[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…
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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…
[caption id="attachment_118420" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Unsplash.com photo[/caption] If you’ve ever used a tiktok followers counter live, you already know how hard it is to look away. The number keeps jumping, dipping,…
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…
John Henry Henderson, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. A native of Iredell County, he was born on March 10, 1947,…
Dr. Timothy Roy Watson, 66, of Newton, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Dr. Watson was born on March 5, 1959,…
BY JENNA CRATER Some of my most fulfilling moments as a social worker come from watching young people rediscover their worth and voice. Recently, I had the joy of taking…
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping…
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 18 ♦ Kenneth Donnell Gregory, 54, of Eddington Drive, Charlotte, charged with being a fugitive from justice….
Dana Crystal Munday Threatte, 63, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born August 12, 1962, in Iredell County, the daughter…
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council recently received an $850 donation from JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc. Each month, JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments purchase…
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club will meet on Thursday, December 4, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. The first half hour will be a…
[caption id="attachment_118365" align="aligncenter" width="204"] I-SS Superintendent Jeff James[/caption] IFN Staff Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James recently completed his fifth year, leading the district through a global pandemic while remaining focused…
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Antonio Paredes Diaz, 32, of Muellens Circle, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled…
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…
David Bennett Gaddy, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born on May 30, 1938, in…
David Marlin Gandy entered Glory peacefully at home, held and surrounded by his family, on November 27, 2025, his most favorite holiday, Thanksgiving Day. He was born January 12, 1949, in…
John Daniel Herron Sr., 70, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Born January 24, 1955, in Iredell County, he…
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections took a step toward strengthening election integrity in North Carolina during its meeting on Tuesday. Board members voted to authorize…