BY JEFF CORBETT Today’s column has an embarrassing origin. I had just sat down to write it when an interesting news blurb popped up on my computer screen. I took
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Special tot IFN RALEIGH — As summer temperatures continue to soar, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging caution when spending time outdoors or in areas that
Special to IFN Iredell Memorial Hospital has several volunteer opportunities, including patient-facing and behind the scenes roles. In 2024, volunteers at Iredell Memorial Hospital contributed over 6,200 hours of service.
Special to IFN Food Lion will hosting hiring events at nine locations across the Charlotte area to staff several newly renovated and remodeled stores. Food Lion is looking to fill
The modern world wages a constant war on our energy. We wake up to the jarring sound of an alarm, already feeling behind, and reach for coffee as a crutch
There’s a good reason that the glamour and thrill of Las Vegas have captured the imaginations of many players awaiting entertainment, fortune, or a mere wave of the extraordinary. In
Living in Statesville offers the unique advantage of being at the crossroads of the Carolinas. We’re nestled perfectly in the rolling hills of the Piedmont, with the Blue Ridge Mountains
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the state’s first case of disease associated with West Nile virus in 2025. The case
Barbara Lou Nash Anthony of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday July 28, 2025, at The Greens at Maple Leaf. Barbara was born in Statesville on June 14, 1937,
Jeanne Cavin Brown, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Jeanne was born on September 5, 1956, in Iredell County to the
Special to IFN Emily Bosshart, a mother, licensed real estate agent and graduate student, has officially filed to run for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council in the
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted June 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point
Special to IFN EnergyUnited has formed a new partnership with Canter Power Systems, the top-ranked Generac dealer in the Southeast, to offer home generator sales and service for the cooperative’s
BY KEVIN IMM Troutman Fire & Rescue, Troutman Police and Iredell County EMS personnel were alerted for an overturned tractor trailer on Charlotte Highway in front of Sheetz about 10
Velma Lucille Smith Ponder, 97, of Statesville, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born on March 21, 1928, in Wayne
Lisa Ruth Church (née Atkinson), 69, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 3, 1956, in Methuen, Mass., Lisa was a kind,
Carolyn Caldwell Howard, 79, of Ocean Isle, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, S.C. She was born on July 28, 1945,
Jeanette Watts, 89, passed on to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, N.C., surrounded by loving family members. Raised in
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Lee Davis Allen, a devoted mother, beloved sister and loyal friend, who left us on July 23, 2025,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Talkspace, a virtual therapy platform now available for free to justice-impacted
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the Spring semester 2025: Full-Time Students To be eligible for the
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare’s Friday After 5 concert series returns Friday, August 1, with a performance by the ultra-fun Y2K Kids, the ultimate tribute to the music of the
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel executed a search warrant at a home off Parker Avenue. ICSO investigators have obtained arrest warrants
Have you started your weight loss journey but are struggling with cravings? Are you struggling to hit your fitness goals or just need more motivation? A weight loss supplement like
Ernest Lee Howard, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 22, 2025. Ernest was born on February 26, 1963, in Statesville to parents Lee and Maggie Bell Howard Williams.
Nancy Williams Little of Olin, N.C., born on August 15, 1940, in Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on July 24, 2025, following a brief illness. She was
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Marie Harris Brown, a proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Jean passed away peacefully on July 23,
Robert Arwell Overcash of Iredell County, N.C., passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 15, 1935, to the late Wade Davidson Overcash and
IFN Staff A Mooresville man faces assault and arson charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of Clayton Morrison Broyhill, 27, in a
The stadium lights hummed, so bright they made the night sky look fake. Down on the field, the team was warming up, but for Lake Norman senior Ava, the real
BY KARISSA MILLER Most aging adults want to remain independent and live in their homes as long as possible. For some older adults living on a low fixed income, staying
Civil litigation firms play a critical part in resolving disputes that arise between individuals, businesses, and organizations. These legal conflicts typically involve monetary compensation orspecific performance rather than criminal sanctions.
BY DEBBIE PAGE Tonya Reynolds Bartlett, a Troutman resident for 19 years and member of the town planning board, is running for one of three Troutman Town Council seats up
Understanding your legal rights is essential when working with any attorney. Among the most critical protections is the attorney-client privilege—a legal concept that encourages honest communication between you and your
BY REP. TODD CARVER The N.C. General Assembly will be back in session this week. I believe the primary reason for our return is to attempt to override vetoes. There
The property you’re buying or selling usually determines the specific forms you’ll require, though knowing how to write a bill of sale is almost always essential. In this post, we’ll highlight different