IFN Staff It would be difficult to find an individual who has impacted more lives in more ways than United Way of Iredell County Executive Director Brett Eckerman. Eckerman was
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Nancy Alexander Milstead
Family and faith were two of the most important things to Nancy Alexander Milstead. So it was fitting that when she passed away on February 22, 2025, she was surrounded
N.C. Association of Festivals and Events recognizes Town of Mooresville at annual conference
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville’s Arts & Events division has been recognized for excellence in event planning and marketing, winning two awards at the 2025 ShowFest Event Innovators
Registration still open for DACI youth alcohol and substance misuse prevention summit
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell will hold its third annual “In The Know: A Community Conversation on Substance Misuse” event on Tuesday, February 18, at the
Sandy Lim Gordon
Sandy Lim Gordon, whose grace and kindness touched many lives, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the Houston Hospice House. Known for her strength, joy, and generosity, Sandy
Health Beat: Protect yourself and your family with the HPV vaccine
Special to IFN Around 13 million Americans become infected with the potentially cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) each year. Fortunately, the HPV vaccine can help protect you and your family. “It’s
Iredell Memorial Hospital implementing visitor restrictions due to increase in respiratory illnesses
Special to IFN As respiratory illnesses continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious symptoms, while protecting other patients
Letter to the Editor: Iredell legislators should work to restrict annexation of land in ETJs for high-density residential developments
To the Editor: Now that elections are over, how about some state legislation that will help the citizens of Iredell County? We need to end the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJs)
The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of 2025
Special to IFN Kamya Gibbs rang in the new year with the birth of her first child, Keomani Gibbs. The precious baby boy arrived at 7:41 p.m. on January 1,
Ruby Alexander
Ruby Matheson Alexander, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Lovingly known to all as “Mama Ruby,” she was the sweetest
Storage Sense of Statesville hosts holiday fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Special to IFN Storage Sense of Statesville brought holiday cheer to the community with its Cookies with Santa event on December 14. A fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
Iredell Memorial Hospital named one of nation’s top hospitals
Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top General Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group. Only nine hospitals in North Carolina and 134 in the
Health Beat: Primary care providers can save your health — and money
Special to IFN Studies show that U.S. adults who regularly see their established primary care provider have 33 percent lower overall healthcare costs and 19 percent lower odds of premature
Meeting Healthcare Education Demands: Iredell County’s Growing Opportunities
CONTRIBUTED As healthcare needs continue to expand in Iredell County and surrounding areas, local educational institutions are stepping up to meet the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals. Learn how
Iredell Memorial Hospital earns top safety grade from national watchdog organization
Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog organization focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an
Animal Hospital of Statesville celebrates 50th anniversary, looks forward to new location in Troutman
Special to IFN The Animal Hospital of Statesville team opened the hospital to the public for the 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 9. About 100 attendees enjoyed an afternoon
Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts Celebrate Statesville Tourism Summit and Awards Ceremony
Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) hosted the third annual Celebrate Statesville Tourism Summit and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, bringing together nearly 200 individuals from across
A Nightmare: North Iredell High student fighting to regain use of arms and legs
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Just a week after the onset of ankle pain, 17-year-old Adriana Molina lost the ability to use her legs and arms. The nightmare began about three weeks
Sandra Hatcher Phillips
Sandra Ann Hatcher Phillips, 62,of Stony Point, N.C., died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. She was born in Anderson County,
Animal Hospital of Statesville invites community to 50th anniversary celebration
Special to IFN The Animal Hospital of Statesville will host its 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited for an afternoon
Norman Andrew Nelson
Norman Andrew Nelson, known as “Andy” or “Doggie,” 39, passed away peacefully at his home in Mooresville, N.C., on October 13, 2024. Andy was born to Norman and Laurie Nelson
Dove House helps children heal after experiencing domestic and sexual violence
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
Iredell Health System announces leadership for Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital
Special to IFN Gina Parker has been selected as assistant vice president of Behavioral Health at Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital. Parker brings a wealth of knowledge from her near
Iredell Health System finalizes purchase of Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital, Davis Regional Medical Center
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has officially purchased Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital and Davis Regional Medical Center from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. Terms of the sale have
Union Grove community bands together to support family of 5-year-old recovering from surgery to remove benign brain tumor
BY KARISSA MILLER A 5-year-old was unable to begin the school year as a kindergartener at Union Grove Elementary after undergoing surgery for a benign, or non-cancerous, brain tumor. The
Barbara Claire Anderson
PLEASE NOTE PLACE OF SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED! Barbara Claire Anderson, beloved wife, dedicated mother and grandmother, and friend to all passed away at her home in Statesville, N.C., on
Iredell Memorial Hospital investing additional resources in pediatric care
Special to IFN For more than 70 years, Iredell Health System has cared for individuals of all ages in our community, from newborns to seniors. In the last year, however,
Community remembers those lost to overdose at DACI candlelight vigil (Photos)
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 people gathered at Christ Church in Statesville on Thursday evening to remember family and friends lost to the epidemic of overdoses occurring here and all
Stephen Alexander Johnson
Stephen Alexander Johnson, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in Duval County, Fla., on February 3, 1940, he was the husband of Martha Combs
Iredell Health System announces intent to purchase Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Friday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. “For more
Iredell County hospitals sign on to effort to relieve low-income patients’ medical debt
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Health and N.C. Health & Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley announced Monday that all eligible hospitals in North Carolina have
U.S. News & World Report names Iredell Health System among Best Hospitals for 2024-2025
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has been named a high-performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings. The system was awarded the high performing
New Critical Care Unit set to open at Iredell Memorial Hospital
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Construction of the new Critical Care Unit at Iredell Memorial Hospital is now completed and on track to open in mid-July. The 16 new state-of-the-art CCU rooms,
Arthur Anton Cleveland Jr.
Arthur Anton Cleveland Jr., 64, of Statesville,N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 6, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born June 6, 1960, in Roane County, Tenn., to
Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office investigating cause of blaze that sent two firefighters to hospital
Special to IFN Two Mooresville firefighters were treated at a local hospital on Tuesday for injuries sustained while on the scene of a large debris fire. Mount Mourne Fire Department
N.C. insurance commissioner stresses water and boating safety ahead of Fourth of July holiday
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging everyone to take extra precautions during one of the most popular
