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08/23/2024

The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or age.

The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, political affiliation, non-…

08/23/2024

My biggest bone of contention with self-important people is when they believe they are too good to help others. Truly great people are known for being humble.

BY JEFF CORBETT Taking oneself too seriously can derail any relationship. Queen Victoria of England learned this lesson very quickly in her marriage to Prince Albert. It was an extremely happy unio…

08/23/2024

A tip provided to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office through its app helped lead to the arrest of two individuals at a Statesville motel.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A tip provided to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office through its app helped lead to the arrest of two individuals at a Statesville motel. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced…

08/23/2024

As the 2024-2025 season kicks off, attendees at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ athletic events should anticipate heightened security screening at all district athletic venues.

FROM STAFF REPORTS As the 2024-2025 season kicks off, attendees at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ athletic events should anticipate heightened security screening at all district athletic venues…

08/23/2024

“The impact of this generous gift will be felt across Iredell County for years to come, fueling innovative initiatives and programs that address critical needs and empower individuals and families to get on the cycle of success,” said Erskine Smith, president of United Way of Iredell County.

Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County has received a transformative $500,000 life insurance gift to its Endowment for the Future from a generous couple in Mooresville. This remarkable ple…

08/23/2024

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08/23/2024

Mooresville Police Department officers arrested three individuals on Thursday after receiving alerts from automatic license plate readers for two stolen vehicles.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Police Department officers arrested three individuals on Thursday after receiving alerts from automatic license plate readers for stolen vehicles. About 12:41 p.m., o…

08/23/2024

A Mooresville man faces five felony charges and three misdemeanors in connection with the theft of artifacts from Fort Dobbs State Historic Site near Statesville.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces five felony charges and three misdemeanors in connection with the theft of artifacts from Fort Dobbs State Historic Site near Statesville. Iredell County …

08/23/2024

🚧 Road Closure Alert 🚧

Please be advised that Hartness Road will be closed starting Monday, August 26th, until approximately 5 PM on Tuesday, August 27th. This closure is necessary to repair a storm pipe and replace a catch basin.

🚫 No through traffic will be permitted on Hartness Road between Radio Road and Woods Drive—only local traffic will be allowed.

🚧 Wesley Drive will also be closed below the parking lot of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

Detour signs will be in place. Please use caution if you're in the area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Statesville Police Department | Statesville Fire Department

08/23/2024

Stanley was a man who loved his church, his savior, Jesus Christ, and his family. He was known as a caring, loving man who gave his time and talents to anyone in need. Stan was a 1961 graduate of West Rowan High School. He loved old cars, especially his three-window ’34 Ford Coupe. As a general contractor, Stan built many homes in the Mooresville area as well as several at Carolina Beach, N.C.

Stanley “Stan” Fleming Goodman, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Dennis and Ruby Comp…

08/23/2024

She attended and graduated from Stony Point High School. She was married to Robert Glenn Lovette on June 27, 1964, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage earlier this year. She worked alongside him for 28 years at the Newton Tag Office. She loved spending time with her husband on many Christian Tour trips, Daytona trips, or visits to their condo in Myrtle Beach, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Lois Jean Rector Lovette, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Lois Jean was born on January 21, 194…

08/23/2024

Irene McClements Durbin Fenske, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was a retired CNA.

Irene McClements Durbin Fenske, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 4, 1940, in Dover, Del., to the l…

08/23/2024

She was a graduate of Duke University and on April 3, 1964, she married the late Paul Joe Plyler, who passed away on April 25, 2009. They were members of Broad Street United Methodist Church, where in her earlier years she was the Director of Christian Education and sang in the choir. She was very active in the Statesville community, serving on many boards and committees, and she also taught painting classes at her home.

Mrs. Jeannette Glass Plyler, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Jeannette was born October 7, 1940, in Reidsv…

08/23/2024

Carolyn was a resident of Statesville, where her family lives, but her lifelong dream was to live at the beach. She loved the sun, sand, and the waves crashing on the shore. That’s where her ashes will be spread with love by her family.

On August 20, 2024, we lost Carolyn Cook Snow, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, an aunt, and a dear friend. She was born May 20, 1948. Carolyn was a resident of Statesville, …

08/23/2024

He was a graduate of Upper Darby High School in Upper Darby, Pa., and at one time prior to his disability was employed as a machine operator at W. T. Barnett. He was a mechanic, and he loved his dogs and four-wheelers, but mostly he loved his family.

Shareef Isaiah Beverley, 31, of 1205 Harris Street, Statesville, N.C, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on October 15, 1992, and was the son of the late Jerome Weston and Barbara Ann Beverley. He depa…

08/23/2024

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Gary Graham will give the eulogy, and Elder Rayvonne Parker will officiate.

Mr. Johnnie Parker, 74, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1949, and was the son of the late John L. Parker and Nevada Norman…

08/23/2024

He was a graduate of Statesville High School and loved sports. His favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to his disability, he was employed by the Statesville Flour Mill.

Mr. Stanley Curtis Summers, 58, of 1021 Foxtcroft Lane, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on September 4, 1965, and was the son of the late Andrew Curtis Summers and Mary Elizabeth Bake…

08/23/2024

He was employed as an assembly worker at the Steele Foundry and served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Althea Williams Williams, who preceded him in death. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and friend.

Mr. Charles Eugene Williams, 80, of 128 Rowan Mill Road, Salisbury, N.C., was born in Warren, Ohio, on Mach 5, 1944, and was the son of the late Garrett Williams and Lela Maude Thomas. He departed …

08/22/2024

The Mitchell Community College Small Business Center will present a free webinar “AI Photos: Revolutionize Your Marketing Imagery for Your Business” on Tuesday, August 27.

Special to IFN The Mitchell Community College Small Business Center will present a free webinar “AI Photos: Revolutionize Your Marketing Imagery for Your Business” on Tuesday, August 27. The webina…

08/22/2024

Lucas Callejas shared his experience with Teen Court during Piedmont Mediation’s Lunch and Learn event Wednesday at Unity Center in Statesville.

BY KARISSA MILLER Lucas Callejas appreciates the second chance he was given. The teen was charged with simple assault after he got into a fight a school. At the time, he was living a risky lifestyl…

08/22/2024

“Serving as the president of the Conference of Clerks of Superior Court is an honor and, in many ways, the high point of my career.”

Special to IFN Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court James Lee Mixson III was recently sworn in as president of the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court. N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justic…

08/22/2024

Last year’s event featured more than 200 vehicles. The Cruise-In is open to cars of all makes, models, and years.

Special to IFN Rocky Mount Church will host its 8th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, September 14. The free family-friendly car show will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m. Last year’s event fe…

08/22/2024

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08/21/2024

08/21/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

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08/21/2024

She graduated from Scotts High School in 1963 and worked for Carolina Mills and Zimmer Medical Products. She was married to her late husband, Danny Eudy, for 58 years and was a member of Command Baptist Church.

Barbara Ann Miller Eudy, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 20, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Iredell County on March 9, 1945, to the late George Pressley Miller and…

08/21/2024

Valley Community College. She enjoyed fishing, playing the lottery, and going to estate sales, and she loved her cat, Trey, who she has had for over 15 years.

Patricia Ann Speaks, 67 of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Iredell County on September 27, 1956, to the la…

08/21/2024

Gladious graduated from Brevard City Schools and was a lifelong member of the Baptist faith and a member of Southview Baptist Church. For several years she was a stay-at-home mom and then went to work in the office of Dr. Richard Adams, whom she worked with for over 30 years. Gladious loved people and would do anything she could to help someone. She loved cooking, going to the beach and mountains, and she especially loved her family.

Gladious Fore Wilson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Gaston County on November 29, 1942, to the late William Ernest Fore and Il…

08/21/2024

Delores was a very accomplished and independent woman, and a very devoted friend. She worked for Boeing in Southern California, retiring after over 35 years of employment. She was an avid reader and an author of two books, “Tiger Questions U” and “Brain Surgery and Recovery from a Patient’s Point of View.” She survived two brain surgeries and was a two-time breast cancer survivor.

Delores Clardy, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1940, in Vicksburg, Miss., to Rev. H. Matthew Beecham and Esther M. Beecham. She was pr…

08/21/2024

Larry was a simple man who loved God, his family, country & oldies music, old Western movies and shows, BBQ and beer. He was never seen without his cowboy hat and boots, along with his jeans, and black T-shirt, which was the staple of his wardrobe. He lived mostly in Michigan as well as time in Arizona, Kansas and North Carolina. His personality was one of a kind!

Larry James Roberts Sr., 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born in Holland, Mich., on October 4, 1947, to the late…