BY JEFF CORBETT Are you afraid of failing? According to Dr. Gary Winch in “Psychology Today,” “everyone hates to fail, but for some people, failing presents such a significant psychological
Author: Mike Fuhrman
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face drug-trafficking charges after being stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies for a moving violation on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests
Special to IFN Steve Bridges has been promoted to director of public works for the City of Statesville. With a career spanning over 28 years in public service, project management,
Special to IFN The Iredell County Health Department is investigating an increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, reported across the county. Health officials are conducting follow-ups
Special to IFN The N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Board of Directors convened the first meeting of the 2024-2025 new term on October 11-12 at the Grandover Hotel in
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Twenty members of the Mooresville Fire-Rescue Swift Water Rescue Team were honored Monday evening at the Mooresville Town Board meeting for their heroic and selfless efforts
Janet Blackwelder McClure, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on February 14, 1951, in
Elbert Nelson Hedgepeth Jr., 96, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Elbert was born in Rocky Mount, N.C., to the late Elbert Nelson Hedgepeth and Florene Smith Hedgepeth. Elbert
The life of James “Hugh” Foard, 62, of Harmony, was marked by dedication and love, inspiring those around him until his passing on November 3, 2024. Hugh was born on
Lizzie Lee Harris Rickert, 85, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Oak Hill, Alabama, on August 27, 1939, to the
BY KARISSA MILLER A community member scolded the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday night over the board’s decision to derail an effort to display a poster that included
Betty Stevenson, 88, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. Betty was born July 26, 1936, in Alexander County,
Charles “Chuck” Alan Brown, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 9, 1958, in Iredell County, N.C., to
Dale Johnson, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on November 5, 2024. He was born on May 1, 1946, to the late Edgar James Johnson and
Lockley Keller Neely, 53, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born in Statesville, N.C., on August 21, 1971, to the late Troy Keller and Sue Johnson. Mrs. Neely’s
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Jane Evans of Statesville, N.C. She departed this life due to an unexpected illness at 4:20 p.m. on
Special to IFN RALEIGH – For the third year in a row, the N.C. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NC DMVA) is taking part in a national initiative Operation
Special to IFN First Presbyterian Church of Statesville recently donated $5,000 to the Iredell Health Foundation’s Medicine Relief Fund at Iredell Health System. This fund was created to assist the
BY CAROLYN SHERRILL The Scotts High School Class of 1963 recently celebrated its 61st class reunion at Amalfi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant in Statesville. The classmates and their guests enjoyed lunch.
Special to IFN Acclaimed musical comedy performers Duo Baldo will take the stage at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday, November 16, for the third concert of the 2024-2025
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 17 ♦ Jeremy Carl Lackey, 39, of Deerfield Lane, Statesville, charged with felony stalking. ♦ Boris Dewan
FROM STAFF REPORTS N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer, a Republican, easily outpolled her Democratic challenger on Tuesday to win re-election. According to unofficial votes, Sawyer received the support of 80,989 voters
Voters in Harmony, Love Valley elect mayors, board members FROM STAFF REPORTS Three incumbent Iredell County commissioners were re-elected by a comfortable margin during Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial
Special to IFN A week after implementing heightened security protocols at a couple of football games, Iredell-Statesville Schools announced a new restriction for all high school athletic events. Starting this
Madison “Madi” Hope Mills, 22, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at home on Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born May 13, 2002, in Mooresville to Renata Moffett and Norman
Mr. Rickey Pernell “TO” Swilling Jr., 40, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 27, 1984, to Kim Arnold Swilling and Rickey Swilling Sr. (Lisa). He entered into eternal
Kimberly Lackey Kennedy, 41, passed away November 2, 2024, after a brief illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born December 15, 1982, in Iredell County to Roger Dale (Possum)
Miss Mary Frances Martin, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 5, 2024, at Autumn Care. Born in the Central Community of Iredell County on October 5, 1934, she
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Some neighbors affected by an annexation request for a proposed 160-home development said they were not properly notified of a public hearing by the developer and the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday voted 4-3 to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar Option 1, which includes an August 11 start date. Board members
Special to IFN Licensed Clinical Social Worker Maggie Taylor has joined Dr. Suja Raju at Iredell Psychiatry — Iredell Health System’s outpatient psychiatric services office. Taylor earned her Bachelor of
Special to IFN Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will commemorate North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” event on Saturday, November 9. Visitors will learn about the experiences of
Special to IFN WSIC Radio is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Purple Heart Homes Studio, a cutting-edge broadcasting space built to honor the station’s 76-year history
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the community to attend a special reception for visual artist Amy Sullivan at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6. The event will
Special to IFN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies have encountered two dangerous situations over the past year in which over 350 rounds of ammunition were fired at deputies and the
Edward “Ed” Anthony Tarantino, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Louis and Agnes Scaccia Tarantino. Ed