer funds as
Special to IFN Get ready to kick off your weekend with some serious country vibes! Piedmont HealthCare’s Friday After 5 concert series is bringing the heat on Friday, June 6,
Special to IFN The Statesville Pride Alliance invites residents and visitors to attend a joyful celebration of inclusivity, creativity and four-legged fun at the Pride Pet Pageant and Parade on
You see a rare AFL card online, but before you can act, it’s gone. Finding the right AFL collectables can be a race against time and other fans, whether you’re