Elizabeth “Betty” Lugo Burwell passed away on April 10, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., with her family by her side. She was born on May 22, 1944, in Manhattan, N.Y., to the…
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Robert “Bob” Joseph Wikander, 85, of the Bethlehem Community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family at home. Born May 5,…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville High School’s football stadium was full of eager Special Olympians, along with supportive volunteers, teachers, students, and family members, on Wednesday morning for the Day 2…
Special to IFN The Town of Troutman is now in a Stage D3 Extreme Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). In accordance with the Town’s…
The topic of responsible gambling spent years being treated like an afterthought. Nobody opens a casino app or a website with the thought of going off the rails. But sometimes…
In less time (eight years) than it took for the U.S. sports wagering industry to evolve in the last eighty years, the landscape of legal sports wagering in the United…
IFN Staff A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash in Iredell County on Tuesday night, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Emergency responders were dispatched to Midway Road…
Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) achieved an extraordinary milestone in the studio’s history, earning the 2026 Elite Studio of Excellence Award at the Inspire National Dance…
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety has unanimously approved a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at improving the state’s involuntary…
STORY BY DONNA SWICEGOOD PHOTOS BY BRUCE MATLOCK Ability, inclusion and the power of community were all on display Tuesday as the Iredell County Special Olympics Spring Games got underway…
Lee Edward Butcher, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2026. He was born in Beverly, Mass., to June Esther Talbot Butcher and Edward…
Bryan Valentin Carlos Villicana, 27, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Davie County. He was born August 26, 1998, in Wilson, N.C., the son…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday opted to postpone discussions about filling the vacant District 2 seat on the board until May. Acting Chairman Doug…
Special to IFN The 16th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run is coming to Downtown Statesville on Saturday, May 2. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker,…
[caption id="attachment_128118" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Susan Tolle speaks during an event at the Statesville Country Club honoring her leadership and commitment to suicide prevention.[/caption] BY AMY FUHRMAN [caption id="attachment_128119" align="alignright" width="400"]…
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Two apartment complexes, aimed at addressing low-income housing needs, were given the initial approval by the Statesville City Council on Monday. The first readings of rezoning requests…
The online casino gameplay in 2026 couldn’t be more different from what it was a decade earlier. More sites are looking nice and shiny, regulation has improved in many jurisdictions,…
Walking your dog is one of life’s simplest, purest joys. Your pet gets fresh air. A little exercise. A chance to sniff the world and stretch their legs. It also…
There’s a long-standing myth that a four-year degree is the only reliable bridge to a stable and high-paying career. Honestly, for a long time, the narrative suggested that without a…
In the modern digital world, the security of online communication is a key requirement for millions of users. People are increasingly paying attention to the protection of their personal data…
Technology has influenced gaming for decades. Slot reel machines were replaced with Random Number Generator (RNG) based software, telephone wagering was replaced by a mobile app, physical casino floors changed…
Richard Alan Freund, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born on October 4, 1928, in New Jersey, Richard was the son of Walter Joseph Freund…
Richard “Dick” Studley Bennett, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1935, in Riverside, N.J., the second son to Robert…
John A. Cirello Jr., 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2026. He was born in New Jersey on January 7, 1969, to John A. Cirello Sr….
Gary Wayne Roseboro, 67, was born September 13, 1958, in Statesville, N.C., and passed away April 9, 2026. Gary will be remembered as a beloved, devoted, and proud man whose…
Pamela Gray Stevens, 70, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home. She was born April 5, 1956, in Tazewell County, Va., the daughter of the…
BY LORENA PHILLIPS The smell of syrup and the sound of laughter will soon fill the air. Pancake Day — one of Iredell County’s most beloved traditions — will return…
Special to IFN As temperatures across North Carolina begin climbing into the 90s this week, the N.C. Department of Labor is urging workers to take proactive steps to protect themselves…
[caption id="attachment_128068" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Photo by Jen Hughey/PBS NC[/caption] Special to IFN Troutman native and two-time Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale will be featured in the next episode of PBS…
Special to IFN Mooresville Arts on Monday announced the winners of its 48th SpringFest Judged Show & Competition. Sixty-six artists entered a total of 123 entries in this year’s show….
By Marcus Holt, Crypto Casino Analyst | Fact-checked by David Archer Marcus has spent 8+ years reviewing crypto gambling platforms and personally testing over 200 casinos across both regulated and…
If you have just been involved in a wreck on I-77 or a busy Mooresville intersection, your first priority is to secure the scene and document every detail before evidence…
Sports betting was always an industry that relied heavily on data. The difference today (in 2026) is how much data is now public, as well as how advanced the typical…
Although there are just a few U.S. States where Online Casinos are legally allowed, the U.S. Regulated Online Casino Market is currently the largest in terms of revenue generated by…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council passed a resolution opposing state limits on local property taxing authority at its Monday agenda briefing Monday, but after conversation with Iredell County…
Joyce Graham Fesperman, 91, of Cleveland, N.C., died Thursday, April 10, 2026, at The Gardens of Statesville, N.C., surrounded by her family. She was born in Rowan County on July…