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…
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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…
Mr. Richard “Dicky” Dwight Bennett passed away April 10, 2026. Born December 19, 1944, in Statesville, he passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories. He…
Mr. Roger Irvin Overholser, a dedicated U.S. Air Force veteran, respected community leader, and successful businessman, passed away on April 7, 2026. He was 87 years old. Born on December…
As states moved to pass legislation authorizing legalized sports wagering after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Murphy v. NCAA (May 14, 2018) that states can authorize such activity under…
Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved several proclamations and a resolution to acknowledge and promote vital community services and initiatives throughout April during the board’s April…
Special to IFN Horizon Church, located at 316 Signal Hill Drive in Statesville, is seeking food and craft vendors interested in renting booth space at the church’s annual Independence Celebration…
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 17 ♦ Stephanie Carlton, 60, of Clearview Road, Moravian Falls, charged with two counts of possession of a…
The Sports Betting Market in US in 2026 will experience an entirely different environment than experts envisioned just five short years ago. Over this past five year many new states…
William Earl “Bill” Hodgdon, 72, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Bill was born on…
Boyce Andrew “B.A.” Barnette, 87, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. He was…
Jewell Eloise Hodges Jordan, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at home after an extended illness on April 5, 2026. Jewell was born on July 7, 1941, in Watauga County,…
[caption id="attachment_128012" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Moderator Jeff Eads led a PTSD discussion with Sean Wilson, Jamie Rambo, Heather Gessler, and Derek DeVos.[/caption] BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell’s…
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…
The online gambling & sports betting industry has transformed the way we invest in 2026. Since its rapid expansion, analysts continue to discuss these three companies: DraftKings (DKNG), Flutter Entertainment…
Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution reaffirming the board’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship, local decision making, and responsible growth management. The resolution…
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Jessica Nichole Borders, 32, of Desiree Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II…
Online gaming is allowed depending on where you live in the United States. Because the federal government has never provided a uniform policy for Internet gaming, it is up to…
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of George Clifford Bunch on April 9, 2026, following a brief illness. George was born on March 10, 1954, in Bristol, Tenn., and will be…
Greek Summerville, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 3, 1943, in Logan,…
Special to IFN The Mooresville Blue Devils men’s and women’s track teams swept the 2026 Iredell County Championship on Thursday. It was a great day with some fantastic racing and…
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D3 Extreme Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). In accordance with the City’s…
Few medicines have moved from specialist clinics to mainstream conversation as quickly as Ozempic. Public attention often centers on weight loss, but clinicians usually start somewhere else: the diagnosis, the…
Sports betting has never been so easy to access. In total, there are now legal sportsbooks in 38 U.S. states. Most of these have highly developed mobile applications, very large…
The United States Government will tax any profit made from gambling activities. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers all winnings from gaming to be ordinary taxable income and will treat…
Gas prices are one of those topics that almost everyone has an opinion about, even if they do not follow the energy market closely. A small change at the pump…
Feeling good in your own skin does not happen overnight. It builds gradually through the choices you make each day, what you wear, how you care for your skin, and…