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Choosing an electric bike isn’t just about speed, range, or price anymore. For young riders—students, early-career commuters, and anyone trying to move freely without owning a car—the reliability of the
Promising a virtual world on the verge of revolutionizing everything from leisure to social interactions, the metaverse used to be the coolest tech in town. Yet the concept has largely
You are sick of the limits of vanilla Minecraft. I get it. I’ve seen what mods can do after running servers for years. They can change everything from automated factories
Sweepstakes casinos have become the most exciting and accessible way to enjoy online slots and social gaming across the United States. With no traditional gambling deposits required, these platforms use
Special to IFN N.C. House Speaker Destin Hall recently announced the reappointment of former Statesville Mayor Pro Tem William Morgan to the board of directors of the Economic Development Partnership
Special to IFN RALEIGH — As Thanksgiving approaches, N.C. State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor is reminding families that cooking remains the number one cause of home fires in North Carolina —
Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. Please note the following changes to facility hours and garbage
Taylorsville woman receives life-saving screening at Iredell Family Care Center Special to IFN When Diane Alberts went for her regular checkup at Iredell Family Care Center of Taylorsville, a lung
Pamela Harkey Brown, 67, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born March 25, 1958, in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Walter Lee
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 The Town of Mooresville invites residents and visitors alike to experience the magic of the holiday season during “A Classic Christmas in Mooresville” on Friday, December 12.
ImmsterFirePhotos.com BY KEVIN IMM The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Chicken BBQ at their Station No. 1 on Ruritan Park Road on Saturday. Volunteers showed up early
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 14 ♦ Limerick Deshon Blackwell, 45, of Davie Avenue, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to manufacture,
The City of Statesville Public Grounds & Cemeteries Division will be removing all time-worn flowers, wreaths, and similar items from Oakwood and Belmont cemeteries during the week of December 8-12,
Special to IFN Thanks to the generosity of the Grand Chapter of North Carolina, Order of the Eastern Star, Highland Canine Connect continues to transform the lives of several families
Grace Painter Powell went to see Jesus Thursday morning, November 20, 2025, in Chesnee, S.C., at age 93. She was born in Chesnee to the late Robert and Clara Painter and
Managing a restaurant is a constant balance between service quality and financial efficiency. Operating costs can reach 85-90% of revenue, and their optimization often determines whether a business will be
Alabama premises liability law governs the responsibilities that property owners and occupiers owe to visitors to their land. These rules determine when an injured person can pursue compensation after a
Kohlbei Treivahn “Trei” Manuel of Statesville, N.C., passed away tragically on November 19, 2025, at the age of 20. Born on October 26, 2005, in Statesville, Trei was a bright young
Mazelle “Granny” Isenhour Bowman, 83, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1942, in Alexander County, the
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein and the N.C. Department of Commerce announced seven new economic development projects this week that will bring more than 3,400 jobs and invest more
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 EnergyUnited has awarded $51,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 41 local teachers to fund creative, engaging projects for their classroom. More than 13,000 students across the
To the Editor: On November 1 our area food banks were really struggling to keep what I call staple food bank products on our shelves. We were being hit with
Charles “Richard” Lowrance, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Richard was born on June 13, 1942, to the late Charles
Mrs. Otris Bettye Faye Sharpe Bailey, 96, of 797 Eufola Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Olin, N.C., on November 6, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Sam
Mr. Burley Lloyd Myers, a lifelong resident of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on January 12, 1951, in the same town
Some people bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, their light remains. Cathy Jean Catlett (September 29, 1948 – November 14, 2025) was one
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Members of the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners expressed their appreciation this week for two commissioners who were defeated in the November election. “Affordable housing is
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Voters across North Carolina soon will learn the candidates who will vie for their votes in 2026. Candidate filing for most contests in the 2026 elections
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD They still have one more scheduled meeting representing the City of Statesville, but Mayor Costi Kutteh, and City Council members C.O. Johnson, Steve Johnson and Joe Hudson
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Tyler Bowie grinned broadly as he was presented the Tony Stikeleather Athlete of the Year Award on Wednesday at the Iredell County Special Olympics’ annual donors banquet.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Chamber has named Senator Vickie Sawyer (R – Iredell, Mecklenburg) as a “Jobs Champion” in its 2025 How They Voted report. This
Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department has been named an Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Geriatric Emergency Departments (GEDs) are suited to
Casinos certainly know how to make the holiday period special. They transform their spaces into joyous winter wonderlands, filled with holiday cheer. Regular games receive holiday-themed changes. Have you noticed