FROM STAFF REPORTS Seven individuals face drug conspiracy charges following a 10-month investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine in and around Iredell County.
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to IFN Dr. Samuel Inkumsah has joined the Iredell Physician Network. A board-certified family medicine physician, Inkumsah has nearly two decades of experience in family medicine. He received his
Dawn Renee Hertzog, 60, of Taylorsville, N.C., wife of David Hertzog, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 2, 2024. Dawn was born on March 10, 1964, to Rev.
Reynaldo Olivarez Jr., 36, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Avon Park, Fla., he was the son of Reynaldo Olivarez and
Victoria Bray Isenhour, 55, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. Vicky was born October 20, 1969, in Guilford County
Claire Louise Snow Gucciardi was born April 3, 1946, at Mary Alley Hospital in Marblehead, Mass. She was the second born of a set of twins. Her father was the
Natu Chhotu Patel, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on June 10, 1946,
Perry Knox Abernathy, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2024. He was born December 27, 1952, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Charles Fulton Abernathy and Mary
Special to IFN This year, more than ever, Toys For Tots organizers need the community’s help. With the recent devastation in Western North Carolina, collection efforts have been impacted in
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley celebrated the one-year anniversary of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina by announcing
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board is considering standardizing its conditional zoning expectations to address continuing growth and traffic concerns in the area. The creation of a
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Nearly two dozen local organizations received a financial boost from Carolina BalloonFest on Tuesday during the nonprofit’s annual Night of Giving Celebration. A total of $125,000 was
Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More than
Mrs. Peggy Joyce Blackburn Glover, 78, was born in Statesville, N.C., on February 2, 1948, to the late David Smith and Mary Blackburn. She departed this life on November 28,
David Edward McCorkle, 3-month-old infant son of Elzora Berryman and Jacinta Marie McCorkle, was born in Mecklenburg County on August 7, 2024. He passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
John David Vandyke, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on September 13, 1958, in
Kimberly Ann Jenkins, 48, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on April 16, 1976, in Kentucky to Lois Johnson
Johnny Lee Reavis, 83, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on June 4, 1941, in Iredell County to Hazel Keever Reavis. He
Marion Small Miller, 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born on February 3, 1947, in Hanover, Pa., to Bernard Edward Small Sr. and
Thomas “Tom” Allen Davis passed away on December 2, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on June 30, 1947, in Statesville to the late
Michelle Lea White, 50, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away peacefully at Gateway Nursing Home in Lenoir, N.C., on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born on October 5, 1974, in Lincoln
Special to IFN The N.C. Division of State Historic Sites has been awarded $114,500 to acquire five acres of land adjacent to the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville.
Mayor Chris Carney calls Bobby Compton’s allegations ‘ridiculous’ BY MIKE FUHRMAN Former Mooresville town commissioner and unsuccessful mayoral candidate Bobby Compton publicly accused Mayor Chris Carney of inappropriate and unethical
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville Planning Director Sherry Ashley on Monday presented a strategic plan to help guide the City Council as it attempts to manage growth in and around the
CONTRIBUTED There is a lack of skilled nursing practitioners across much of the US and North Carolina is no exception. Thankfully, online education provides an opportunity for nurses to upskill
CONTRIBUTED As healthcare needs continue to expand in Iredell County and surrounding areas, local educational institutions are stepping up to meet the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals. Learn how
CONTRIIBUTED Public safety is a cornerstone of thriving communities, ensuring citizens can live and work without fear. Criminal justice programs play a crucial role in fostering this safety by training
CONTRIBUTED A robust community health workforce is essential for maintaining the health and well-being of populations. Through innovative strategies, communities can enhance their health services and outcomes. This article explores
BY KARISSSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education held a swearing-In ceremony on Monday evening for two newly elected members and one returning member who was re-elected. A new
Judith Faye Haithcox Byers, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on March 15, 1949,
Bertha Stone Cronce, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on October 14, 1934, in Stewartsville, N.J. She was
Robert Allen Adkins, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born January 10, 1933, he was the son of the late Alvin Huey Adkins and Florence
Elizabeth Wuttke Aucello, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Elizabeth was born on June 6, 1935, to the late Herman Wuttke and Marie Knodel Wuttke,
Ralph Louis Fasano, born on August 22, 1943, in the Bronx, N.Y., passed away on November 30,2024, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. He was a beloved husband, a dedicated
Ronald Harold Metty, 84, died on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., surrounded by his loving family. Ronny was born on March
Catherine “Cathy” Patterson, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 14, 1947, in