BY JEFF CORBETT At the end of the Christmas holidays, while up in the attic putting away decorations for another year, I stumbled upon an old taped-up box hidden away
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday issued a new State of Emergency to ensure the state qualifies if federal assistance is needed to respond or recover
Special to IFN The Second Annual Statesville Health & Fitness Expo is set for Sunday, March 1, at the Statesville Civic Center. The event, which takes place from 12 to
Special to IFN Food for Days backpack meals ministry is asking the community to help support its efforts to ensure children facing food insecurity don’t go hungry. The ministry, which
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 12 ♦ A boy, Ramiro Ismael Catarino Garcia, born to Raul Catarino Hernandez and Claudia
Did you know that approximately 126.3 personal injury cases per 1,000 people require medical care in the United States? The primary cause of bodily injury is motor vehicle accidents, which
If a death occurs as the result of negligence, recklessness, or intent on the part of a second party, it is called a wrongful death. Wrongful death could arise out
By Amanda Larson The world of online entertainment has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past ten years, and one of the most significant changes has been the rise of
Sweepstakes casinos and social casinos let players in the US play slots and table games online and win real cash prizes. Below is a full list of sweepstakes casinos that
Local sports don’t need giant stadiums to feel big. A dusty pitch, a school court, or a small town ground can pull a whole neighborhood into the same story. Someone’s
Daniel Christopher Preiss, 28, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 20, 2026. Born on October 12, 1997, he was the beloved son of Daniel E. Preiss and Rita D.
Clifton Ray Campbell, 79, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born in Iredell County on May 25, 1946, to the late Espy Campbell and Beulah Cloer Campbell. Clifton
Timothy Wayne Greer, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home. He was born May 2, 1965, in Iredell County to David Len Greer
Dorothy Sue Sloan Campbell, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dorothy was born December 1, 1938, in Iredell County
IFN Staff The Iredell County Farm Bureau will hold a forum on Thursday, February 12, for candidates running for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in the
BY KEVIN IMM After providing more than 36 years of service to the communities of Salisbury, Statesville and Troutman, Jeff Leaptrott has decided to hang up his turnout gear for good.
Special to IFN Pine Lake Prep’s Speech and Debate Team recently competed at the Cavalier Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament at Durham Academy, competing against 54 other schools from 15
Special to IFN Mackenzie Gates has joined the Iredell County Public Library staff as the Community Navigator intern at the Statesville branch library. Gates, who is currently pursuing her Social
Special to IFN The Statesville Kiwanis Club recently made a generous $20,000 donation to Iredell County 4-H and Iredell County Cooperative Extension to help purchase a 15-passenger van, expanding youth
By Liam Cormier The best fast withdrawal casinos in Canada pay out the same day (sometimes in a few minutes/hours), unlike traditional sites that stall you for days. We tested
Beatrice Ann Coffey, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a brief, unexpected illness on January 26, 2026. Ann was born on February
Evelyn Mae Loveless Stroud, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Evelyn was born on July 19, 1943, in Elizabethton,
Special to IFN In the wake of Winter Storm Fern, EnergyUnited officials expressed their thanks its members for their patience and support. The cooperative also extends sincere appreciation to EnergyUnited
BY KARISSA MILLER Cool Spring Elementary School teachers and staff believe in the potential of all students and maintain positive, consistent expectations, which has resulted in higher student engagement and
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Salvation Army of Iredell County, its board of directors, and a group of dedicated volunteers worked together over the weekend to open a 24-hour emergency warming
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted December 2025 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point
PayID arrived promising bullet-proof speed, and online pokies Australia adopted it faster than any other payment method. By late 2025 it carries more than 68 % of all casino deposits and withdrawals
Do you sometimes feel that walking a little longer or standing for some time becomes tiring, and wish that daily movement could feel easier and more comfortable? Many seniors experience
AI platforms are redefining how businesses communicate. Chatbots answer customers instantly. Knowledge bases evolve in real time. Conversations scale without human limits. Yet one category of communication still operates under
In 2026, digital marketing is driven by AI-powered personalization, privacy-first data strategies, and short-form creator-led content. According to U.S. hiring trends, over 70% of marketing roles now require hands-on experience
There was a time when casino bonuses seemed to be tailored for the patient player. You would sit at a desktop computer, trawl through pages of terms and conditions, download
As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 17,140 persons were killed in car accidents in the first six months of 2025. In case of a car accident,
Car insurance is a kind of financial safety net for drivers to deal with repairs and other concerns when they get involved in accidents or disasters, according to independent online
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Nine local nonprofit organizations are seeking community support to fund a variety of short-term projects, ranging from providing pet food to home delivery meal clients to giving
Special to IFN The Mooresville Rescue Squad Foundation is offering several scholarships to local high school seniors who are graduating in 2026. These scholarships range from $1,000 to 7,000 each.
Jocelyn Bartholomew Sugimoto, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. Jocelyn was born on May 27, 1945, in Pottstown, Pa., to the late Rev. Dr. Alfred