Special to IFN The Center Stage Alliance production of “The Cemetery Club” opens Friday, November 1, and runs for two weekends. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays
Author: Mike Fuhrman
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The City of Statesville hosted Trick-or-Treat at the Statesville Soccer Complex on Tuesday evening. Photos
Delores Leona “Lori” Black Echerd, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Brookdale – Peachtree after a period of declining health. She was born in Raleigh County,
Paul Carter Garland, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Cadence Health in Raleigh, N.C. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, on May 24, 1932, to
Evangelist Susan Aleen Alexander Jones, 64, (Mookie) was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Theodore Roosevelt Alexander and Aleen Mattox Alexander on September 7, 1960. She entered into eternal
Jeffrey “Jeff” Franklin Robinson, 72, of Harmony, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was
Thomas “Tommy” Eric Deal, 68, of Huntersville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Taylorsville House in Taylorsville, N.C. He was born on August 12, 1956, in
Paula Brandon Dellinger, 56, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Born in Mecklenburg County on October 9, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Jack
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Nearly 3.2 million voters had cast ballots in the 2024 general election in North Carolina by 12 noon on Tuesday, a turnout of 40.7 percent
Special to IFN More than just local bragging rights will be on the line Friday night when the Lake Norman High and Mooresville High football teams square off under the
Special to IFN Continuing its tradition of service, the Rotary Club of Top of the Lake-Mooresville, along with Corvid Technologies, will host a free breakfast for current and former members
Special to IFN The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Lee, a local pastor and author, has published his first children’s book. “You are Mine and I am Yours: A Wesleyan Prayer
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) will host its “Champions For Children Chili Cook-Off” on Saturday, November 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain-or-shine-event, which will
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in an armed robbery in Georgia was apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Friday following a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren
Vercie Lee Anderson Prevette Lanning, 91, of Statesville, N.C., finished her earthly race on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Gordon Hospice House with her loving family by her side.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has announced that the N.C. Railroad Company (NCRR) has been awarded a $105 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through
Special to IFN The North Carolina Nurse Honor Guard brings tradition and tribute together by honoring nurses who have passed with the Nightingale Tribute. When Linda Thompson learned about the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway Patrol announced that no charges will be filed in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a Hiddenite man on Sunday
Edward Paul Vozzella, 71, of Sylva, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. Born on October 18, 1953, in Middlesex County, Mass., he was the husband
Mr. Albert Jackson Scott, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on September 29, 1961, and was
BY KEVIN IMM Statesville Fire Department personnel were alerted to a structure fire on South Mulberry Street by an off-duty fire fighter about 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Ladder 1 was the
Senior Missionary Julia Mae Wilson, 93, of Troutman, N.C., departed this earthly life on Friday, October 25, 2024. She was born on May 17, 1931, in Iredell County to the
John “Wyatt” Fesperman, 92, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at his home. He was born June 29, 1932, in Iredell County, to the late John Mitchell Fesperman and
Robert “Bud” Henry Gassett passed away on October 24, 2024. Born on August 3, 1946, in Minnesota, Bud eventually settled in Park Falls, Wisconsin, where he met his beloved wife,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The day in Aracelis Perez’s classroom at South Elementary School begins with plenty of smiles and a few hugs. As the students put their backpacks away and
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 17 ♦ Luke McDade Brookshire, 25, of Miller Farm Road, Statesville, charged with burning of personal
Special to IFN The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department recently held its 17th Annual Cruise-In. The event featured a wonderful array of cars, trucks and motorcycles. This year’s event included
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Truck or Treat event on Saturday evening. More than 850 people came out in costume to enjoy the
Robert “Bob” Wilson Riley, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away very unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1931, in
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
BY KARISSA MILLER At Lakeshore Elementary School, every student has the potential to come up with big ideas. On Wednesday, the pirate happy meal lunch — inspired by fifth-grader Logan
FROM STAFF REPORTS Perfect weather, a legion of hard-working volunteers and several key changes to parking and traffic control all contributed to a memorable 49th Carolina BalloonFest. The weather, which
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office held its 2024 Citizens Academy graduation on Thursday night. Nineteen adults participated in the four-week program, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Special to IFN ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo is now officially accredited as a Botanical Garden, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s memorable 50-year history. The North Carolina
Rinda Carrol Edwards Brittain, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. A native of Madison County, she was born on