BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training in a structure that was donated by the property owner for that purpose on Monday. Personnel
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Journalism as a profession and an industry faces unprecedented challenges with changing reading patterns driven by artificial intelligence, uncertain advertising models, and unreliable platforms like Google masquerading as partners. But
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board voted unanimously on Monday to approve the Courtyard at Brumley Farms development. The project, which is located on nearly 55 acres at
Special to IFN Brittany Snyder has been named director for Iredell County Veteran Services. As director, she will oversee benefits coordination, advocacy, and outreach programs designed to support the county’s
In the world of sports betting, value betting is a go-to method for both experienced gamblers and newcomers. The approach revolves around identifying when bookmakers misjudge the likelihood of an
Our Beloved Mother, Mamaw and Great-Mamaw, Beverly Summers Hager of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was 86 years old. Born on November 17, 1938,
Robert “Robbie” Burton Hall, 58, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 13. Robbie was born August 26, 1967, in Martinsville,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education continued its discussion Monday night about implementing a policy to restrict student use of cell phones and other wireless devices during
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The objections of more than 30 people — the vast majority of whom are not city residents — did little to convince the Statesville City Council that
North Carolina continues to grow as one of the most attractive states for families, students, and professionals looking to relocate. With its diverse economy, scenic landscapes, and expanding educational opportunities,
Special to IFN Boater Kaden Buchmann of Troutman caught a total of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 8 ounces, over two days to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League
Special to IFN BURNSVILLE — Mount Mitchell State Park opened on Monday for the first time since Hurricane Helene. The reopening is in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Parkway’s reopening from
Special to IFN Downtown Statesville will host two of its signature events — the Downtown Harmonies Music Festival and the Fall Art Crawl– on Saturday, September 20. The Downtown Harmonies
Special to IFN Angela M. Kline has been hired as the chief executive officer of FeedNC, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the organization’s commitment to serving neighbors
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday voted to approve a rezoning request for a huge data center proposed for Stamey Farm Road in western Iredell County. The
Laura Eaton, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home. She was born March 4, 1948, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Pervie
Lois Loraine Elsaesser Massey, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville. Born February 16, 1948, in Farmville, Va/,
Where the Real Meets the Impossible Magical realism didn’t come out of nowhere. It’s a genre with deep roots in storytelling where ordinary lives collide with the impossible and no
One Friday night in downtown Raleigh, a bartender laughed when I asked if business had changed since sports betting became legal. He nodded toward a table of regulars, each glued
The magic wardrobe is all about fashionable and fantastic clothes that tell your love for your favorite tale. Fans can have playful and trendy clothes to wear. Combine casual with
Over the past decade, interactive online games have dramatically changed the way people engage with entertainment. No longer confined to traditional board games or physical casinos, players can now experience
According to developers of the Catawba Nation Casino, the projected opening of Spring 2026 is still on the table. This comes roughly a year after the multi-million dollar project was
Special to IFN The YMCA of Greater Charlotte on Monday announced the sale of a portion of land on its Lowe’s YMCA campus in Mooresville to Josh’s Farmers Market, a
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire Rescue personnel, with members of the Catawba, West Iredell and Monticello fire departments, were alerted to conflicting reports of a person on fire, a structure
Special to IFN A 2025 survey shows that an astonishing 90% of Americans have delayed seeking preventive medical care at some point. This could be due to logistics, finances, or
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 17 ♦ Jamal Jean Frantzsisc Leger, 20, of Avalon Reserve Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to
BY REP. TODD CARVER Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Senate President Phil Berger held a joint press conference last week to discuss how the deadly stabbing on the
BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by, and I waved, reeling from surprise and consternation, having just learned that a good Southern friend of
William Jeffrey Weston, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Jeff was born October 11, 1953, to the late
Jason Isaac Allen, 48, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Jason was born February 15, 1977, in Grand
Ms. Gladys Louise St. Fort, 85, of Holland Circle, Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, atthe Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on March
Charles “Charlie” Noon, 80, who was born December 19, 1944, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Jane. He is survived by
Special to IFN Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney has signed an agreement with the Town of Riihimäki in Finland to collaborate on the development of aerospace and defense development. According to
IFN Staff Randy Marion Ford in Statesville is partnering with Iredell Christian Ministries to help ensure that food insecure households in our community have enough to eat. The dealership, located
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IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 5 ♦ Emma Jane Babcock, 34, of Greenland Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and a