Special to IFN In-person early voting for the 2024 general election begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, in Iredell County and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November
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Murray Jack Miller, MD
Murray Jack Miller, MD, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla., passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, surrounded by his children and their spouses.
Iredell Arts Council to host watercolor demonstration on October 16
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will host a watercolor painting demonstration featuring local artist Wes Waugh on Wednesday, October 16. This free event will take place at 6
N.C. Elections Director: In-person, early voting will begin in all 100 N.C. counties on October 17
Editor’s Note: The executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections delivered these remarks on early voting on Tuesday. BY KAREN BRINSON BELL Seventeen days of in-person, early voting
Mooresville Veterans Week 2024: A community tribute to hometown heroes
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites the community to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served our country in the military through a series of
I-SS Board derails effort to display the Ten Commandments in all district schools
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday declined to support an effort by board member Brian Sloan to display a poster that included the Ten Commandments
Hurricane relief efforts continue in Western N.C.; FEMA has provided $96 million in individual assistance to survivors
Special to IFN RALEIGH — State, federal and local response workers are working long hours to provide assistance into Western Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Law enforcement is working
Statesville Woman’s Club provides more than 500 meals on Take-Out Hunger Day
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) recently participated in their second National Day of Service with an emphasis on food insecurity. The National Day of Service is a
Health Beat: Having a notarized advance directive is important in North Carolina
Special to IFN Have you ever wondered who makes healthcare decisions for you when you’re no longer able to? These decisions are in your hands with predetermined advance directives. Many
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
Lacing Up for a Cure 5K raises $35K to help cancer patients
Special to IFN More than 400 people participated in the recent Lacing Up for a Cure 5K at the Statesville Family YMCA, raising an estimated $35,000 to help local patients
I-SS Board member wants Ten Commandments, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights poster displayed in all district schools
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday will consider a request to display a poster that features the Ten Commandments, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
Viewpoint: Traversing the American psychosis with Francis Collins
BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER The National Institute of Mental Health defines psychosis as “a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact
City of Statesville announces 2024 leaf collection schedule
Special to IFN The City of Statesville will begin its annual leaf collection program on Monday, October 21. To make the process as efficient as possible, the city has divided
Mindy Lombard
Mindy Nicole Plyler Lombard, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Levine-Dickson Hospice House surrounded by her loving
Statesville ABC Board awards $92,000 to local nonprofits for substance abuse education programs
Special to IFN The Statesville ABC Board has awarded $92,000 to eight area agencies through its Education Grant Program to help fund the organizations’ substance abuse programs. The agencies receiving
Third annual Heart of Jazz event set for November 8
Special to IFN Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? The latest data from the Iredell County Health Department attributes 20 percent
N.C. insurance commissioner urges Medicare beneficiaries to review their options for 2025
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open
Larry Fink Jr.
Lawrence “Larry” Dalton Fink Jr. passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, one day shy of his 82nd birthday. Born on October 6, 1942, in Williamsport, Pa., Larry lived a
Annual Courage Luncheon: Rainbow Kidz director shares vision for bereavement center (Photo Gallery)
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL FROM STAFF REPORTS Superheroes are known for their courage and their willingness to help others. On Wednesday, nearly 500 superheroes gathered at the Statesville Civic Center
Gov. Cooper: State, local and federal resources continue ‘massive, unprecedented’ response in Western N.C.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper held a briefing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Wednesday to provide updates on North Carolina’s unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene. They were
Statesville Council denies rezoning request for proposed Holland Farms development
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted on Monday to deny a request to rezone 500 acres off Scotts Creek Road, blocking plans for the controversial 900-unit Holland
Sheriff: Twenty-eight suspects face charges as a result of ongoing ICSO drug investigations
FROM STAFF REPORTS As part of an ongoing initiative to reduce illegal narcotics in the community, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 individuals for selling drugs directly to an undercover
Iredell County Health Department encourages residents to get vaccinated
Special to IFN As respiratory illness season approaches, the Iredell County Health Department is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from seasonal illnesses
Iredell Home Health now offering therapy program for Parkinson’s patients
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
Herbert Hoover Robinson Jr.
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
M/I Homes announces plans for 313-home development off Rinehardt Road in Mooresville
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
Local History: Search for information about slave cemetery leads to treasure trove of historical documents
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
N.C. emergency management officials report on Helene recovery effort
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
Statesville Chamber announces winners of 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo (Photos)
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
Jerry Alan Hicks
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
Lacing Up for a Cure 5K event draws crowd of cancer survivors, supporters (Photo Gallery)
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
Statesville Council exploring options for increasing funding for Civic Center operations, renovations
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
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2024 general election
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.
Viewpoint: It’s time to stop pushing on doors marked pull
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
Statesville Longest Table event canceled; organizers collecting donations for communities affected by Hurricane Helene
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