William “Eddie” Bingham, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. He was born on July 14, 1951, in Davidson County,
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BY KARISSA MILLER Almost $7 billion in federal education funding, which is distributed to local school systems through various programs and grants, has been frozen by the Trump administration. The
BY JOE HUDSON I was on the front porch when you drove by and I waved, thinking that many people now like to embrace their independent streak like those motivational
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County Endowment Committee is seeking proposals that build up the Iredell County community in new ways. In particular, the committee is looking
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has begun a comprehensive effort to collect identification numbers — driver’s license numbers (DL#) or the last four digits
Special to IFN The Statesville Community Appearance Commission announced that the installation of a new sculpture, “Wishes,” by nationally recognized artist Adam Walls has been completed. Located on Hartness Road
Special to IFN After 11 dedicated years of service, Canine Binji has officially retired from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his career, Binji worked on patrol alongside ICSO deputies,
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Frances Head Patrick, 82, of North Wilkesboro, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Frances was born August 18, 1942,
Barbara Mae Buehner, 89, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home. She was born July 29, 1935, in Medina County, Ohio, the daughter
IFN Staff The candidate filing period for the 2025 elections in Iredell County ended Friday after the addition of a few last-minute candidates. Voters in Davidson, Mooresville, Statesville and Troutman,
Special to IFN A Mount Airy man who participated in a fraudulent scheme to steal livestock from sales barns in Iredell and Cleveland counties has been sentenced to two years in
IFN Staff About 100 people protested the actions and policies of the Trump administration during a peaceful demonstration in Downtown Statesville on Thursday evening. Protesters gathered outside of the Statesville
The wellness and recreational cannabis markets continue to expand, and it’s taking the whole beverage industry by storm. Infused beverages are emerging as one of the most popular and accessible
BY KEVIN IMM A driver whose SUV crashed into a tree off Perth Road was pulled from the burning vehicle early Friday morning by a Good Samaritan. Steven Edwards, the
As the health system expands, the demand for skilled managers also expands. Growing numbers of citizens seek online education to prepare themselves for leadership careers in this crucial sector. Healthcare
North Carolina is facing a mounting mental health crisis, worsened by a growing shortage of trained professionals. But as need escalates, so does innovation. The online psychology degree North Carolina programs are
Across North Carolina, the position of the registered nurse has grown far beyond bedside care. Today’s public health landscape demands that you, as an RN, understand community health dynamics, navigate
Special to IFN Statesville City Councilwoman Kimberly Wasson officially announced her candidacy for mayor on Thursday evening, pledging experienced, compassionate leadership and a steadfast commitment to building a stronger, safer,
Special to IFN Statesville City Council candidate Todd Lange announced Thursday afternoon that he had withdrawn from the Ward 5 race and will instead seek an at-large seat in the
In 2025, Instagram isn’t where people discover you. It’s where they decide if you’re worth their time. Before they book, apply, hire, or even read your website, they’ll scroll your
In the digital betting ecosystem, trust is currency. With hundreds of platforms competing for attention, the real challenge is knowing where it’s safe to place one. BetZillion addresses this challenge
Special to IFN Statesville City Council members, staff and representatives of contractor Wharton Smith attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the official opening of Phases I and II
IFN Staff A teenager drowned while swimming in Lake Norman near Mooresville on Friday afternoon. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said the body of 16-year-old Kaleb Lamar Shields was recovered
Barbara Ann Burns, 86, of Claremont, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home. She was born August 25, 1938, in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of the late
Edith Mae Mickles LeVan, 79, of Hiddenite, N.C., peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Edith was born November 12, 1945,
Sharron Thompson Krieger, 83, of Union Grove, N.C. passed away July, 15, 2025. She was born February 23, 1942, in Buchanan, Mich., to the late James Thompson and Helen Raven
Mrs. Ruben Clarissa Tabor Kennedy, 71, of Iredell County, N.C., entered into eternal rest on July 13, 2025, at her home. Clarissa was born on October 17, 1953, in Iredell
BY JEFF CORBETT A tired businessman who wanted to get away from it all went to a retreat at a famous old monastery. As he was signing in, he asked
Special to IFN Dustin Jett officially announced his candidacy for an at-large seat on the Statesville City Council in the November election on Thursday, promising a fresh perspective, community-first decision-making,
Navigating the legal landscape after a car accident can feel overwhelming, especially when fault isn’t straightforward. In Arizona, the principle of pure comparative negligence plays a key part in determining
BY KARISSA MILLER After nearly a three-hour public hearing on Tuesday evening, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners denied a request to rezone property in northern Iredell County for a
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has opened a death investigation after human remains were found on residential property on Newton Drive near Statesville. ICSO detectives were notified on
Special to IFN A recent change to North Carolina’s public health laws exempts some residential pools used for short-term rentals from public swimming pool permit requirements — but the Iredell
Special to IFN Statesville Pride Alliance will host its second annual Murder Mystery fundraiser at the Statesville Civic Center on Friday, August 8, at 6 p.m. Hosted by the Alliance
Special to IFN Following Monday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Jeff James announced several new hires and roles for the 2025-2026 school year. Cool Spring Elementary School Marissa Holbrook,