BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Mayor Teross Young began the town’s recent 2026 Strategic Planning Retreat with a brief “State of the Town” message to inspire the town’s work and set
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IFN Staff Two men face felony charges related to the theft of firearms following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Billy Ayden
Special to IFN Pharos Parenting, in partnership with the non-profit Give Yoga NC and the Statesville Recreation Center, will offer Mommy & Me Yoga, beginning next week. This free beginner’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Health Foundation Board member Kim Saragoni welcomed attendees to the organization’s 4th Annual International Women’s Day Breakfast, sponsored by Iredell Health System and Randy Marion, on
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The latest data on employment trends for North Carolina public school educators, presented Wednesday to the N.C. State Board of Education (SBE), show strong principal retention
Special to IFN There’s still time to get your tickets for the highly anticipated sixth annual Robert Burns Night. The Historic Sharpe House will host the celebration of Scotland’s national
Lester Forrest Arrington, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at his home. Lester was born December 13, 1949, in Iredell County to the late Elmer Forrest
Frances Creedmore Horton, 81, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Born on September 3, 1944, Frances was the beloved daughter of the late MB and Louise Creedmore. Frances was
Mrs. Jeanette Morrison Millsaps, 94, daughter of the late Charlie A. Morrison and Mable Griffin Morrison, was born in Iredell County on September 8, 1931. She departed this life on
Hal Armstead Stutts, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville. He was born on August 27, 1935, in
With heavy hearts, we announce the senseless tragic passing of Joanne Beauvais on the night of February 26, 2026, at the age of 45. Joanne was born in Nyack, N.Y., raised
Mr. Fred “Freddie” Lester Wyatt Jr., 71, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Freddie
Robin Renee Duncan, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at home unexpectedly on February 27, 2026. Robin was born on July 3, 1968, in Iredell County to the late Virgil
Xee Moua, 65, was called home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2026. Born on December 31, 1960, she lived a life marked by faith, strength, and deep
Toni Sloop Christy, 66, passed away February 24, 2026. Toni was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 15, 1959, to the late Haskell Sloop and Connie Lafoy Sloop. Toni
Editor’s Note: This article contains content that may not be suitable for children. BY MIKE FUHRMAN The allegations contained in the latest whistleblower retaliation lawsuit filed against the Town of
IFN Staff Here’s how Iredell County residents voted in several federal and state races in Tuesday’s primary election: U.S. Senate Democrat ♦ Roy Cooper – 6,366 (91.35%) ♦ Justin Dues
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces three misdemeanor charges in connection with a gathering involving minors where alcohol and THC products were present. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Adventure Palace is a slot game created by leading developers Microgaming, with its initial release in 2004 and an update following in 2008 to ensure the slot was optimised for
Special to IFN Stony Point Global Methodist Church held its Annual Chili Cook-Off, Soup and Dessert Fundraiser “Our Hearts are on Fire for the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department” on
Special to IFN Children’s Hope Alliance and Heartstrings Therapeutic Music & Art Program, in conjunction with the Iredell Arts Council, announced that James Brock & Chinobay will perform on Thursday,
Sirens fade. Tow trucks clear the wreckage. Traffic starts moving again. For most drivers, that’s where the story ends. For the people involved, it’s where a different clock starts ticking.
Most crypto exchanges are built on public blockchains where transparency is the default. That works well for open DeFi markets, but it can be difficult in institutional finance, where participants
Acceptable lighting is one of the key elements when verifying documents. Before starting, be aware that dark photos often get rejected. Natural lighting decreases glare and shadows. Sit in a
Sports fans today consume games with more data at their fingertips than ever before. Box scores update in real time, advanced metrics shape commentary, and probability models appear alongside highlight
IFN Staff N.C. Rep. Todd Carver grabbed nearly 60 percent of the vote Monday to easily win a Republican primary in the 95th House District. According to unofficial results, Carver
Our mother, Elder E. Louise Heaggans, affectionately known as “Tootie” and “Wheezy,” came into the world on October 26, 1954. She was the eighth child born among Nate Turner, John Quincy,
Mr. Willie Eugene Clark, 72, of Asheville, N.C., was the son of the late Lawson Clark and Sarah Catherine Turner Clark. He was born in Iredell County on November 5,
Pat Birch Ferretti, 90, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on March 1, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House, following a period of declining health. Born on November 3, 1935, in
Steven Gray Reavis, 74, of Carolina Beach, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2026. Steve was born on November 4, 1951, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to Norman
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council took a final step on Monday toward making funds available to support affordable housing initiatives. By a 7-1 vote, council members approved the
If you drive through parts of rural North Carolina in late summer, you might notice patches of hemp growing beside soybeans and corn. Hemp has gradually made its way into
AI writing tools generate content fast, but robotic patterns trigger detection flags. Humanizing AI text solves this problem by applying linguistic science to restore natural flow. In 2026, readers and
The modern digital space is oversaturated with information. Every day, users encounter dozens of websites and apps that look like twins. The era of sterile minimalism, which dominated the last
IFN Staff A man has been charged with stealing automotive parts from a repair shop located on Mocksville Highway in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions. The foundation