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There’s a quiet shift happening in American homes, and it doesn’t look like a trend so much as a correction. After years of fast furniture (flat-pack everything, disposable shelving, sofas
Have you ever watched your pet at mealtime and thought, “Maybe they’re ready for something a little different?” That feeling is more common than people think. Pets grow, routines change,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Troutman Fire-Rescue celebrated 100 years of providing service to the community on Saturday. About 100 people gathered at Station 1 for the occasion. Fire trucks and
Landon Makhi “Khi” Alexander Barker, 20, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Alexander County. Khi was born August 20, 2005, in Iredell County, the
Ronald Frank Moracco, 73, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home. Ronald was born on July 3, 1952, in Utica, N.Y., to the late Joseph
John James “Jack” Sears, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Freeville, N.Y., passed away on April 23, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1942, to Carl and Margaret
Ella Grace Ayers, 19, was born on December 14, 2006, in Pinehurst, N.C., to Dan and Denise Ayers. She went to be with Jesus on April 17, 2026. Ella is
Special to IFN The 2026 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Summer Concert Series will kick off Friday, May 1. The free concerts are held on West Broad Street in front
Special to IFN Iredell County Telecommunicator Mercy Helms has been recognized by the NC 911 Board for her extraordinary actions during an emergency call earlier this year. The recognition stems
Special to IFN Four Iredell-Statesville Schools leaders have been selected to participate in the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program. The following educators have been named Principal Fellows: ● Dawn Cardwell,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The latest data from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services shows major improvements in the health and well-being of people across the state.
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has announced the launch of major broadband projects throughout North Carolina, following final federal approval from the National Institute of Standards and
Emma Louise Gurley Foster, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home on April 25, 2026. Emma was born on July 18, 1946, in Statesville, where she lived
Erica Shantae Long Price, 53, of Riverside Drive, Greensboro, N.C. passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by family. She was
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Patric Gerald Ganges, 54, of Treyson Drive, Denver, charged with financial transaction card theft. ♦ Mitchell
BY DEBBIE PAGE The United Way of Iredell County hosted the 2026 Volunteer Celebration on Thursday night, honoring both individuals and organizations for their service to the community. Director of