Special to IFN Eight-year-old Chase Reynolds of Mooresville is gearing up to represent Team USA at the UCI BMX World Championships this summer in Copenhagen, Denmark. Chase earned his spot
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to IFN In an effort to protect client privacy and prevent misinformation, the Iredell County Health Department is urging residents to be cautious of unverified text or email messages
Special to IFN Employees of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) and the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) recently completed Mitchell Community College’s Detention Officer Certification Course. This intensive 234-hour
Bill “Jake” Jakubowski, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his three children, John (Susan Kissane), Kathy and
Frank George Johns, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 4, 1956, in
IFN Staff A former Mooresville resident faces murder and child abuse charges in connection with the death of a child in February 2024 following an investigation by the Mooresville Police
The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or
Josie Mae Harris, born on January 16, 1943, ascended into the arms of her Creator on February 20, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She leaves behind a vibrant legacy that
Viola Sharpe Daniels, 95, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. Viola was born in Iredell County on May 24, 1929, to the late Charles Sharpe and Catherine Bell Sharpe. She
Kathryn Leigh Miller Blackwell, 55, peacefully left this world on February 20, 2025, in loving care at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House of Mooresville, N.C. Kathryn was born on
Special to IFN The following cases were disposed in recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Leonard Holland pleaded guilty to Trafficking in Cocaine, two counts of Sell or
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department hosted its annual awards banquet earlier this month at the Statesville Civic Center. The event brought together firefighters, their families, city officials, retired
CONTRIBUTED Imagine trusting a machine with your academic success, only to find out it misunderstood your entire assignment. Sounds risky, right? AI-powered tools have become a popular choice for students,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s difficult to find a story more awe-inspiring story than Helen Keller’s transformation from blind and deaf child to renowned author, lecturer and activist. Over the next
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted earlier this month to reduce the number of meetings it holds during the 2025-2026 academic year. The board will have
LaRue Helton Smith , 74, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born January 21, 1951 in Catawba County, the
Brandon Jaye McManus, 33, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1992, in Union County, N.C. Brandon enjoyed hunting, fishing, working
Jestene H. Templeton, 97, of Millers Creek, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at her residence. Jestene was born in Iredell County on August 22, 1927, to the late
Rachel Caldwell Barnhardt, 85, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 17, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was married to the late Ernest Wayne Barnhardt for 60 years was
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green shared the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s (NCDPI) legislative priorities and budgetary asks for North Carolina’s public schools at the February
Special to IFN Dr. Bradley Martin, a cardiologist at Statesville Cardiovascular Clinic, was in the fifth grade when he knew he wanted to pursue cardiology after his grandfather needed bypass
IFN Staff The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved amendments to the Code of Ordinances to address public concerns related to soliciting and to prohibit overnight parking
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of its two newest members to serve on a newly formed legislative committee. The purpose of the
Linda Odean Galliher Hager, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was born March 13, 1946, in Iredell County to the late Flake Cecil Galliher
Alfred Keith Aiken, 63, was born in Syracuse, N.Y., on February 9, 1962, and went to be with the Lord on February 15,2025. He was married to Felisha С. Aiken.
Karen Lisa Grandt Grimes went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025. She was born April 25, 1962, in Ft. Belvoir, Va., and was the daughter of the
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board voted unanimously on Monday to delay a decision on a new development proposed for the Langtree area amid concerns about the number
Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the Anglo-Cherokee War on March 1 with a living-history commemoration. The 265th anniversary
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 29 ♦ A boy, Myles Sherman Bailey, born to Savannah Bailey of Harmony. JANUARY 31
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As part of its Direct Support Professional Workforce Plan, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is announcing $3 million to recruit and retain
John Calvin “Pete” Linney was born on May 12, 1950, in Statesville, N.C., to the late James C. Linney Sr. and Beulah E. Wilson. He was the grandson of the
George Keith Cockerham, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1956, in La Plata, Md., to the late George Lindsey
Miguel Antonio Vasquez Garcia, 51, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1973, in Oaxaca, Mexico, the
Victor Maurice Stovall, 61, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2025. Victor was born in Iredell County on February 12, 1964. He was the son of the
Special to IFN On Monday, February 17, the Town of Mooresville had a discharge of untreated wastewater of approximately 2,070 gallons near 105 Glastonbury Drive due to debris in the
Danny Ray Marshburn, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., ascended to eternal peace on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born on August 17, 1965, in Mecklenburg County to the late William Clarence Marshburn