[caption id="attachment_125009" align="aligncenter" width="602"] Unsplash.com photo[/caption] Sports fans today consume games with more data at their fingertips than ever before. Box scores update in real time, advanced metrics shape commentary,…
Archives
IFN Staff N.C. Rep. Todd Carver grabbed nearly 60 percent of the vote Monday to easily win a Republican primary in the 95th House District. According to unofficial results, Carver…
Our mother, Elder E. Louise Heaggans, affectionately known as “Tootie” and “Wheezy,” came into the world on October 26, 1954. She was the eighth child born among Nate Turner, John Quincy,…
Mr. Willie Eugene Clark, 72, of Asheville, N.C., was the son of the late Lawson Clark and Sarah Catherine Turner Clark. He was born in Iredell County on November 5,…
Pat Birch Ferretti, 90, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on March 1, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House, following a period of declining health. Born on November 3, 1935, in…
Steven Gray Reavis, 74, of Carolina Beach, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2026. Steve was born on November 4, 1951, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to Norman…
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council took a final step on Monday toward making funds available to support affordable housing initiatives. By a 7-1 vote, council members approved the…
If you drive through parts of rural North Carolina in late summer, you might notice patches of hemp growing beside soybeans and corn. Hemp has gradually made its way into…
AI writing tools generate content fast, but robotic patterns trigger detection flags. Humanizing AI text solves this problem by applying linguistic science to restore natural flow. In 2026, readers and…
The modern digital space is oversaturated with information. Every day, users encounter dozens of websites and apps that look like twins. The era of sterile minimalism, which dominated the last…
IFN Staff A man has been charged with stealing automotive parts from a repair shop located on Mocksville Highway in eastern Iredell County. [caption id="attachment_124937" align="alignright" width="173"] Adam High[/caption] Sheriff…
Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions. The foundation…
Special to IFN Thanks to the generosity of EnergyUnited members, the EnergyUnited Foundation is celebrating a major milestone: $10 million in total charitable giving. The milestone was reached in December…
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 18 ♦ A boy, Brody Thomas Blankenship, born to Jonathan and Maranda Blankenship of Taylorsville….
[caption id="attachment_124922" align="aligncenter" width="422"] Bill Hicks was honored during a banquet on February 13.[/caption] Special to IFN Scouting America held a Recognition Banquet on February 13 for the Iredell Gemstone…
Miss Retha Rebecca “Becky” Peet, 76, the daughter of the late Walker Peet and Mildred Turner Peet, was born in Iredell County on February 26, 1950. She departed this life…
Mr. Larry Eugene Daniels Sr., 79, of Winston-Salem, N.C., was born on February 6, 1947. He was the son of Joe Roy and Eula Mae Hickman Daniels. He departed this…
Philip Morris Malone, beloved son of Eugene and Oma Lee Malone, was born on November 4, 1940, in Alexander County, N.C. He went home to be with his Lord and…
Elizabeth Sue Barkley Brown, 92, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Born December 28,1933, to the late Thomas Pinkney Barkley and X. Era Barkley of Troutman,…
Mary “Sue” Pope Goodin passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. Sue was born July 10, 1938, in Wilkes County, N.C., to the late Albert Felix Pope and Edna Land Pope. She…
Casey Lynn Streich, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Winston-Salem, N.C., at the age of 26. He was born on May 10, 1999,…
IFN Staff A suspect faces numerous felony charges, including drug trafficking, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. [caption id="attachment_124893" align="alignright" width="173"] Chakiris Ramsey[/caption] Following a lengthy undercover…
Most online casino players in New Zealand know the sinking feeling when a deposit clears, but the promised welcome bonus never appears. You’ve checked your banking app, confirmed the transaction,…
BY JASON GARDNER As superintendent of the Mooresville Graded School District, I am often asked what drives our decision-making and shapes our vision for the future. While our goals focus…
[caption id="attachment_124876" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Pictured are Iredell Health System President & CEO John Green and Lisa Mwaikambo, program manager for N.C. Clinician and Physician Retention and Well-Being Consortium. [/caption] Special…
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County is now a accepting Community Investment applications for fiscal year 2026–2027. Local nonprofit organizations and community partners are invited to submit…
[caption id="attachment_124871" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Unsplash.com photo[/caption] A vibrant community inspires action in every member, whether it’s leading a free public yoga class, becoming a volunteer, shopping local, or growing Iredell…
[caption id="attachment_124868" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Pexels.com photo[/caption] In today’s digital age, social media has become a space for sharing personal achievements, hobbies, and interests. Among these is firearm ownership, a topic…
There was a time when the evening ritual was simple: you sat on the couch, turned on the television, and surrendered your attention to whatever the broadcaster decided you should…
For a long time, we were told that the only way to “recharge” was to unplug. We were urged to put the phone in a lead box, stare at a…
Why go for casinos that take forever to pay out when you can enjoy instant withdrawals and generous bonuses? That’s exactly what the best crypto casinos have to offer. Leading…
Lynda “Joyce” McLean Anthony, 82, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on February 27, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1943, in Mooresville, N.C., to the…
Carolyn Sue Queen Dalke, 84, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Carolyn was born on September 6, 1941, in McDowell…
Pamela Smith Childers was born in Iredell County at Long Hospital on April 27, 1952. As a young girl in Bible School, Pam gave her heart to Jesus and strived to…
William Jackson Smith, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Alexander County at the age of 83. Born on May 5, 1942, in Iredell County, Jackie…
BY DEBBIE PAGE In several recent work sessions, the the Mooresville Graded School District School Board heard the 2026-2027 budget proposal from Chief Financial Officer Angela Davis, grant and capital…