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TikTok’s algorithm decides which videos appear on the “For You” page. It rewards visibility and engagement. Every day, 34 million videos hit TikTok about 270 every second. It’s no surprise
Talk of a casino can light up a county meeting. Supporters picture new jobs, a stronger tax base, and busy hotels and restaurants. Neighbors worry about traffic, policing costs, and
It’s never too early to start preparing for Valentine’s, especially when you’re on a low budget. If you need a few ideas to get the planning started, we put together
BT KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to approve the district’s $274 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chief Finance Officer Adam Steele told the
IFN Staff The Troutman Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon on Duck Creek Road. Officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina students increased their scores and participation in Advanced Placement exams, outpacing the national average and setting a
A neighborhood’s local businesses are often its beating heart. They are the mom-and-pop stores, cafés, bakeries, and marketplaces that people go to for more than simply the goods sold there.
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council, in partnership with the Full Bloom Film Festival, will present a special screening of “Stop Making Sense,” the groundbreaking concert film directed by
Mr. Emanuel Turner was born in Iredell County on January 6, 1948, and was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Turner and Matha Elizabeth Turner Turner. He departed this
Michael Claude Marshall, a devoted and faithful husband, father, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on August 30, 1958, in Norfolk, Va.,
Martha Karen Lederer Miller, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Karen was born January 25, 1947, in Iredell County,
IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces a felony charge in connection with a stolen backhoe that was recovered in a field near Statesville. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to IFN D1 Training, a leading fitness enrichment concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, will be reopening a new location at 221 Norman Station Boulevard in
Special to IFN The anxiety trap, often called the cycle of avoidance, happens when we avoid situations that can cause anxiety or emotional distress. Avoidance provides temporary relief before the
Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services is once again giving back to the community through a countywide food and clothing drive, which runs through November 15. Members of
Special to IFN Broad Street United Methodist Church will host its 2025 Fall LEAP Lecture and Preaching Series on Sunday, November 16. The series, which celebrates leadership, excellence, and preaching,
Mesothelioma can take a loved one fast, and families are left with painful questions. When exposure occurred during military service, the path to justice runs through a wrongful death claim.
Special to IFN Iredell County and the City of Statesville announced the following closings and schedule changes for Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. City of Statesville City
It is with great sorrow that the family of Lois Ann Williams announces the passing on November 6, 2025, at the age of 92. Born February 9, 1933, in Iredell
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 31 ♦ Angel Fabra Martin, 48, of Nabors Road, Statesville, charged with obtaining property by false pretenses,
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School’s Junior ROTC cadets and students held the school’s 41st annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday morning, delivering a heartfelt and powerful tribute to
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to IFN Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a troubling trend involving deep-fake videos that promote a weight-loss product. Over the course of two months, BBB Scam Tracker
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) acknowledges the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision issued late Friday night granting the Trump Administration’s appeal to
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Cochran Street Bible Church opened its doors on Thursday evening to feed those who are hungry, those hurt by the delays to federal food assistance payments, and
Mrs. Annie “Marie” Moose, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her children on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on October 12,
Carolyn Gordon Parlier passed away November 5, 2025. She was the daughter of Ernestine and Richard Paul Gordon, and was born November 29, 1947, in Taylorville, Ill. Carolyn was employed
Mildred Pitts Stutts, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1934, in Westminster, S.C., to the late Robert and Mary
Montoya Shambria Payne, affectionately known as Toya, passed away on November 4, 2025. Born on December 24, 1993, she was the first child born to Evetta Payne and the late
Catharine “Cathy” Elizabeth Davidson, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away October 30, 2025. Cathy was born in Iredell County on April 5, 1959, to the late James Davidson and Gladys
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality is accepting public comments related to the Title V air qualify permit for Transcontinental Gas Pipe
Special to IFN Each October, schools across the country celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW), a time to highlight the importance of healthy school meals and recognize the dedicated staff
The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or
Special to IFN First Baptist Church on Davie Avenue in Statesville will host its 150th anniversary celebration on Sunday, November 16. Dr. Nelson Granade, pastor, invites all friends of First
Special to IFN Iredell County Emergency Medical Services Director Eric Morrison has earned the North Carolina EMS Executive Officer credential — a distinguished recognition awarded by the North Carolina EMS