Sports betting has never been so easy to access. In total, there are now legal sportsbooks in 38 U.S. states. Most of these have highly developed mobile applications, very large
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The United States Government will tax any profit made from gambling activities. The Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) considers all winnings from gaming to be ordinary taxable income and
Gas prices are one of those topics that almost everyone has an opinion about, even if they do not follow the energy market closely. A small change at the pump
Feeling good in your own skin does not happen overnight. It builds gradually through the choices you make each day, what you wear, how you care for your skin, and
Crypto casino offers often look simple at first. A player sees a deposit match, a cashback line, or a few extra spins and gets the basic idea immediately. That first
Canadian online casino players have developed into some of the sharpest bonus hunters in the industry. They’ve learned through trial and error that flashy promotional offers often hide problematic terms,
By late Sunday afternoon, many people feel a quiet sense of rush creeping in. The weekend felt full, yet somehow unfinished. Laundry sits in a chair, the fridge looks random,
Nursing is one of the most demanding and rewarding careers a person can choose. In New Jersey, the need for skilled and compassionate nurses continues to grow as communities rely
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Thursday the arrests of several suspects in connection with an investigation targeting methamphetamine distribution in southern Iredell County. On March 30, ICSO
Special to IFN A coalition of clergy, veterans, and moral leaders are planning to convene outside Rep. Pat Harrigan’s district office on the App State campus in Hickory at 5
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the April Iredell County Homeless Collaborative meeting, members shared details about upcoming events and seasonal needs for the local homeless population. Walk for Recovery The 9th
Special to IFN The Union Grove Ruritan Club and the Union Grove PTO are sponsoring the annual Union Grove Spring Festival on Saturday, April 18. The festival, which runs from
Deward Leroy Kennedy, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home. Leroy was born on September 8, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Deward
Chester Paul Middlesworth, civic leader and longtime general manager of The Record & Landmark, died on April 7, 2026, at age 97. He was born in Shamokin, Pa., on February
George Wayne Campbell, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. Wayne was born on May 12, 1944, to the late Mattie Mae Campbell. He was also
Glindora Motley Smith, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2026. She was born in Salisbury, N.C. Glindora was a woman of deep strength, unwavering love, and
Frank Eugene Skidmore, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by his family and the soundtrack of his favorite music playing in
Billie Nelson Compton, 94, passed away on April 4, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on September 9, 1931, in Mecklenburg County to
Steve Stovall, 77, of Landis, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2026. A devoted member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Steve was known by many
Jean Millsaps Harpe, a woman of steadfast faith and deep community roots, passed away peacefully at Davie Nursing and Rehab on April 6, 2026, following a brief illness. Born in
Virgil Keith King, 66, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 25, 1959, to the late Benjamin King and Gracy Hill King. He entered into eternal life
BY JEFF CORBETT Most of us think of our lives as a straight line, running from birth to death. May I offer you a different, broader perspective? Your life is
Sports betting integrity has never faced greater attention, and rightly so. With U.S. sports betting continuing to expand rapidly across the country and worldwide growth of in-game (live) and “prop”
Legal sports betting currently exists in thirty-eight of the United States’ fifty states and Washington DC. Prior to the U.S. Supreme Courts 2018 decision overturning PASPA that was an unlikely
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday night approved teacher supplements, a variety of budget amendments, and the board’s meeting calendar for next year.
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 21 ♦ A boy, Wells Sullivan Woodall, born to Cameron and Hannah Woodall of Statesville.
Buying a home in North Carolina, like Iredell, can feel quite confusing, especially with rising prices and limited choices. Some buyers jump in too fast, face delays, or miss deals.
Sealed bid for furnishing a Water Line Replacement will be sent out on April 8, 2026, and will be received by the City of Statesville at 227 S. Center Street,
Vivian Jane Willis Taylor, 86, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home. Vivian was born on January 2, 1940, in Gaithersburg, Md., to the late John
James “Jim” Lee Lentz, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Jim was born September 10, 1937, in
Sarah Ann Readling Bivens, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on June 20,
Sylvia “Jean” Honeycutt Estes, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1940, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Bobbie Hall Cox, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1945 in Fayetteville, N.C., to the late Johnny Hall and
Alice A. Brown, 101, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home. She was born November 17, 1924, in Alexander County, N.C., the daughter of
Linda Sweet, 68, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Faith Assisted Living in Taylorsville, N.C. Linda was born February 11, 1958, in Iredell County. Linda
Special to IFN What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy



