Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2025 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions. Priority will
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ A girl, Margaret Rose Lanigan, born to Dan Lanigan and Martha Robinson of
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on Shady Stream Drive about 3:27 p.m. on Monday, along with the Statesville, Shepherds, Ebenezer
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School officials have expressed their frustration over the public comments made during the February 10 board meeting, asserting that those comments created a false picture of
Gary Smith Bentley, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his home. He was born October 5, 1947, in Alexander County, the son of the late
Clifford Wilson Holdsclaw – father, husband, teacher, farmer, veteran, and lover of all things outdoors – went to be with his Lord on March 1, 2025. He was 96 years
Antoinette Carmela Recchia, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on January 3, 1936,
Rita Owens, 71, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Grundy, Virginia on June 8, 1953, to the late Bill
IFN Staff Three suspects face an assortment of criminal charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found illegal drugs and a firearm in a vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff
To the Editor: We are planning a peaceful gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, in Downtown Statesville to show support for Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine. Many
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Monday that Sarah Hannah has been named the new director of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s 5 North Unit. Hannah brings over 15 years of
Special to FIN The Iredell County Health Department invites the community to celebrate National Public Health Week during an interactive open house planned for April 9. Planned for 4 to
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
Mauney Viola Lineberger Marlowe, 85, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, after a brief period of declining health. She was born on July 29, 1939, to the late Robert
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ Gary Lee Garber, 43, of Kammerer Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled substance
Special to IFN Statesville Dance teams and soloists turned in an array of award-winning performances last weekend at the Encore Dance Competition for the Stars. Every single dancer gave it
Special to IFN A group of fourth- and fifth-grade students attending the Mooresville Graded School District’s two intermediate schools experienced an extraordinary event on Wednesday, connecting live with NASA astronaut
BY FRANNY HANRAHAN I recently read the article about the “circus atmosphere” of some Troutman Town Council meetings and take issue with some of the statements made by the town
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 7 ♦ Zachary Tylor Hartness, 29, of Sharon School Road, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. FEBRUARY 9
Purple Heart Homes and Patriot Military Family Foundation held a Mission Complete Ceremony at Scott Wilson’s new home in Statesville on Saturday BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Scott Wilson has finally found
BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell High School sophomore Isabella DiFiore has been selected to participate in the upcoming North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA). “It’s an honor to be selected,”
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd visited Fort Dobbs State Historic Site on Saturday as characters dressed in period costume presented The Defense of Fort Dobbs. Visitors learned about daily
Dillon D. Patterson, 93, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury, N.C. Dillon was born September 1, 1931,
Alexander “Bill” Allison, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Bill was born July 22, 1940, the son of the late
Edward Joe Messick, 73, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 7, 1951, in Iredell County to Rachel Hager
Jack Daniel Owens, 95, of Mooresville, N,C,, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. Jack was born September 26, 1929, to Espy and Beulah Owens. He was preceded in death by
Donald Earl Riddle, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle, N.C. Donald was born in Wake County, N.C., on August
Sible Cora Smith, 88, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away February 24, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. She was born in Catawba County on January
Lee Halverson, 77, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born to George and Ragna Halverson November 1, 1947. He is a graduate of Wisconsin Dells High School. A
Ralph “Perky” Perkins Frazier, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Maple Leaf Health Care. He was born in Iredell County on November 10, 1942, to
IFN Staff N.C. State Highway Patrol troopers have obtained arrest warrants for a Mooresville man on charges related to passing a stopped Iredell-Statesville Schools bus. Anyone with information on the
Special to IFN The City of Statesville has officially returned to a D0 Drought Status, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). D0 Drought Status means the area
Mr. Dwight C. Younger, 93, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m,. on Monday, March 3, 2025,
Brittany Lynn Bates, 34, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her home. She was born January 29, 1991, in Glen Burnie, Md., the daughter of
John Thomas Ferrell, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 24, 1975, in California, and