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Community invited to annual Town of Troutman holiday events

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Troutman is dressed up for the holidays and ready to light up the decorations along the greenway. The community is invited to join in these special events.

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Photo Gallery: Turkey Trot 5K brings families together on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of families celebrated the start of the Thanksgiving holiday by participating in the 15th annual Turkey Trot 5K race in Mooresville. Under sunny skies, runners and

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Best Plinko Casinos and Crypto Gambling Sites for 2026

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Plinko has become one of the most popular crypto casino games in 2026 thanks to its simple design, fast gameplay, and the excitement of watching a ball bounce through a

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Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation awarded $120,000 grant to support three-year concert series

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation (ISCEC) and the partnership collaborative has been awarded a multi-year grant of $120,000 in matching funds to present a free outdoor music

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Kenneth Grady Blackwelder

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Kenneth Grady Blackwelder, 91, of Clemmons, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington N.C. He was born on January 31, 1934, in

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Tips for Choosing the Right Traffic Management Equipment

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Effective traffic management is the key to maintaining roadways and venues safely. Whether doing a road repair or a resurfacing, you can find all the equipment and product knowledge you would

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5 Expert Tips for Buying Office Desks Online Safely

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Shopping for office furniture has never been easier. With countless online stores offering everything from compact home office desks to executive workstations, it’s tempting to click “add to cart” and

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Why Every Business Needs a Registered Office Address Today

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Flexibility is everything in the digital-first world. In that sense, many people work remotely but need to look professional. A registered office address solves this problem, providing the building blocks of authenticity

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Why Studying Horticulture Helps Shape a Greener, Fulfilling Future

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

If you’re an outdoorsy type who likes caring for plants and making spaces beautiful, horticulture may be the right career choice for you. Through a study of cert 3 in horticulture

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Why Custom Beanies are a Smart Choice

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

When it comes to team gear or branded merch, it’s the little things that tend to leave the best impression. Beanies have risen to become one of the most popular options for

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5 HR and Safety Software Solutions Perfect for Growing Businesses

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Have you ever felt that as your team grows, it becomes a bit tough to manage attendance, training, safety tasks, or day-to-day HR work? Many small and mid-size teams face

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Troutman Planning & Zoning Board opposes UDO septic amendment

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board voted to deny recommendation of a change brought forward by planning staff, at the direction of the Town Council, to amend

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Inaugural Fall Frenzy 5K raises more than $15,000 for Crosby Scholars

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN More than 160 runners and walkers, ages 7 to 73, completed the Iredell County Crosby Scholars’ inaugural Fall Frenzy 5K on Saturday. The event raised more than

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Home Instead’s Be a Santa to a Senior campaign underway in Iredell and Alexander counties

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN As the community enters the season of giving, Home Instead is encouraging resident in Iredell and Alexander counties to help brighten the holidays for older adults who

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Viewpoint: 25 Things I’m thankful for in 2025

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY GOV. JOSH STEIN Thanksgiving gives us time to hit pause and to reflect on all our blessings. I’ve had the privilege of serving as governor of North Carolina for

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Irena Dlouhy

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Irena Dlouhy, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Irena was born on May 11,

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Benita Delores Imes

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Benita Delores Rucker Imes, daughter of the late Nellie Campbell and Frank Caldwell Rucker, was born in Statesville, N.C., on November 6, 1965. She unexpectedly departed this life on November

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Union Grove Elementary School honors local veterans (Photos)

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Union Grove Elementary School held a special Veterans Day program to honor local veterans earlier this month. “We gather to honor those who have served and continue

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7 Reasons BIM Is a Game-Changer for Modern Retail Fixture Installations

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Have you ever looked at a retail store setup and thought, “How do they plan all this so neatly before starting the actual installation?”  Many people have this question, especially

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9 Signs Your Business Needs Professional Web Scraping Right Now

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Have you ever looked at online data and thought, “If only I could collect all this information smoothly and simply”?  Many business owners feel the same. When data on the

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N.C. Board of Elections sends second round of Registration Repair letters to voters

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has sent a second round of Registration Repair letters to voters whose registration records are missing either a driver’s license

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Statesville Dance & Performing Arts to present ‘Tis The Season Christmas Show

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN ’Tis The Season” to dance, celebrate and shine! Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Statesville Dance & Performing Arts’ 5th Annual ‘Tis The Season’

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How Does Local Dimming Work in Mini-LED Monitors?

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Local dimming is a technology that has been implemented in mini LED computer monitors that are very smart. It is a technology that controls the backlight in different zones. This

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SweepsPulse Arrives to Decode the World of Sweeps Coins and Cash Prizes

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Sweepstakes casino players navigating the fast-growing world of virtual coins, promotional rewards, and cash-prize redemptions now have a new expert guide. SweepsPulse — a platform built on deep analysis, hands-on

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Troutman Council parts ways with Wyatt, rehires Longino hired as town manager

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council voted in closed session on Monday to end its relationship with Town Manager Ron Wyatt due to his inability to perform his duties. Wyatt

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Photo Gallery: Town of Mooresville Christmas Parade

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A little rain couldn’t dampen the holiday spirit in Downtown Mooresville on Tuesday afternoon as residents lined the streets for the 2025 Christmas Parade. With a variety

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The Hidden Economics Behind Container Shipping Routes

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Container shipping routes shape global trade in ways that are rarely visible to end consumers. Every route reflects economic pressures, fuel costs, trade alliances, labor availability, and port infrastructure capacity.

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Instant Withdrawal Casinos of 2025 with Fastest Payouts

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Alex

We all love casinos that offer a good variety of games and generous bonuses — but what we like the most are instant withdrawal casinos. After researching dozens of casino

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Best Crypto Casinos 2025 – Top Bitcoin Gambling Websites

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Alex

Why go for casinos that take forever to pay out when you can enjoy instant withdrawals and generous bonuses? That’s exactly what the best crypto casinos have to offer –

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Gov. Stein pardons two turkeys from the Thanksgiving table

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein pardoned two turkeys, Krispy and Kreme, from the Thanksgiving table during the annual Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion. The Governor

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Mooresville, South Iredell, Mount Mourne and Shepherds firefighters help battle blaze in Rowan County (Photos)

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from four Iredell County fire departments traveled across the county line on Monday to help firefighters from nine different Rowan County departments battle multiple structure fires,

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Barbara Nichols Lentz

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara “Bobby” Lentz, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born April 6, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Ted Ray

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Roy Clifford Crouch Jr.

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Roy Clifford Crouch Jr. (“Dunner”), 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1951, in Statesville to

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Jeffrey Lynn Rockette

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jeffrey Lynn Rockette, 61, of Conover, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1964, in Catawba County, the son of

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Sheriff: Lake Norman High wrestling coach charged with assaulting student-athlete

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Lake Norman High School wrestling coach is free on an unsecured bond after being charged with assaulting a student. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

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TPD: Troutman Elementary employees charged with assaulting EC students

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two Troutman Elementary School employees have been charged with assaulting EC students following a criminal investigation by the Troutman Police Department. The TPD announced the arrests of Kassidy

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