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Best Slot Themes in Social Casinos: From Vegas to Fantasy

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Slot games in social casinos are not just about spinning reels. They’re about escaping into vibrant worlds. Some whisk you away to the neon lights of Vegas. Others drop you

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Election Watch: Walker launches campaign for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council 

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Business owner and lifelong Statesville resident Alex Walker has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement,

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Election Watch: Madison Pfeufer announces candidacy for Ward 2 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell County Planning Board Chair Kristi Madison Pfeufer has announced her candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Statesville City Council. “Our city is full of promise

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Lake Norman athletes qualify for USA Volleyball Beach National Championship

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Two rising stars from the Lake Norman area are making waves on the sand this summer. Carmen Markel of Mooresville and Harper Willis of Davidson have officially

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Coming Soon: Smarter service for City of Statesville electric utility customers

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville Public Power is preparing to roll out a brand-new Outage Management System (OMS) this fall – and it’s going to be a game-changer in how city

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Gerald LeRoy Williams

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Gerald “Jerry” Williams, 84, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025. Jerry is the beloved husband of Joan Williams, and father

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Keith David Lyon

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Keith David Lyon, 63, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his residence. Keith was born January 11, 1962, in Los Angeles County, Calif., to the late

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Cindy Jane Hannon

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Cindy Jane Dalton Hannon, 65, of Statesville, N.C., will be lovingly remembered following her passing on July 4, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, N.C. Born on

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Judith Jay Cagle

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Judith Jay Cagle, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born April 5, 1953, in Salem County, N.J., the daughter of

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Ruth Mae Fair

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Ruth Mae Gillespie Fair, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died on July 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on February 16, 1939, in Iredell County, she was

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Barbara Helen Freund

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Barbara Helen Freund, born in Springfield, Ill. on February 22, 1930, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025. She was the daughter of Genevieve and William Heineke and the beloved

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Sheriff: Body of missing teen found in Lake Norman

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered the body of a missing teenager from Lake Norman on Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced that the body of Angel Ernesto

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Election Watch: Lange announces bid for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Former Statesville Planning Board chairman and real estate professional Todd Lange has officially filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in

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Mooresville commissioners approve financing plan for construction of new Moor Park

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board on Monday approved a plan to borrow nearly $16 million to pay for construction of a modern Moor Park as well as

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What Partial Fault Means for Your Hartford Injury Claim

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

After a serious accident in Hartford, many victims are shocked to learn that they may not recover full compensation even if someone else caused most of the harm. In Connecticut,

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Troutman Council members share concerns about threatening comments made by public

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Council also discusses infrastructure issues, UDO changes at agenda briefing BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday expressed their concerns about threats made against the council in person

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Election Watch: Nicholson announces candidacy for Ward 5 seat on Statesville City Council

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Statesville ABC Board General Manager Tip Nicholson has filed to run for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council in the November election. Nicholson, who

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Sheriff: Suspects charged with shooting fireworks at occupied home

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Two men face felony charges in connection with an incident in which fireworks were shot at occupied home on Buffalo Shoals Road from a moving vehicle. Iredell

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Iredell Homeless Collaborative members addressing community needs, holding summer events

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Pam Navey opened the July meeting of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative by praising the Salvation Army for providing a cooling station during the extreme summer heat. Lt.

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June Carol Sharpe McCoy

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. June Carol Sharpe McCoy, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 5, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Born in Iredell County, in

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Margaret Neilson Lillard

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Margaret Neilson Lillard, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 3, 2025. She was the daughter of Clyde C. Neilson and Mary Salene Mills Neilson. Margaret was an honor

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Joan Carol Wible Bumgarner

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Joan Carol Wible Bumgarner passed away Monday, July 7. She lived 84 loving years. Wife to Jimmy, Mom to Michael, Chris and Donna, Joan was absolutely the best. She always

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Danny Thomas Sloan

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Danny Thomas Sloan, 70, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House with his wife Debbie by his side. Danny was born

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James A. Houpe

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

James A. Houpe, affectionately called Jamie, passed away peacefully at his home on July 5, 2025. Jamie was a fun loving person with an infectious laugh and an unwavering faith and

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Fredrick Daniel Carlton

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Fredrick Daniel Carlton, 88, passed away on July 5, 2025. Known to most as Preacher Fred, some of us were blessed to call him husband, Daddy, or Papa. But how do

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Elizabeth Bowers

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Elizabeth “Liz” Gamble Bowers, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Novant Health in Huntersville, N.C. She was born on February 26, 1949, in Mecklenburg

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Jeffrey Lynn Ammon Jr.

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Jeffrey Lynn Ammon Jr., affectionately known as “Peanut,” passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on December 23, 1979, in Statesville,

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Leonard Lee Middleton Jr.

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Rev. Leonard Lee Middleton Jr.,75 of Statesville, N.C., passed away July 2, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1950 in Harrisburg, Pa., to the late Leonard

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Iredell County EMS enhances pediatric care with new Carter Kits

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed care, Iredell County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has introduced a new tool to help calm and support children during emergencies

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Legislative Update: Lawmakers take action to prohibit student cell phone use in schools during instructional time

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY REP. TODD CARVER The N.C. General Assembly took a break last week for the July 4th holiday so no new legislation was passed. That doesn’t mean that nothing took

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Mooresville Arts announces opening of two new exhibits at The Depot

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception on Friday, July 11 Special to IFN Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits, “The Art of Fiber Exhibit” and “Pop Culture,

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Hurricane Season Prep: Avoiding Flood-Damaged Vehicles in the Used Car Market

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

With hurricane season now underway in North Carolina, prospective car buyers face an invisible threat that extends far beyond our state borders. Recent data reveals that 347,000 vehicles suffered flood

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Is There a Real Online Casino That Pays Out

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Alex

If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a real online casino that actually pays out, you’re not alone. With the rise of digital gambling platforms across the U.S., players in states

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How Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyers Help Families Seek Justice

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Losing a loved one is devastating, but when the death was preventable and caused by another’s actions, the emotional burden becomes even heavier. Families are often left trying to process

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Election Watch: Morgan files to run for mayor, pledges to create a better Statesville for all residents

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Former City Councilman William Morgan on Monday officially filed to run for Statesville mayor in the November 4 election. “I want to help create an even better

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Election Watch: Harris files for Troutman Council election, two years after losing seat by one vote

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Losing by a single vote in the 2023 Troutman Town Council election still stings George Harris. On Monday, Harris filed to run again in the 2025 election,

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