Roo Casino launched in 2024 and settled quickly into the online gambling space without much noise. It operates under a Curacao licence and targets international players, with Australia clearly in…
Archives
GameZone Rebate represents more than a reward structure within online gaming environments. GameZone demonstrates how structured participation can align with stability, transparency, and measured engagement across digital card platforms. The…
[caption id="attachment_123780" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Pictured (from left) are Jessica Osborne, HR administrative assistant; Hazel Smith, Care Pro Excellence Award recipient; and Kayla Hicks, service coordinator of Home Instead.[/caption] Special to…
Property tax rules can feel layered and detailed, yet every property owner wants steady, predictable costs. This is where a skilled consultant steps in, serving as a guide who understands…
In vitro release testing (IVRT) plays a critical role in evaluating topical and transdermal drug products. Much like a Lean Six Sigma approach to quality, IVRT focuses on identifying variability,…
Online casinos have become much friendlier to new players, and Grande Vegas Casino proves it with a $25 free chip from the start. New players get a $25 free chip…
Traffic underpins every successful iGaming business. Revenue requires a consistent and scalable user flow, regardless of platform sophistication, UX, or perks. iGaming SEO turns traffic into a strategic corporate asset…
Brenda Hendren Elliott, 86, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on October 26, 1939, in Statesville, N.C., Brenda lived a life centered on family, faith,…
Amy Jean McCall, 55, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born July 23, 1970, in Carthage, Mo. She was the wife of Cliff McCall…
Special to IFN The Iredell County Cooperative Extension will hold its Spring 2026 Plant Sale (presale only). All orders must be prepaid by cash or check. The deadline to submit…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Special Olympics Iredell County held its annual Polar Plunge on Saturday morning at the Statesville Leisure Pool. Supporters of the local nonprofit donated $75 for the…
Special to IFN Brides, grooms, and couples planning their big day won’t want to miss the 2026 City of Statesville Wedding Expo, hosted by the Statesville Event Center from 1…
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 6 ♦ Chad William Gullickson, 41, of Arbor Drive, China Grove, charged with possession of a schedule…
Jerome “Buster” Larosa Carson was born on November 16, 1953, in Statesville, N.C., to James “Jimmy” Holmes and Rosa Ann Carson. Buster attended grade school in Statesville and graduated from…
Kimberley Larius Sloan, a devoted educator, servant leader, and beloved family member, entered eternal rest on February 2, 2026. Born on May 19, 1957, to the proud parents Roy A….
Cody Constance Lyons Jr., 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at home after an extended illness on February 11, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1942, in Marfrance, W.Va.,…
Kenneth “Kenny” Watt Poole, 76, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at his home after a period of declining health on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1950,…
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…
Council also hears quarterly report from ABC Board chair BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution to accept a proposal from U.S. Bank to finance the…
[caption id="attachment_123652" align="aligncenter" width="612"] Pictured are I-SS Superintendent Jeff James, Lake Norman High student Rhys Powell and school board member Cindy Haynes. Students recognized for their accomplishments at the February…
Special to IFN Four members of Iredell County Emergency Medical Services team recently reached a significant professional milestone, graduating from the UNC Charlotte EMS Management Institute — one of the…
[caption id="attachment_123647" align="aligncenter" width="499"] Piedmont HealthCare CEO Jeff Smith testifies in Washington, D.C.[/caption] Editor’s Note: Piedmont HealthCare CEO Jeff Smith presented the following testimony before the U.S. Senate Special Committee…
Special to IFN The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the City of Statesville, will host a public unveiling of a Civil Rights marker honoring the 1960 Woolworth’s…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved a plan to increase the district’s Prime Time summer camp rates. Under a two-year adjustment plan, summer camp rates…
Ronald “Duck” Norman Wyatt, 60, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born on January 13, 1966, to the late Everette Eugene Wyatt and Sandra…
Sidney Earl Pestlin, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Autumn Care of Statesville after an extended illness on February 12, 2026. He was born on May 4, 1952, in…
Joyce M. Sharpe, 93, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born June 9, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of…
Special to IFN Mooresville Town Manager Tracey Jerome on Friday announced the hiring of Kelly Strickland as assistant town manager for community services. [caption id="attachment_123610" align="alignright" width="200"] Kelly Strickland[/caption] Strickland,…
[caption id="attachment_123599" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Ron “Duck” Wyatt, pictured at the Town of Troutman’s 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony, served as town manager four years.[/caption] Former Troutman town manager and mayor died…
Special to IFN A team of Pine Lake Prep students studying Computer Science recently placed second in the first ever statewide AI Solve-a-Thon. The Pine Lake team of Prakayth Shankar,…
Special to IFN Due to renovations to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting room, the board’s meetings will be temporarily relocated to alternate facilities within the county. The following…
John Calvin Rettburg, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 11, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on April 3, 1935, in Altoona, Pa., to the…
Ruth Melchor Goodrum, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on August 16, 1951,…
BY JEFF CORBETT An old married couple had four boys. The older three had red hair and light skin, the youngest had black hair and dark eyes. On his deathbed,…
[caption id="attachment_123557" align="aligncenter" width="497"] Ian Murphy, a Statesville High senior, takes a stand against ICE on Wednesday afternoon.[/caption] Lone student joins adults in protest of ICE actions across U.S. BY…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted on Monday to approve the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars to help families plan vacations and other activities. The board…