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
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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
IFN Staff Three suspects face charges in connection with a residential break-in and larceny in northern Iredell County following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College invites future and current students, alumni, and members of the community to attend Spring Fest 2026, featuring two Open House and Festival events: •
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue urges taxpayers to file state individual income tax returns before April 15, 2026, to avoid interest and penalties. Taxpayers who
During Monday’s pre-agenda meeting, council passed resolution opposing state legislation to cap property taxes BY DEBBIE PAGE The deadline for submitting nominations for Troutman Citizen of the Year and Organization
The search for the best CS2 skins under $20 is more interesting in 2026 than it used to be. A $20 budget no longer forces you into only forgettable filler
Trust has become one of the most valuable currencies in the digital economy. As individuals and businesses increasingly rely on online platforms for communication, transactions and data storage, the expectation
Maintaining a beautiful lawn sounds easy enough, but in reality, it can be quite the hassle-some process, especially if you have a fairly big lawn to contend with. It’s important
Being honest, I would like to interpret it this way: the majority of developers go to the ratings of their app at least once a week, panic when it lowers,
I’ve seen people accept job offers based on the gross number. Big mistake. That “$75,000 salary” lands in your bank account as something much smaller—and the problem most people overlook
A good AI detector should help students revise with more confidence, not leave them staring at one number and guessing what went wrong. That was the standard we used when
North Carolina was at the forefront of the United States in March 2024 when it made history by being the first to offer mobile sports betting legally and it certainly