Special to IFN RALEIGH — A report issued this week by Gov. Stein’s Advisory Council for Student Safety & Well-Being, which was formed in April 2025, is reporting early success stories…
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Picture a snug visor on your head as you walk into a bright lobby where cards slide, dice jump, and neon tubes hum in the air. Online players have long…
[caption id="attachment_119484" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Jeff Brooks testifies in Iredell County Superior Court about the deadly crash that occurred on Fort Dobbs Road on June 13, 2022. (Sarah Johnson/pool photographer)[/caption] IFN…
Vickie Sue Lackey, 74, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1951, in Buncombe County, the daughter…
Joseph Dewayne Seamone, 58, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1967, in Cabarrus County,…
It is with much sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of our dear Mother, Nana, Aunt, wife and friend to many. Teresa Ferrell Menscer Lambert Trivette was born on January…
[caption id="attachment_119465" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Pictured are MHS Athletic Booster Club President Jen Straub, Sawyer Insurance owner Brett Sawyer and Chris Montgomery of WHIP Radio.[/caption] Special to IFN Sawyer Insurance continued…
IFN Staff A registered sex offender faces a new criminal charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. [caption id="attachment_119462" align="alignright" width="155"] Brittain Nichols[/caption] Sheriff Darren Campbell announced…
BY KARISSA MILLER Executive Director of Accountability, Testing and Student Information Laura Elliot presented proposals for 2026-27 and 2027-2028 school calendars for the traditional schools, early colleges and N.B. Mills…
Special to IFN You don’t need a diagnosis to make a decision. Do you have an advance directive? [caption id="attachment_16862" align="alignright" width="179" class="popover-hover"] Allison “Bubba” Simmons[/caption] Advance directive is an…
[caption id="attachment_119432" align="aligncenter" width="511"] Defendant Austin Ray Harmon watches as his trial unfolds in Iredell County Superior Court on Wednesday. (Sarah Johnson/pool photographer)[/caption] IFN Staff Defense attorneys worked on Wednesday…
BY DEBBIE PAGE During their agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, Troutman Town Council members welcomed Town Manager Justin Longino on his first day of work as he steps back into…
IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced this week that he will seek a fourth term in office. [caption id="attachment_119424" align="alignright" width="187"] Sheriff Darren Campbell[/caption] Campbell filed his campaign…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina Lynn Loftis Sherrill, 68, of Statesville, N.C. She entered her heavenly home at the Gordon Hospice House on Monday,…
Linda Kay Beard Wingler, 78, of Statesville, N.C., put up an amazing, good fight and received her crown of righteousness peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice…
Grady Lester Mayhew, 86, born December 3, 1939, and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 9, 2025. He struggled with some disabilities for the…
James Monroe Parker, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1948, in Mooresville to the late David and Nellie Blackwelder…
Linda “Sharon” Parker Wilson peacefully went to her eternal home on December 8, 2025, after a brief, courageous, and aggressive battle with illness. Surrounded by her loving family, she left this…
Roberta Rich Brookshire, 66, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, following a short illness. Roberta was born on May 1, 1959, in Watauga County, N.C., to…
June Marie Walker, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. June was born in Iredell County on August 3, 1957, to the late…
Mrs. Blanche Mary Hamill Clark Parker, 92, entered her eternal rest with the Lord on December 5, 2025, embraced by the peace promised in Psalm 23. She was born on…
Agnes Martin Harrington, 85, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the home of her daughter. She was born September 17, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Next year will be a year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Iredell County’s America 250 education committee is…
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners….
[caption id="attachment_119378" align="aligncenter" width="624"] Freepik.com photo[/caption] Michigan is one of the most naturally diverse fishing regions in the United States. With miles of freshwater coastline, deep inland lakes, rivers cutting…
The UK is a fantastic place to visit with family over Christmas. You can get the Christmas shopping done at Hamleys in London, experience snow in Scotland by visiting Edinburgh,…
When you’re weighing build options, locations, and long-term value, the search for the right home can be daunting. Many buyers today search for options that reduce stress and the need to…
Although replacing a home furnace may seem like a daunting task, it is one of the few necessary jobs that you must do to stay comfortable during winter. Familiarizing yourself…
[caption id="attachment_119361" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Unsplash.com photo[/caption] Sports fans have always predicted outcomes, debated matchups, and imagined how games might unfold. Online sports betting simply channels that familiar instinct into a…
Introduction In the fast-paced, volatile world of cryptocurrency trading, identifying the underlying trend amidst the chaotic price fluctuations is paramount to success. While a naked price chart can offer a…
Instant withdrawal casinos in the USA are online gaming platforms that process player payouts within minutes to hours, rather than the traditional 3-5 business days. In 2026, these fast-payout casinos…
Kusal Mendis enters 2025 as one of Sri Lanka’s most influential white-ball cricketers, poised for a defining year across major global leagues. With increasing consistency, improved power-hitting, and leadership maturity,…
[caption id="attachment_119339" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Assistant District Attorney Mikko Red Arrow (left) questions State Trooper David Reid on Tuesday. (Sarah Johnson/pool photographer)[/caption] IFN Staff A member of the N.C. State Highway…
Special to IFN Statesville FC, the community’s new National Premier Soccer League team, will hold its first open tryouts this weekend. Tryouts will begin Friday evening, continuing on Saturday morning…
David Parham Hartness, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville, N.C. He was born April 5, 1938, in Iredell County to…
Evelyn Selena Wilkinson Kirkman, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Selena was born January 10, 1943, in Iredell County to the late…