Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein is urging the N.C. General Assembly to pass a budget that makes investments in public safety, raises pay for teachers and state…
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IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed an open container of alcohol in his vehicle at a traffic checkpoint….
[caption id="attachment_112873" align="aligncenter" width="446"] Unsplash.com photo[/caption] Notifications pinging, signaling that your weekly takeaway is to be with you in 15 minutes; the modern world is designed around consumer immediate gratification….
North Carolina Iredell County GARFIELD/GREENSTREET HISTORIC DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ANDPARTICULARLY THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF STATESVILLE’S PLANNING JURISDICTION YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE: That the City…
IFN Staff The Iredell Republican Patriot Men on Thursday announced that it had endorsed three candidates for this fall’s Statesville municipal election. The group is backing Brian Summers for mayor, Trey…
Jeffery Mitchell Peet, 47, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on September 15, 1978, to the late Jeffery Wayne Daniels and Daphne Lucille Peet. He entered into eternal…
After a long bout with Parkinson’s disease, W.A. “Andy” Jackson, 68, of Catawba, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was a dairy farmer for many years in…
Nancy Hewitt Bell, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2025. Nancy was born in Statesville in 1948. In 1967, she married Craig Bell, beginning…
[caption id="attachment_112844" align="aligncenter" width="555"] Pexels.com photo[/caption] There’s been quite a shift happening in the world of pet care. For years, boarding your pet meant food, water, maybe a walk, and…
Online dating is changing fast. More people are looking for partners who share their dreams and goals, which has boosted professional dating platforms. These sites connect people based on more…
In earlier years, a night out often meant a simple diner meal, maybe a film, then home. Today, many add a bright casino floor to that plan, blending spinning wheels…
[caption id="attachment_112832" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Freepik.com photo[/caption] Data breaches are an everyday phenomenon since hackers attack not only hospital systems but also large retailers. In cases where such attacks are successful,…
The iGaming space expands its borders day by day. Just by taking a look at the latest data provided by Research and Markets, we can see that the online gaming…
In an era of constant connectivity, every online transaction we make creates a digital footprint. When we use our traditional credit or debit cards, that footprint leads directly back to…
1.4 million icons live on Icons8’s servers. Developers grab them through APIs. Designers drag them into Figma. Marketers batch download hundreds for campaigns. The platform works so smoothly that most…
IFN Staff Crime has dropped by 56.7 percent in Iredell County since 2014, according to a crime analysis report prepared by the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation. [caption id=”attachment_42004″ align=”alignright”…
Special to IFN Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) has reached a settlement with the N.C. Parole Commission that will lead to changes in how the commission conducts parole reviews…
Special to IFN Statesville High School students had the opportunity to participate in the annual Student Appreciation Day on Friday. Members of the community worked together to organize the student-centered…
[caption id="attachment_112801" align="aligncenter" width="700"] School board member Mike Kubiniec, dressed as James Madison, led a mock Constitutional Convention in eighth-grade history classes at East Iredell Middle School on Wednesday.[/caption] BY…
[caption id="attachment_112726" align="aligncenter" width="472"] Photo courtesy Statesville Police Department[/caption] IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department and the FBI are investigating a potential hate crime after a doll was discovered hanging…
James “JW” McCollum, 97, of Statesville, N.C., a beloved member of the community, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a period…
Renata Ann Moffett, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at her home on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1963, on an Army base in Wurzburg,…
Archie Michael Campbell Jr., affectionately called “Mike” by family and friends, son of Lenora and Charles Morgan, was born on November 23, 1957, in New York City. He departed this…
Susan Mary Faucher, 68, of Hendersonville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2025, in the comfort of her son’s home. Susan was born March 1, 1957, in Detroit, Mich.,…
Rita Carol Wood Potts, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Rita was born April 4, 1954, in Wilkes County,…
Special to IFN Statesville FC announced Wednesday that veteran college coach Nick Brown has been hired to coach the expansion club, which will begin play in the National Premier Soccer League…
Special to IFN Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Wednesday that Jerrica Scott has been named the principal at Troutman Middle School, and Derrick Wishon has been named the principal at North Iredell…
Sherry Lynn Nichols Wilson, 64, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 27, 1961, the daughter of Willie C. Turner and the late Betty Jane Nichols Dobbins. She entered…
Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein is requesting nearly $13.5 billion in new funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery. Those dollars will go toward restoring homes and small businesses,…
[caption id="attachment_112705" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Several Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Teachers of the Year are pictured with Superintendent Jeff James and Board member Kevin Angell.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of…
[caption id="attachment_112699" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] ImmsterFirePhotos.com[/caption] BY KEVIN IMM The West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training in a structure that was donated by the property owner for…
Journalism as a profession and an industry faces unprecedented challenges with changing reading patterns driven by artificial intelligence, uncertain advertising models, and unreliable platforms like Google masquerading as partners. But…
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board voted unanimously on Monday to approve the Courtyard at Brumley Farms development. The project, which is located on nearly 55 acres at…
Special to IFN Brittany Snyder has been named director for Iredell County Veteran Services. [caption id="attachment_112679" align="alignright" width="300" class="popover-hover"] Brittany Snyder[/caption] As director, she will oversee benefits coordination, advocacy, and…
In the world of sports betting, value betting is a go-to method for both experienced gamblers and newcomers. The approach revolves around identifying when bookmakers misjudge the likelihood of an…
Our Beloved Mother, Mamaw and Great-Mamaw, Beverly Summers Hager of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was 86 years old. Born on November 17, 1938,…