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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
Christine Cormier Tohn, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C. She was born on December 17, 1946, in Glen
Shonnette Lanise Sermons Cannon passed away at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on Monday, October 13, 2025. Shonnette was born October 20, 1969, to Freddy and Sharon Sermons in Tioga,
Jim Feary, 69, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Washington Court House, Ohio, and proudly from the Bronx, N.Y., passed away on October 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with
Hazelene Bentley Munday, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. She was born April 7, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire Rescue Units were dispatched to a report of a gas main that was ruptured by contractors working on West Plaza Drive in front of a
https://pixabay.com/photos/happiness-lucky-number-roulette-839037/ Choosing an online gambling platform can feel like a gamble in itself. Players want to know that their money and data are safe, and that the games they play
Just like fear, anxiety is an important feeling we have that can stop us from getting into dangerous or unpleasant situations. After all, it helped our civilization survive during ancient
You’ve probably heard a lot about AI lately, especially how it’s changing everything from business to healthcare. Now, one of the big questions is: could AI eventually replace teachers in
Special to IFN Downtown Mooresville is getting a spooky makeover this Halloween season, thanks to Murto Made Distillery owner Justin “Z” Zalewski. Though he admits he’s not much of a
Special to IFN The community is invited to attend the Harvest Your Health Fair on Wednesday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Statesville Woman’s Club, located
The pursuit of higher education can be financially challenging. Scholarships help students easily access the financial aid they need to earn their degrees. Imagine completing just one application, and it
Getting hurt in a crash with a big truck can feel scary and confusing. Trucks weigh a lot, and they can cause major harm even at slow speeds. Proving someone
In the fast-changing world of vaporization, picking the right flagship device can make or break the user experience. People who are really into something look for units that offer the
IFN Staff It was fitting that there were tears mixed with the joy as Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) broke ground on the new Brown Family Grief
Linda Mae Sturgill-Campbell, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Linda was born November 27, 1949, to the late Cornelius Allison Campbell and
Brandon Lee Kerley, 32, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home. Brandon was born September 7, 1993, in Iredell County, the son of the
Elizabeth “Peaches” Keever Privette, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Elizabeth was born June 1, 1948, in
Floyd Melmon Rogers, 82, of Moravian Falls, N.C., passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at Yadkin Nursing in Yadkinville, N.C. Born February 15, 1943, he was the son of the
IFN Staff Two men suspected of damaging coin-operated machines and stealing hundreds of dollars from a Harmony car wash face a slew of charges following an investigation by the Iredell
Special to IFN The Falconer Foundation, a Mooresville-based nonprofit organization serving Iredell County, has awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Gowri Nair. This is the fourth consecutive year that the foundation
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD More than three dozen people took to the streets in downtown Statesville on Wednesday afternoon to “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes” in recognition of Domestic Violence
Special to IFN Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? The latest data from the Iredell County Health Department attributes nearly 20% of premature
R. Corina Iyoob ♦ Age: 40 ♦ Address: 412 Armfield Street, Statesville ♦ Education: UNC Greensboro: BFA concentration in Sculpture and Ceramics, minor in Chinese ♦ Professional Background: I
Doris Allison ♦ Age: 67 ♦ Address: 1200 Ninth Street, Statesville ♦ Education: Statesville High School, Mitchell Community College and Catawba Community College. ♦ Professional Background: Worked for the Iredell
Sarah “Tink” Casey Wilkinson, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Cadence Mooresville, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 4, 1933, in
Special to IFN The Historic Sharpe House, in collaboration with Theatre Statesville, is hosting a dinner theatre. The production of Michele Lowe’s “The Smell of the Kill” will open on
Special to IFN For voters in 380 North Carolina municipalities, including Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman and Davidson, in-person early voting for the November 2025 municipal elections begins Thursday, October 16, and
STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE The annual Miss Statesville and Miss Statesville Teen competitions were held on Saturday night at the Performing Arts Center at North Iredell High School. Reigning
IFN Staff A Mooresville pastor faces more than a dozen felony charges related to sexual abuse allegations involving two teens following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Luis