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[caption id="attachment_127163" align="aligncenter" width="578"] Unsplash.com photo[/caption] According to the CDC, around 25% of infants are exclusively breastfed as recommended until they’re 6 months old. For the rest, they may get…
Have you ever experienced a sudden power trip at home or in the workplace and wondered what caused it? Electrical systems are designed to handle specific loads, but when something…
Travel is often associated with famous landmarks and must-see attractions, but many experienced travelers know that the real character of a city reveals itself beyond the typical routes. Cafés, evening…
Most gambling myths sound harmless at first. A player watches a long black streak on roulette, hears that a slot is “ready,” and starts treating that idea like useful information….
Medical billing errors cost healthcare providers millions of dollars each year. Choosing the wrong billing partner leads to denied claims, delayed payments, and compliance failures. Providers need a clear process…
In the coming weeks, top regulators from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean are scheduled to meet in Indianapolis, Indiana to discuss the potential futures of both professional horse…
[caption id="attachment_127116" align="aligncenter" width="803"] Walt McGarvey (left) and Clay Lunsford play at the Statesville Historical Collection.[/caption] BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A musical style with deep roots in this region will come…
James Horton Calloway, 94, of Salisbury, N.C., died Saturday, March 29, 2026. James was born October 29, 1931, in Albemarle, N.C., he was the son of the late Nelson Bryant…
Evelyn Carol Howard Brooks, born on June 3, 1939, in Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on March 29, 2026, peacefully at her home in Troutman, N.C., surrounded by her children. She…
Special to IFN RALEIGH – After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the federal government’s tariffs unlawful last month, N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on Congress to refund businesses and…
Special to IFN Registration is now underway for the Rest-Oration Christian Women’s Conference, which will be held in Statesville on Saturday, April 25. The event will be held at Cornerstone…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Representatives of local nonprofits and businesses gathered in Mooresville on Friday for a friendly competition and to raise money for local agencies through the Love United Iredell…
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville announced on Monday that Shane LaCount has been promoted to fire chief of Mooresville Fire-Rescue, effective immediately. He succeeds Curt Deaton, who retired…
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…
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our precious baby girl, Katana Eylany Campbell, born sleeping into eternal peace, on March 25, 2026. She was the beloved…
BY KARISSA MILLER Families dropped into South Iredell High School last week to look over maps and voice their concerns as Iredell-Statesville Schools officials unveiled a draft plan for new…
Special to IFN During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, five child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties are working together to bring awareness to a cause at the…
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 20 ♦ Keith Neil Parson, 35, of C & C Lane, Mooresville, charged with possession of cocaine,…
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its next class of inductees. The Class of 2026 includes seven award-winning athletes who have had notable accomplishments…
Mary Lena James Fox, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Brookdale Peachtree Assisted Living. Mary was born on November 20, 1937, to the late…
The world is a little less bright (and definitely a lot quieter) today as we say goodbye to the legendary Christine Marie Freudenberg. Christine passed away peacefully, surrounded by her favorite…
John Daniel McVannan, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was a great husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by…
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Several hundred people gathered in Downtown Statesville on Saturday to participate in one of more than 3,300 “No Kings” demonstrations held in all 50 states. The…
Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Troutman Ruritan Craft Show will be at South Iredell High School’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m….
Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) was awarded the prestigious Top Studio honor at last weekend’s American Dance Championships. SDPA’s 42-member Competition Team delivered an exceptional weekend of…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The inaugural Spring Fest in the Ville attracted a small crowd — and a large Easter Bunny — to Downtown Statesville on Saturday. The event, which was…
Special to IFN In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has banned burning within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, effective immediately. This local restriction aligns…
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Meeting the needs of both employers and employees isn’t an easy task. But Iredell Ready has taken up the challenge, and by most accounts, is succeeding…
Joan Delores Dunlap, 99, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and family that spans generations. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother,…
Selma “Selly” Lucy Summers, 62, was born October 7, 1963, in Trinidad and Tobago, and passed away March 25, 2026. After first meeting her, it didn’t take long to understand…
Norman Dewitt Summers, 65, was born February 22, 1961, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and passed away March 23, 2026, at 9:21 a.m. Norman will be remembered as a spiritual, honest, family-oriented,…
Boyd Garfield Campbell Jr., 73, of Blackwelder Road, Statesville, N.C., departed this earth to join his heavenly father on March 26, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1952, in…
Judy Kay Reese Nance, 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 24, 2026. She was born April 19, 1946, to Lloyd Lee Reese and Mae Hefner Reese of Alexander…
Geraldine Ruth Pharr Adams, 87, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home. She was born December 7, 1938, in Iredell County, the daughter of…
[caption id="attachment_126859" align="aligncenter" width="800"] New members include (seated from left) Darlaine Carson, Ann Bejcek and Jessie Conley; (second row) Alisha Cordle, Christy Schafer Allen, Kristi Moffett, Paula Rose-Campbell, Bridgett L….