Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein delivered his first State of the State Address on Wednesday night, highlighting the ongoing work to recover in western North Carolina and
Author: Mike Fuhrman
You’ve spent months collecting paperwork, lining up job offers, or planning your future in the U.S. You think you’ve got it all figured out, and then — bam! — a
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a three-part series. IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators have strong feelings about the performance of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education in
Ms. Geraldine Elaine White Perry was born on December 21, 1944, in Amity Hill, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Rayford “Preach” White and Geraldine Carr. Elaine departed
Phyllis Grey Greenhill Brown, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away on March 9, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. Born on September 23, 1934, she was the beloved daughter
Ronald Frank Murphy of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Crossville, Tenn., passed away at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center in Huntersville, N.C., on Sunday, March 9. He was 87. Born
Ms. Doris Greene Skeen, 92, of Mooresville, N.C. passed away on March 9, 2025. Doris was born on April 21, 1932, in Biscoe, N.C. She was the daughter of the
Shelia Diane Adams, 58, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away March 10, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Shelia was born in Aroostook, Maine July 31, 1966, to
Donald Gerard Landy, 93, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at St. Therese
Marlene Smith Warren, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 11, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on
Carolyn Bailey Ford, 79, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 Carolyn was born on February 14, 1946, in Cornelius, N.C., to the late Carl Bailey and Kathleen Harding Bailey. She
Karen Darlene Sharpe Arrington, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Karen was born in Iredell County on August 14, 1956, to
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a five-part series on the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell’s recent “In The Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Over 200 people from across
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a series. Read the first installment HERE . BY SHELLIE TAYLOR This is not a review for the latest crime novel by James
Special to IFN Sheriff Darren Campbell on Wednesday announced that the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its lake patrol operations to Lake Lookout, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to public
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council recently hosted the opening of its Middle School & High School Art Show, showcasing the creativity and talent of young artists from across
Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is excited to present its 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference: Actualize – The Whole Woman on Thursday, March 20 The symposium
Special to IFN The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) has launched its second Business Pulse Survey to gather the pulse on local companies and their perceptions of
Vernon “Bill” Nance, 92, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home. He was born November 8, 1932, in Alexander County, the son of the
Gaynell Jolly Levan, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Taylorsville House. She was born October 30, 1942, in Alexander County, the daughter of
Ruth Lackey Walker, a woman of unwavering faith and devoted family love, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born to
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council is seeking nominations for its 2025 Citizen of the Year Award and Organization of the Year Award. The awards are the town’s way
IFN Staff A Statesville woman faces a felony drug charge following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Arlena Ann
Special to IFN CHARLOTTE – Russ Ferguson was sworn in Tuesday as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on March
Special to IFN Dust off those running shoes and bring some star power for the upcoming Fun Run 5K for Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont. The race will be
Special to IFN Mooresville Arts recently announced the winners of its 21st Annual Youth Art Show. A total of 147 young artists entered this year’s show, submitting an array of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Civic Community United (ICCU) has launched its latest Imagine Iredell United project, an effort to raise money and recruit volunteers to refurbish the Chestnut Grove Community
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD An empty chair was placed in the showroom at Tilley Harley-Davidson to serve as a reminder of American prisoners of war and those missing in action from
William Randall “Randy” Sumrow, 46, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at his home. Born on February 13, 1979, in Charlotte, Randy was the cherished son
Maria Ruth Rogers Taylor, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Maria was born in Iredell County on January 29, 1964, to Martha
Caroline McInnis Bramley of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. Caroline was a resident of Statesville for more than 28 years. She was a beloved wife and
IFN Staff Citing personal reasons, an Iredell County District Court judge has resigned his seat on the bench less than four months after being re-elected to a four-year term. Bryan
BY KEVIN IMM On Saturday, March 8, the Mount Mourne Volunteer Fire Department, along with the South Iredell and Lake Norman fire departments, held a live burn training off Presbyterian
CONTRIBUTED Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, but their consequences can last a lifetime. Whether it’s a minor fender-bender or a serious collision, gathering evidence is
BY DEBBIE PAGE Each year on March 6, families and loved ones across the United States come together for Black Balloon Day to honor those lost to overdose. The tradition
Special to IFN Broad Street United Methodist Church will host its inaugural Leaders in Excellence and Preaching Series on Sunday, March 16. The series was created as an avenue for the Statesville