BY KARISSA MILLER Three Career Academy and Technical School students shared heartfelt stories of career discovery, aspirations and service as they accepted scholarships awarded by the Rotary Club of Greater
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Special to IFN As the Town of Mooresville gears up for the annual Mooresville Day X Race City Festival, Dog Mayor Annie made special visits to local schools to help
Special to IFN More than 400 students, parents, and education advocates gathered at the Statesville Event Center on April 28 for the 2026 Iredell Crosby Scholars Senior Celebration. It was
Special to IFN Based on the authority of the North Carolina Fire Code, Mooresville Fire-Rescue, in conjunction with the N.C. Forestry Service, has lifted the burning ban that prohibits open
Special to IFN Access to affordable, high-quality child care remains one of the most critical issues facing families, employers, and community leaders in Iredell County, according to the newly released
Special to IFN The City of Statesville and the Statesville Community Appearance Commission recognized 220 Café as the recipient of the 2025 Mayor’s Cup during a presentation held Monday, May
Paul Lestrade Gilbert Jr., 86, died at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1940, in Statesville, N.C., and was the
Thomas “Tommy” Reid Parker, 80, of Harmony, N.C., a cherished husband, devoted father and grandfather, revered community leader, and beloved friend, went home to the Lord on May 5, 2026,
Donna Ann (Bustle) Grant, a cherished member of her community and beloved by her family, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at Duke Health Lake Norman in Mooresville. Born
Patricia “Trish” Graham Black, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born
Elke Brune Clark, 79, of Mount Mourne, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on
BY JEFF CORBETT Long-time Food Editor Irene Sax wrote the following story for Newsday: Back in 1961, Jean Nidetch, a 214-pound homemaker desperate to lose weight, went to the New
BY KARISSA MILLER School board members, local leaders and community members gathered Tuesday to break ground on the new Parkertown Elementary School. According to school officials, the project has been
IFN Staff A Troutman woman faces more than 40 charges in connection with the theft of scratch-off lottery tickets from a convenience store where she worked. The Troutman Police Department
IFN Staff A Troutman man faces more than a dozen charges in connection with a series of incidents in which vehicles were damaged by rounds fired from a pellet gun
Most people start exploring treatment options in Germany when the situation is already challenging. Too many opinions, not enough clarity, and every website sounds the same. It’s hard to tell
Rainbet is a fast-growing, crypto-first online casino and sportsbook that was established in 2023. The platform has managed to garner thousands of players from different parts of the world. It
AI detection used to feel simple. You pasted text into a tool, got a score, and moved on. Now? Not so much. Most writing is messier. A student may draft
Today, online communication has become an integral part of modern social life, and platforms for finding meaningful connections attract millions of people around the world. Among numerous services, Datesmoments draws
Small service providers often operate on razor-thin margins of as little as 10%, so a single lost invoice or a mismanaged technician schedule can erase a week’s profit. The solution
Varicose veins may start as a cosmetic issue, but they can also point to poor circulation in the legs. Many people manage symptoms with walking, leg elevation, compression socks, and
Handling an immigration case can feel overwhelming, especially in a city like Phoenix where immigration issues are part of everyday life for many families, workers, students, and business owners. Whether
The term “femcel” has been gaining attention online. It’s used in memes, discussions, and dating conversations, but do you actually know what it means and what the term’s purpose is?
STATESVILLE, NC —You might have noticed that your neighborhood has grown quieter this week. With Statesville officially moving into Stage D3 extreme drought restrictions, the reality of the drought is
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville FC head coach Nick Brown got his first look at about 20 players on his opening day roster on Tuesday morning as the team began practice
Special to IFN The Iredell Council on Aging has received $2,553.98 through the 2025–2026 Subaru Share the Love Event in partnership with Meals on Wheels America. The Subaru Share the
Dean Arden Osterbuhr, better known as “Deano,” passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on December 30, 1937. Since 2015, Dean had been
BY KARISSA MILLER At first, it sounded like the real thing. The sound of sirens cut through the air as fire trucks and ambulances rolled out of the bay after
Special to IFN Statesville Country Club continues to experience strong membership demand as the club enters the height of the 2026 season. Reflecting this sustained growth and the club’s commitment
BY STACIE LETT CAIN A month after receiving a vote of “no-confidence” by the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners, Mayor Chris Carney did not attend Monday’s board meeting. Carney, who
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces nearly a dozen charges, including felony assault with a deadly weapon, after a pursuit by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Knowing current price ranges helps you budget, compare estimates, and make smart decisions for your home. In this article, we’ll break down the new roof cost in North Carolina (2026),
BY KARISSA MILLER Tensions flared again during the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday night as members sparred over legal and procedural issues related to the vacant District
Alfred Randolph “Ran” Carrington IV passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. He was born in Danville, Va., on December 9, 1957, to the late Alfred “Bud” Randolph Carrington III and
Jessica Munday Hinkle, 45, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born November 26, 1980, in Iredell County, the daughter of
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Johnathan Lee Elliott, who departed this world on May 4, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a courageous battle with



