William Earl “Bill” Hodgdon, 72, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Bill was born on
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Boyce Andrew “B.A.” Barnette, 87, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. He was
Jewell Eloise Hodges Jordan, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at home after an extended illness on April 5, 2026. Jewell was born on July 7, 1941, in Watauga County,
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell’s recent “In The Know” event featured a PTSD panel discussion moderated by Partners Health Management’s Jeff Eads and featuring Sean Wilson
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
The online gambling & sports betting industry has transformed the way we invest in 2026. Since its rapid expansion, analysts continue to discuss these three companies: DraftKings (DKNG), Flutter Entertainment
Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution reaffirming the board’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship, local decision making, and responsible growth management. The resolution
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Jessica Nichole Borders, 32, of Desiree Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II
Online gaming is allowed depending on where you live in the United States. Because the federal government has never provided a uniform policy for Internet gaming, it is up to
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of George Clifford Bunch on April 9, 2026, following a brief illness. George was born on March 10, 1954, in Bristol, Tenn., and will be
Greek Summerville, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 3, 1943, in Logan,
Special to IFN The Mooresville Blue Devils men’s and women’s track teams swept the 2026 Iredell County Championship on Thursday. It was a great day with some fantastic racing and
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D3 Extreme Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). In accordance with the City’s
Few medicines have moved from specialist clinics to mainstream conversation as quickly as Ozempic. Public attention often centers on weight loss, but clinicians usually start somewhere else: the diagnosis, the
Sports betting has never been so easy to access. In total, there are now legal sportsbooks in 38 U.S. states. Most of these have highly developed mobile applications, very large
The United States Government will tax any profit made from gambling activities. The Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) considers all winnings from gaming to be ordinary taxable income and
Gas prices are one of those topics that almost everyone has an opinion about, even if they do not follow the energy market closely. A small change at the pump
Feeling good in your own skin does not happen overnight. It builds gradually through the choices you make each day, what you wear, how you care for your skin, and
Crypto casino offers often look simple at first. A player sees a deposit match, a cashback line, or a few extra spins and gets the basic idea immediately. That first
Canadian online casino players have developed into some of the sharpest bonus hunters in the industry. They’ve learned through trial and error that flashy promotional offers often hide problematic terms,
By late Sunday afternoon, many people feel a quiet sense of rush creeping in. The weekend felt full, yet somehow unfinished. Laundry sits in a chair, the fridge looks random,
Nursing is one of the most demanding and rewarding careers a person can choose. In New Jersey, the need for skilled and compassionate nurses continues to grow as communities rely
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Thursday the arrests of several suspects in connection with an investigation targeting methamphetamine distribution in southern Iredell County. On March 30, ICSO
Special to IFN A coalition of clergy, veterans, and moral leaders are planning to convene outside Rep. Pat Harrigan’s district office on the App State campus in Hickory at 5
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the April Iredell County Homeless Collaborative meeting, members shared details about upcoming events and seasonal needs for the local homeless population. Walk for Recovery The 9th
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
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