Timothy Wood Reid, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice…
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Harry Guy Loftin Jr., 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Harry was born February 15, 1944, in Iredell County…
Orville Jan “Bo” Burwell passed away on December 2, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., with his wife by his side. He was born on February 14, 1943, to the late Orville Ray…
Ned Thompson Jr., 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born in Rowland, N.C., on January 30,…
June H. Souther, born Ha Jung Hee, passed away on December 1, 2025. She lived her life in service — service to her family, her church and, most importantly, to…
Lonnie Gaither Mayberry, the son of late Ernest and Juanita (Wellman) Mayberry, departed this life on November 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Lonnie retired from the United States…
IFN Staff Three family members face felony charges related to the theft of nearly $280,000 from a business in northern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Olin…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday chose to maintain their current leadership by re-electing Bert Connolly as chair and Melissa Neader as the vice chair Tuesday night. Commissioner…
IFN Staff Candidate filing for the 2026 elections began across North Carolina on Monday. Several incumbents were among the first candidates in Iredell County to file their paperwork and pay…
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has announced plans for the 2025–2026 season of the Our Town Stage Entertainment Series. This season promises a dynamic mix of live music,…
[caption id="attachment_118601" align="aligncenter" width="838"] Pictured (from left) are Anne Mautner, founder and executive director of The Kindness Closet; Emily Kiral, volunteer for The Kindness Closet; Becca Coble, member support supervisor,…
IFN Staff A jury was selected Tuesday afternoon for the Iredell County Superior Court trial of a Statesville man facing numerous felony charges related to a crash involving a golf…
Annette Riggs Freeland, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was born in Mt. Airy, N.C., on March 24, 1958, to the late Issac Frederick…
Lowndes Bush Grier Jr., 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born January 27, 1960, in Iredell County to the late Lowndes…
Opal Porter White, 105, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and friends. Opal was born on February 3, 1920,…
[caption id="attachment_118576" align="aligncenter" width="785"] Pictured (from left) are new Mayor Doug Hendrix and former Mayor Costi Kutteh.[/caption] BY DONNA SWICEGOOD As one chapter in the history of the City of…
The Isle of Wight Festival is one of the UK’s most iconic summer events — a mix of sunshine (hopefully), legendary acts, quirky outfits, and that unbeatable “holiday-without-really-leaving-the-country” vibe. Whether…
The global gold market is booming again. Investors are diversifying. Collectors are hunting new rarities. And online buyers are more comfortable than ever purchasing bullion, commemoratives, and graded pieces directly…
It all started with a casual chat among betting friends, where we discussed the possibility of finding a bookmaker where you don’t need to pass dozens of verifications, and place…
[caption id="attachment_118485" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] This is a rendering of the anchor store included in the site plan for the proposed Gateway on Broad Development in Statesville.[/caption] BY MIKE FUHRMAN Is…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Community Tree Lighting set the town aglow for the holiday season on Monday night. Multiple Christmas trees, garland-wrapped light posts, and decorative holiday deer and…
[caption id="attachment_118482" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Pictured (from left) are commissioners Dana Tucker, Will Aven and Gary West, Mayor Chris Carney, and commissioners Eddie Karriker, Eddie Dingler and Frank Owens.[/caption] BY STACIE…
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced the launch of the Licensed Workforce Loan Repayment Program, a $20 million initiative to…
Linda Ayers Taylor, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on August 13, 1950, in Newport News, Va., Linda was…
Ervin Keaton Sr., 90, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 9, 1935, the beloved son of…
Donny Smith, 67, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 28, 1958, at his home. He was born March 28, 1958, in Catawba County, the son of the late Mildred…
IFN Staff A Matthews man who was free on bond for dozens of felony charges in Mecklenburg County was jailed without bond after being arrested on new charges over the…
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Representatives of the N.C. Medical Care Commission (NCMCC) appear before the Local Government Commission on Tuesday, December 2, with three funding requests totaling $675 million….
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ A girl, Annastasia Beth Thornton, born to Michael Thornton and Emily Underwood of…
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council will present its annual Member Art Show on Thursday, December 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event will feature a dozen artists…
Ever wonder where the next Winter Olympics are happening? The 2026 games bring something completely different. Where Are the 2026 Winter Olympics Being Held? Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy…
If you have spent any time in the digital betting world recently, you have likely heard the roar of the engine. I am talking about Aviator, of course. It is…
[caption id="attachment_118424" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Unsplash.com photo[/caption] Short-form videos move fast. One day a clip gets a few hundred views, and the next day something almost identical goes viral. That’s the…
[caption id="attachment_118422" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Unsplash.com photo[/caption] Consistency is one of the hardest things for creators to maintain. You might post great content, but if the interaction on your posts is…
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BY DEREK DEVOS Most people have heard of PTSD. Fewer people know the term moral injury; yet it is one of the most common and least discussed wounds carried by…