Sharon Ann “Sha” Hunter McCullough, 69, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. She was born in Iredell County
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Samuel Dale Frogge, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Sam was born in Decatur County, Ind., on
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a new policy that would allow staff members to administer life-saving Naloxone in district schools. Naloxone is a medicine
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and Statesville Convention and Visitors Bureau partnered with local balloon pilots to raise money for Spruce Pine on Monday evening. The event
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has added two Belgian Malinois to the Canine Unit. Deputy Moncus has a new partner, Canine Kash, and Deputy Ashley will be
BY KEVIN IMM South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel deployed to Newland, Banner Elk and the Crossnore area of Western North Carolina early Sunday morning to deliver supplies and assist
Special to IFN If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you know the toll it can take on a person’s physical and emotional abilities. While
Special to IFN EnergyUnited has been named a Top Workplace 2024 Award winner by The Charlotte Magazine. This is the second consecutive year in which the cooperative has received this
Herbert Hoover Robinson Jr. (Herb and affectionately called Herbie) passed away at age 74 on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home in Taylorsville, N.C., as a result of an
Kenneth Sherril Privette, 71, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell
Special to IFN M/I Homes of Charlotte has closed on the purchase of 123.5 acres off Rinehardt Road in Mooresville, which will be the site of its newest community. Cambrey
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man faces several criminal charges related to the assault of his ex-wife and their daughter following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Air search and rescue teams flew 48 additional missions on Saturday, locating 39 survivors stranded in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic flooding to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 21 ♦ Tahim DaQuan Hunte-Dixon, 31, of Crestdale Drive, Charlotte, charged with speeding to elude arrest, misdemeanor
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell County Homeless Coalition is continuing its work in the community and preparing for the cold weather and the upcoming holiday season. Those in need of
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR A while back, I had the pleasure of working on a research project with an archeological field director for a surveying company based in Asheville. His company
Thomas Edward Baron, a distinguished contractor from Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 78. Tom was born on June 21, 1946, in Rhode
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 23 ♦ Antonio Ivan Aguilar-Jimenez, 25, of Bayneswoods Lane, Indian Land, S.C., charged with breaking or
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 RALEIGH — A vast array of relief resources continues to flow into Western North Carolina to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery. More than 1,500 North Carolina National Guard
Special to IFN Friday, September 13, turned out to be lucky for the winners of the 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo sponsored by Bobcat. It was slightly damp, but spirits
Special to IFN Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Mooresville E-911 Communications, and Mooresville Police Department personnel continue to aid western North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Mooresville Fire-Rescue’s (MFR) Swiftwater Rescue Team
BY DEBBIE PAGE The rain had barely stopped last Saturday when Troutman Ruritan Club member Nick Jaroszynski asked members on the club’s group chat if they were interested in doing
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department, along with Mooresville, Troutman, Mount Mourne, Lake Norman, South Iredell, Davidson, and Denver fire fighters and the Sherrills Fords fire boat,
Jerry Alan Hicks, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at Glenwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief battle with lung cancer. Jerry was born
Georgina Ann Smith Brackett, 63, passed away October 3, 2024, at her home. She was born September 24, 1961, in Catawba County, N.C., to Johnny Smith and the late Peggy
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell Health System held its inaugural Lacing Up for a Cure 5K at the Statesville YMCA on Saturday. The event attracted around 430 runners and walkers of
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BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council is considering several options for increasing funding for the daily operations and renovations for the Statesville Civic Center. Among the options available
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot by mail or on Election Day, November 5, in North Carolina must register to vote by 5 p.m.
BY JEFF CORBETT Some years ago, my pastor preached a sermon entitled “Pushing on Doors Marked Pull.” While I’ve long forgotten the details, the title never escaped me. Obviously, the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Megan Doss Band took the stage in Downtown Statesville for the final concert of the 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 season. Photo Gallery
Special to IFN As families in Western North Carolina struggle with the lack of so many necessities due to Hurricane Helene, the Statesville Longest Table planning committee and event sponsors
Dear Citizens of Statesville: The overwhelming outpouring of support from our community for the victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina has been nothing short of extraordinary. In the
Richard Loyd McIntosh Sr., 87, of Davidson, N.C., went to be in the arms of his beloved wife of 55½ years, Carolyn, on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the S.
Billie Patterson Johnson, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Huntersville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was