BY DEBBIE PAGE Folks decked out in the festive holiday apparel lined Eastway Drive in Troutman on Saturday morning for the annual Troutman Christmas Parade. The hour-long parade featured 90…
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Emma Jean Wellman Rankin, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home. She was born February 25, 1951, in Alexander County, the daughter of the…
Ernest “Allan” Stafford of Mooresville and Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Sarasota, Fla., peacefully went to be with his Heavenly Father and family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, two days…
Edgar “Tuck” Lazenby, 89, of Statesville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on December 3, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on February 20, 1936, in Statesville…
Vera Lopresti, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Middlesex, N.J., peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at home. She was born in Cologne, Germany on October 26,…
Irvin Saunders Walls Sr., 82, of, Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born April 26, 1943,…
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…
IFN Staff Iredell County Commissioner Scottie Brown has filed to run for re-election in 2026. [caption id="attachment_68230" align="alignright" width="161"] Scottie Brown[/caption] “I will continue serving the county — all 200,000…
[caption id="attachment_118833" align="aligncenter" width="800" class="popover-hover"] Pictured (from left) are Dr. Tao Cui, Dr. Kush Patel, and Dr. Dominick J. Carbone Jr. with the new HYDRO Aquablation robotic system.[/caption] Special to…
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 17 ♦ Markel Antonio Sherrill, 33, of Rita Avenue, Statesville, charged with maintaining a dwelling or vehicle for…
Bridgette Danielle Cooper (“Baby B”), 31, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Victor, W.Va., gained her wings on November 30, 2025, leaving her family and friends heartbroken and far too…
Nanci Moreau Meyer, 47, of Mocksville, N.C., a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a…
Fred “Tootie” Boyd Houston, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. A native of Iredell County, he was born on January 31, 1936, to Fred Dwight…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved several amendments to the county’s Land Development Code. “A lot of these changes are text amendments to create…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd gathered in Downtown Statesville on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. American Renaissance School’s chorus was on hand singing Christmas favorites and…
[caption id="attachment_118769" align="aligncenter" width="565"] Superior Court Judge Troy J. Stafford administers the oath to MGSD Board Chair Greg Whitfield [/caption] BY DEBBIE PAGE Greg Whitfield and Rakeem Brawley were sworn in…
Special to IFN Sen. Vickie Sawyer announced on Wednesday that she is seeking re-election to continue representing District 37, which includes all of Iredell County and the Towns of Cornelius…
Special to IFN U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced earlier this week that a series of actions to further enhance and protect the integrity of the voter-registration process will be implemented…
New Sweepstakes Casinos are gaining massive attention in December 2025 as players search for trusted sites that offer real rewards through safe sweepstakes gameplay. This guide ranks the newest sweepstakes…
Astromania has arrived in Australia with a clear goal: provide a single gaming platform where casino players and sports bettors can use one account, one wallet, and one interface without…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON National Balloon Rally Charities Inc., the nonprofit that puts on the Carolina BalloonFest every October, continued its 50th anniversary celebration on Tuesday evening. During its annual Night…
BY JEFF CORBETT A friend of mine was driving in morning traffic in downtown Charlotte. As she approached a fast-changing stoplight, she screeched to a halt just as it turned…
Barbara Catherine Williams Lee, 87, of Statesville, N.C., received the fullness of her reward in the world to come on December 3, 2025. Barbara was born on April 28, 1938,…
Robert Anderson Reid, 55, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1970, the same date as Elvis,…
Patricia “Patsy” Greene Smith, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Formerly of Ellerbe, N.C., she was born on April 10, 1951 in Hampton, Va.,…
Judy Bowman Connolly, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home. She was born April 29, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late…
The launch of Hard Rock Bet’s online casino and sportsbook in Michigan marks far more than a new addition to the state’s gambling lineup. It reflects the accelerating evolution of…
XRP has become one of the fastest-growing casino currencies in 2026 thanks to its near-instant settlement, extremely low fees, and strong global adoption across exchanges and mobile payments. After years…
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Iredell County Emergency Medical Services employees celebrated the department’s successes during the past year on Wednesday evening while also paying tribute to those who came before them….
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), a first of its kind statewide health plan…
Special to IFN Rep. Jeff McNeely announced Wednesday that he plans to seek re-election to the N.C. House of Representatives, continuing his service to the citizens of District 84. [caption…
Choosing the right industrial adhesive can make or break the efficiency, safety, and durability of your manufacturing process. With countless formulations available, each designed for specific materials, stress conditions, and…
Moving sounds simple enough in theory—pack your stuff, load a truck, and get to your new place. But anyone who’s actually done it knows it’s a full-body, full-brain workout. Between…
[caption id="attachment_118658" align="aligncenter" width="796"] Unsplash.com photo[/caption] In the vibrant commerce of Iredell County, from the busy downtowns of Mooresville and Statesville to the smaller communities, local businesses form the bedrock…
Moles are a common part of human skin, and most of the time, they’re harmless. But for many, moles can feel like a cosmetic concern, especially when they appear on…
[caption id="attachment_118652" align="aligncenter" width="490" class="popover-hover"] Defendant Austin Harmon is on trial in Iredell County Superior Court. (Pool photo by Sarah C. Johnson)[/caption] IFN Staff Several first responders on Wednesday described…