BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday approved the first reading of a rezoning request for a townhome development planned for James Farm Road at Jane Sowers Road.
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Viewpoint: North Carolina returns to top of national business rankings, but there’s still work to do
BY REP. TODD CARVER Just a few words to make sure everyone saw that North Carolina was once again ranked as the best place to do business in America by
Application window now open for 2025 Fall Fine Art Crawl in Statesville
Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation invites all creatives to participate in the Fall Fine Art Crawl on Saturday, September 20, from 2 to 6 p.m. The popular
Statesville Fire Department deploying new Community Risk Reduction Vehicle to promote fire safety
Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has unveiled its newly designed Community Risk Reduction (CRR) vehicle – an eye-catching asset that will help bring life-saving safety education directly to
Ralph Michael Petriello
Ralph Michael Petriello passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born on November 2, 1929, in Bridgeport, Conn., the son of Bartolomeo and Antonetta
Phyllis Ann Buchanan
Phyllis Ann Buchanan, 87, of Bakersville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1937, in Mitchell County, the daughter
Betty Westall Morris
Betty Westall Morris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully early in the morning on July 8, 2025, with her loving husband of 68 years by her side.
FeedNC awarded grant from Jacques Pépin Foundation
Special to IFN The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) announced Monday that FeedNC is one 17 grant recipients for Summer 2025. FeedNC offers a free 10-week culinary training program where students
N.C. auditors: DHHS kept Medicaid providers on program despite license limitations, suspensions
Special to IFN RALEIGH — A new performance audit by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found patient safety vulnerabilities in North Carolina’s Medicaid program. The vulnerabilities stem from
Rock the Park x Festival of Food Trucks Mashup event to feature 38 Special
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville is turning up the volume and turning up the flavor on Saturday, August 2, with the first-ever Rock the Park x Festival of
I-CARE summer work program provides students with job training, life skills
BY KARISSA MILLER On most weekday mornings, Nevaeh Hughes-Nesbit can be found restocking shelves and greeting customers at the Iredell Coast Hidden Gem variety store in Statesville. A rising freshman
Troutman Council delays decision on proposed wastewater treatment agreement with Statesville
BY DEBBIE PAGE At its agenda briefing on Monday, the Troutman Town Council discussed a proposed wastewater treatment agreement between Statesville and Troutman and offered a few changes, but on
Dewana Kay Windsor
Dewana Kay Owen Windsor, born on October 25, 1961, in Hampton, Va., peacefully passed away at the age of 63 on July 7, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Her journey through
Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announces plan to lease space to Success Institute Charter School
Special to IFN The Success Institute Charter School has found a new home. The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to
SPD Felony Arrests: June 23-30
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department announced the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Trenton Daquan Adair Martin, 25 of Sloan Road, Columbia, S.C., charged with assault with a deadly
William Jamie Riddle
William Jamie Riddle, 36, of Harmony, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jamie was born June 20, 1989, in Iredell County and was
Laura Elizabeth Lacon
Laura Elizabeth Testa Lacon, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Franklin Square, N.Y., peacefully passed away on July 6, 2025. Laura was born on March 29, 1941, in Franklin
Pauline “Penny” Helen Stafford
Pauline “Penny” Helen Stafford, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. Born January 10,1957 in Flint, Mich., to the late
Best Slot Themes in Social Casinos: From Vegas to Fantasy
Slot games in social casinos are not just about spinning reels. They’re about escaping into vibrant worlds. Some whisk you away to the neon lights of Vegas. Others drop you
Election Watch: Walker launches campaign for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council
Special to IFN Business owner and lifelong Statesville resident Alex Walker has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement,
Coming Soon: Smarter service for City of Statesville electric utility customers
Special to IFN Statesville Public Power is preparing to roll out a brand-new Outage Management System (OMS) this fall – and it’s going to be a game-changer in how city
Gerald LeRoy Williams
Gerald “Jerry” Williams, 84, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025. Jerry is the beloved husband of Joan Williams, and father
Ruth Mae Fair
Ruth Mae Gillespie Fair, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died on July 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on February 16, 1939, in Iredell County, she was
Barbara Helen Freund
Barbara Helen Freund, born in Springfield, Ill. on February 22, 1930, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025. She was the daughter of Genevieve and William Heineke and the beloved
Troutman Council members share concerns about threatening comments made by public
Council also discusses infrastructure issues, UDO changes at agenda briefing BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday expressed their concerns about threats made against the council in person
Iredell Homeless Collaborative members addressing community needs, holding summer events
BY DEBBIE PAGE Pam Navey opened the July meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative by praising the Salvation Army for providing a cooling station during the extreme summer heat. Lt.
Joan Carol Wible Bumgarner
Joan Carol Wible Bumgarner passed away Monday, July 7. She lived 84 loving years. Wife to Jimmy, Mom to Michael, Chris and Donna, Joan was absolutely the best. She always
Fredrick Daniel Carlton
Fredrick Daniel Carlton, 88, passed away on July 5, 2025. Known to most as Preacher Fred, some of us were blessed to call him husband, Daddy, or Papa. But how do
Iredell County EMS enhances pediatric care with new Carter Kits
Special to IFN Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed care, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has introduced a new tool to help calm and support children during emergencies
Legislative Update: Lawmakers take action to prohibit student cell phone use in schools during instructional time
BY REP. TODD CARVER The N.C. General Assembly took a break last week for the July 4th holiday so no new legislation was passed. That doesn’t mean that nothing took
Hurricane Season Prep: Avoiding Flood-Damaged Vehicles in the Used Car Market
With hurricane season now underway in North Carolina, prospective car buyers face an invisible threat that extends far beyond our state borders. Recent data reveals that 347,000 vehicles suffered flood
Is There a Real Online Casino That Pays Out
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a real online casino that actually pays out, you’re not alone. With the rise of digital gambling platforms across the U.S., players in states
How Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyers Help Families Seek Justice
Losing a loved one is devastating, but when the death was preventable and caused by another’s actions, the emotional burden becomes even heavier. Families are often left trying to process
Election Watch: Morgan files to run for mayor, pledges to create a better Statesville for all residents
Special to IFN Former City Councilman William Morgan on Monday officially filed to run for Statesville mayor in the November 4 election. “I want to help create an even better
James Donald Stewart
James Stewart, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with a late onset diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy
Anna Childress Riggs
Anna (Ann) Childress Riggs, 85, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on