Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville Stormwater Department and the Town’s Environmental Protection Committee will hold a community cleanup event in the Eastern Heights community on Saturday, October 26.
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to IFN Brothers Andy Setzer and Rick Rhyne have headed up a program through Mt. Moriah Lodge #690 to collect and distribute stuffed animals to local law enforcement agencies.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2024-2025 flu season. An adult in the Charlotte metro
Tonie Karen McDaniels, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Iredell County on April 1,
Mildred Ann Sutton Jones of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Born in Bryson City, N.C., along with 10 siblings, Mildred was the daughter of the late
Special to IFN Following a national search, Iredell County officials announced Wednesday that Eric Morrison has been hired as Emergency Medical Services director, effective November 14. Morrison has nearly three
Miss Patricia “Patsy” Ruth Stewart, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at The Greens of Maple Leaf of Statesville, following an illness of two months. She
Paul Lane Pearman, 61, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on August 12, 1963, to Paul L. Pearman Jr. and the late Nancy
Special to IFN Safe Kids Iredell County, Walmart and State Farm are hosting a Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Event in Statesville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has released the names of a woman who died and two men who were injured in a crash that shut down South Main
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday voted to adopt a $267 million budget resolution for fiscal year 2024-2025. Chief Finance Officer Adam Steele told the
Special to IFN In-person early voting for the 2024 general election begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, in Iredell County and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November
BY KEVIN IMM The Troutman Police Department is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that claimed one life and resulted in serious injuries to two other people on Tuesday. Troutman Fire Rescue
Edgar Hudson, 87, beloved husband of Betty Jean Hudson, was welcomed into heaven on October 12, 2024. Edgar was born November 27, 1936, to Henry and Anna Hudson in Mt.
August Michael Kiefer, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at St.
Murray Jack Miller, MD, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla., passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, surrounded by his children and their spouses.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville Police Department officer faces two misdemeanor charges following his arrest on Tuesday. Officer David Stephen Brashear, 45, of Mt. Holly was arrested and charged with
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals face felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation that culminated with a raid at a Statesville area motel on Monday. Sheriff Darren
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host a watercolor painting demonstration featuring local artist Wes Waugh on Wednesday, October 16. This free event will take place at 6
Editor’s Note: The executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections delivered these remarks on early voting on Tuesday. BY KAREN BRINSON BELL Seventeen days of in-person, early voting
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites the community to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served our country in the military through a series of
Special to IFN Yevette Reed has been named director of the hospital-based skilled nursing facility at Iredell Health System. Reed brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare, part of
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday declined to support an effort by board member Brian Sloan to display a poster that included the Ten Commandments
Kirsten Renee Ellis Webb, 30, of Troutman, N.C., beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1994, in Pennsylvania
Special to IFN RALEIGH — State, federal and local response workers are working long hours to provide assistance into Western Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Law enforcement is working
Gail Jones, 65, of Statesville, N.C., entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County
Gerald “Bubba” Edwin Blankenship, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. He was born on January 3,
William “Bill” Wilson McAlister, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on May 13, 1940,
Richard “Rick” Wayne Earp, 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Wilkes County, N.C. The son of the late Nelson Robert Earp and Mary
Special to IFN Fifty-eight artists entered Mooresville Arts’ 42nd Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Charlotte and beyond contributed 103 entries, showcasing their talent and
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) recently participated in their second National Day of Service with an emphasis on food insecurity. The National Day of Service is a
Special to IFN Have you ever wondered who makes healthcare decisions for you when you’re no longer able to? These decisions are in your hands with predetermined advance directives. Many
To the Editor: We read the article in the Iredell Free News about the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education member proposing to require all district schools to display a poster with
BY DEBBIE PAGE At the statewide 2024 Symposium on Domestic and Sexual Violence held in Statesville, Executive Director Beth McKeithan and Dove House Nurse Practitioner Heather Waleski described serving children
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 2 ♦ Melia Anthonia Luckey, 28, of Talley Street, Troutman, charged with possession of cocaine and
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of retired ICSO Canine Lucky earlier this week. The 11-year-old German shepherd passed away peacefully with his devoted partner,