James Richard Maier, known to friends and family as Jim, was born on October 13, 1949, in the Bronx, N.Y. Jim passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at
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Robert “Bob” Lester Sharpe, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Bob was born on July 13,
Special to IFN Duke Health on Monday announced the appointment of Kristie Barazsu as president and chief operating officer for Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, effective immediately. Barazsu will be
Special to IFN Nurse Practitioner Hannah Brooke Brown has joined the practice at Family Care Center of Statesville, which is part of the Iredell Physician Network. A board-certified family nurse
Choosing a retirement location is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. If you choose somewhere too expensive, you’ll likely deal with some major financial stress that severely limits
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School welcomed hundreds of parents and community members to the school’s highly anticipated annual Leadership Day on Friday. “We are just so proud of
IFN Staff Two suspects face felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that led to the seizure of about three pounds of crystal methamphetamine from a residence
BY REP. JEFF MCNEELY North Carolina House Bill 133, the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act, represents a prudent and necessary measure to protect our state’s agricultural resources and national
Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation and the United Way of Iredell County, in partnership with the Iredell Health Foundation, recently announced a joint investment of $100,000 to
The United Kingdom is an incredible literary haven, rich with history and culture, making it a paradise for literature lovers. Beyond its storied past, the UK continues to foster a
Image resource depositphotos.com In 2025, adopting new technology is crucial for small businesses to stay competitive and meet customer demands. Besides enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs, it helps improve
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that American Renaissance proposes for Federal funding
IFN Staff A Claremont man was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 in western Iredell County on Saturday afternoon. Ramon Gustavo Navo-Almanza, 28, died at the scene
IFN Staff A Walkerton man faces felony charges in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 77 in northern Iredell County on Saturday night. The N.C. Highway Patrol
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 12 ♦ Norman Eugene Frontis Jr., 68, of Bell Street, Mooresville, charged with identity theft, possession with
BY KARISSA MILLER During the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting this week, Superintendent Jeff James recognized two board members for undergoing training this year. Board members Anita Kurn and
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD N.C. Rep. Jeff McNeely delivered a simple message during his visit to the Iredell County Emergency Communications Center on Thursday. “Thank you for all your hard work,”
Special to IFN Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley (ICCV) held a gathering in front of Congressman Pat Harrigan’s office in Hickory on Saturday afternoon to show support for the rule
Mr. Willie Arthur Hayes, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Salisbury Rehab and Nursing Home in Salisbury, N.C. Visitation is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April
Helen Norman Neely, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away April 17, 2025, at Summit Place of Mooresville. Helen was born November 27, 1941, in Morganton, N.C., to the late Ray
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,
Special to IFN Alexandra Stansberry of Girl Scout Troop 2781 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses education
To the Editor: Medicaid is our country’s single largest source of healthcare coverage, providing crucial healthcare access to more than 72 million low-income Americans, including children, seniors, veterans, those living
BY KARISSA MILLER Twenty-one teams of elementary school students and nearly 20 teams of middle school students gathered at Unity Center on Wednesday and Thursday for the Iredell-Statesville Schools First
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman ABC store continue to surpass budget projections for sales and profits. Troutman ABC Board Chairman Layton Getsinger recently presented the store’s third quarter report to
Special to IFN Many people shy away from discussing topics like colonoscopies and gastrointestinal concerns. This is part of the reason why colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer
On Saturday, February 21, 1959, a beautiful sweet delicate flower was born in Iredell County, N.C., to Keith Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Jordan Stewart. Mary Ann Stewart was educated and graduated
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
Martha Jane Anderson Graham, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born on July 5, 1933, in
Linda Lambert Freeze, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on April 10, 1941, in Mooresville to the late James Franklin Lambert and
Lisa McLain Sherriff, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Lisa was born on July 27, 1970, in Iredell County, to Mary
BY KIM EROH Let me tell you about my son. He is an extraordinary human being in every way. His heart is tender, overflowing with compassion, empathy, and kindness. His
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council is continuing to mull a recommendation by a consultant to significantly increase water and sewer rates over the next decade. During a meeting
Special to IFN Careers on Wheels, a career exploration event, returned on Thursday to the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. About 2,000 sixth-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, N.C. Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie Buffaloe, and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev