Marvin “Mutt” Henry Waugh Sr., 93, of Catawba, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Mutt was born on May 16, 1931,
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Bessie Louise Taylor was born on February 1, 1930, the third of seven children to the late Reverend Christopher C & Mary Sharpe in Tarboro, N.C. She was educated in
David Allen George, 69, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1955, in Detroit, Mich., the son
Lynda Fields Jones, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Glenwood Health and Rehab. She was born on October 28, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Debra Jean Benfield Elder, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, N.C. Jean was born March 5,
BY DEBBIE PAGE During its agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council approved Planning and Zoning ETJ board recommendations, approved a fee waiver for council members, and got
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Mooresville Imaging has acquired a Fuji Film iStream CT Scanner. This advanced technology is only offered at three locations across the state of North Carolina.
IFN Staff A Mooresville man was fatally injured in a crash on Interstate 77 early Tuesday morning. According to the N.C. Highway Patrol, Justyn Jack Jenkins, 26, died after his
IFN Staff A Statesville man who is on probation for felony drug convictions was arrested on new charges after attempting to avoid an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office traffic checkpoint. Sheriff
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Vice Chair Abby Trent has resigned her position on the board, effective April 4. Trent, in her resignation letter, said that she
When a truck accident turns your life upside down, knowing the right steps to take can make a crucial difference in your case’s outcome. This guide breaks down the essential
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 16 ♦ Ethan Chase Fritz, 29, of Chestnut Grove Road, Statesville, charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking opium or
Mildred “Millie” Starbird Richards, 89, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed peacefully after a short illness on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home with her husband by her side. Mildred was
Susan Elaine Keller, 55, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home. Susan was born January 7, 1970, in Catawba County, the daughter of Sherry
Beatrice Overcash Baxter, 100, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 26, 1924, in Mooresville, N.C., to
Kristina Miller Torrence, 48, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, following an extended illness. Kristina was born in Iredell County on May 17, 1976, to the
Mrs. Wilma Cook Fox, affectionately known by her grandchildren as Mamaw, left her Earthly home to join loved ones in heaven on Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was surrounded by
Nancy Conetta Alexander Bailey of Statesville, N.C., born on May 23, 1947, in Forsyth County, N.C., peacefully departed this life on April 4, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. A
Special to IFN Mooresville High School student Evan Wanner recently had the unique opportunity to participate in the N.C. General Assembly’s Senate Page Program, gaining invaluable insights into the workings
Special to IFN Many people choose to brush off the idea of therapy for fear of judgment, vulnerability or the unknown. Maggie Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker at Iredell
BY REP. TODD CARVER Most people may not be aware North Carolina set a goal in 2019 to have 2 million people with a post-secondary degree or high-quality credential. This
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Nearly 100 people gathered in Mooresville’s Liberty Park to give a voice to the voiceless. Foster Love Adopt Repeat (FLAR), a Mooresville-based organization that raises awareness of
IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to commemorate the beginning of construction of Weathers Creek High School. Located on 114 acres off Overcash Road in
Martha “Avie” Yvonne Troutman, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1940, in Iredell County to the late Ernest and
Lindsay Crisp Alger, 39, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2025. She was born on May 23, 1985, in Asheville, N.C., daughter of Garry and Diane Crisp.
Larry Clayton Buie, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 5, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1946, in Mooresville to the
Michael William Morrissey of Statesville, N.C., was born on February 16, 1958, in Syracuse, N.Y. He passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2025. A cherished husband, father,
Cynthia Brown Cecil, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in her hometown of Iredell County, N.C., at the age of 68. Born
Lona Mae McCrackin Jordan, 77, of Jonesville, N.C., passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Lona was born December 4, 1947, in Clarksville,
Brenda West Cavin, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home. Brenda was born August 25, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Gilbert West
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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 28 ♦ Jason Lyle Padgett, 52, of Curt Road, Union Grove, charged with felony probation violation. ♦
BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Service Unit 136 held its second annual Rope Runner Derby on March 28 at the Fuzion Teen Center, bringing together Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes for
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced plans for the statewide expansion of Success Coach, an innovative program designed to help families
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library (ICPL) is proud to celebrate National Library Week (April 6-12) as part of a national effort to highlight the power of libraries
BY SALLY NIX For too long, health insurance companies have dictated patient care instead of doctors. The bureaucratic nightmare of prior authorization, which requires doctors to obtain insurer approval before treating their