Special to IFN Iredell County Animal Services has received a $30,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Iredell County. Iredell
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Year in Review: 2024 has been a year of historic growth in Statesville
BY COSTI KUTTEH 2024 has been another great year in the City of Statesville. Local government is a team sport and many folks – past and present – have contributed
Bridge of Hearts receives more than $2,000 for participating in Giving Tree Village
By Julie Higgie The 2024 Giving Tree Village in Davidson cast a spotlight on Bridge of Hearts. The Iredell County nonprofit received $2,087 for placing second overall in the contest.
Preparing High School Students for College-Level Writing
CONTRIBUTED Are you poised to improve your writing? Whether you’re writing an essay, a research report, or a case, college is mostly dependent on writing. It may be difficult, nevertheless,
6 Essential Documents For CMMC Audits
Image source CONTRIBUTED A day hardly goes by without exchanging some form of data through text or images online- for personal or business reasons. With the sensitivity of some
5 Video Marketing Trends To Watch Next Year
CONTRIBUTED By this point, we’re all deeply involved in 2025 planning, including choosing which channels to concentrate on, creating budgets, establishing marketing objectives, and identifying new campaigns to try. There
5 Benefits of Hiring Local Moving Services
CONTRIBUTED Moving day often unfolds as a spectacle of poorly stacked boxes and misplaced optimism. You think, “How hard can it be?” until the couch won’t fit through the door,
East Iredell Elementary celebrates Academic Day with dual immersion presentations and holiday activities (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School parents were welcomed Thursday into the classroom to observe their children’s current learning activities and projects during Academic Day. The event gives family
Letter to the Editor: Troutman town manager should learn to stay in his own lane
To the Editor: On December 2, Troutman Town Manager Ronald Wyatt attended the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners meeting and proceeded to make a public statement in defense of Mooresville
Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson was born January 10, 1930 in Eutawville, S.C., to the late Joe Levy and Rosa Lee Nesbit Johnson. He passed away December 17, 2024, at the S. Mitchell
Phillip Lynn Tillman
With heavy hearts his family shares that Phillip Lynn Tillman stepped into eternity on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 92. At his passing, he was resting comfortably
ICSO employees honored for service to community, heroism at annual banquet (Photos)
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said while he is the face of the organization, the men and women who answer the calls, work at the detention center,
United Way of Iredell County awards $109,000 to three nonprofits
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County on Friday announced the recipients of the 2024 Endowment for the Future Grants. “We are grateful for the many thoughtful and
36th Annual Masonic Community Blood Drives set for January 8-17
Special to IFN The American Red Cross will hold its 36th Annual Masonic Community Blood Drives from Wednesday, January 8, through Friday, January 17, 2025. This blood drives will be
ICSO warns of rise in ‘fake law enforcement’ scams
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about an alarming increase in “fake law enforcement” scams. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers to deceive citizens, often
How to save on shipping fees for online holiday purchases
CONTRIBUTED The festive season brings joy, celebrations—and, for many, the inevitable online shopping spree. While convenient, this approach can quickly become costly when delivery fees stack up. Fortunately, there are
Iredell County receives clean audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County has received a clean audit of its most recent financial statements. Cassie Wilson, a CPA with Martin Starnes & Associates, presented the findings of the
Elizabeth Grace Hefner
Words cannot express the depth of our love and thankfulness for our beloved Elizabeth Grace Hefner, child of God, new creation in Christ, daughter, sister, mother, and friend. The Lord Jesus
NCDHHS investing $4 million to provide support for families of children with complex behavioral health needs
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced a $4 million investment to expand and professionalize family peer support services statewide. This
Rachel Spencer
Rachel Hickman Spencer entered this world on September 8, 1924, and after a remarkable life of 100 years, departed this earth to join the heavenly chorus on December 18, 2024.
Barbara Ann Lackey
Barbara Ann “Beadie” Lackey, 73, of Hiddenite, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 17, 2024. She was born March 25, 1951 in Amonate,
Lonnie Burton Fox
Lonnie Fox, 83, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Mayville, N.Y, passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., surrounded by family, on December 15, 2024. He was born
Town Board approves rezoning for Mooresville Village development
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Mayor Chris Carney cast the deciding vote Monday, clearing the way for the development of Mooresville Village, a Birkdale-like community with a mix of commercial and
Santa, Grinch and elves visit N.B. Mills Elementary School (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students received a special surprise from Santa Claus, a kind-hearted Grinch and the elves on Tuesday morning. “Who wants to sing Jingle Bells?”
Michael Mecimore
Michael Mecimore, 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Michael was
Contributions to Lonely Children’s Fund surpass $15,000
BY TAYLOR BURRIS Each November we like to highlight National Adoption Month. This is a time to celebrate permanency for children in foster care. Thanks to the support of the
Five new titleholders crowned to represent Iredell County, Statesville and Mooresville in statewide competitions (Photos)
STORY & PHOTOS BY CARL MIZE Eighteen young women took the stage on Saturday night at Mac Gray Auditorium to compete for the opportunity to represent the Iredell County area
U.S. Attorney’s Office issues warning about common holiday scams
Special to IFN The U.S. Attorney’s Office is warning the public of a potential uptick in cyberscams during the holiday season and is cautioning everyone, particularly older adults, to remain
William Michael Clasby
With profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss, we announce the passing of William Michael Clasby on December 4, 2024, at the age of 59. He departed this world at
How Online Casinos Contribute to Regional Economic Development
CONTRIBUTED An online casino has multiple purposes. One is to please the audience and impress them with outstanding games. Another purpose is to attract new users through welcome bonuses, so
Troutman Council recognizes two officers for excellence in investigative work
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council honored two officers as Employees of the Month for November for their exhaustive efforts in investigating a fatal traffic accident. Devin Bentley, who
Cub Scouts enjoy visits to Mount Mourne Fire Department, Mooresville Police Department
Special to IFN The Cub Scouts of Pack #173 in Mount Mourne had an exciting and educational adventure this past week, visiting both the local fire department and police department.
Iredell County Tax Office 2025 Property Tax Listing Notice
North Carolina General Statute 105-308 requires every person who owns any taxable property to list the property with the Assessor during the annual listing period. NCGS 105-307 provides that listing
Knight hired as executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont
BY KARISSA MILLER Cory Knight has joined the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont in Statesville as the new executive director. “My goal is to make sure everything that
Karen Hopkins Staley
Karen Hopkins Staley, 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 1, 1946, in Rockingham, N.C.,
Iredell County EMS personnel honored at annual banquet (Photos)
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD From rookies to those with more than two decades of service, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services paid tribute to its own Wednesday night. Iredell EMS Director Eric