Streaming during global peak hours is a growth-killer. If you’re live when the CCV (Concurrent Viewership) is at its highest, you’re buried under five pages of ‘Partners’ with 10k+ viewers.
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Protection visas provide refuge for people escaping harm in the country from which they come. All of them want to be safe and would like to start life again in
Bringing a tech conference to life takes more than a great venue and a clever theme. It takes a skilled AV crew working behind the scenes to keep every mic
There’s a quiet shift happening in American homes, and it doesn’t look like a trend so much as a correction. After years of fast furniture (flat-pack everything, disposable shelving, sofas
Have you ever watched your pet at mealtime and thought, “Maybe they’re ready for something a little different?” That feeling is more common than people think. Pets grow, routines change,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Troutman Fire-Rescue celebrated 100 years of providing service to the community on Saturday. About 100 people gathered at Station 1 for the occasion. Fire trucks and
Landon Makhi “Khi” Alexander Barker, 20, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Alexander County. Khi was born August 20, 2005, in Iredell County, the
Ronald Frank Moracco, 73, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home. Ronald was born on July 3, 1952, in Utica, N.Y., to the late Joseph
John James “Jack” Sears, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Freeville, N.Y., passed away on April 23, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1942, to Carl and Margaret
Ella Grace Ayers, 19, was born on December 14, 2006, in Pinehurst, N.C., to Dan and Denise Ayers. She went to be with Jesus on April 17, 2026. Ella is
Special to IFN The 2026 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Summer Concert Series will kick off Friday, May 1. The free concerts are held on West Broad Street in front
Special to IFN Iredell County Telecommunicator Mercy Helms has been recognized by the NC 911 Board for her extraordinary actions during an emergency call earlier this year. The recognition stems
Special to IFN Four Iredell-Statesville Schools leaders have been selected to participate in the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program. The following educators have been named Principal Fellows: ● Dawn Cardwell,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The latest data from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services shows major improvements in the health and well-being of people across the state.
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has announced the launch of major broadband projects throughout North Carolina, following final federal approval from the National Institute of Standards and
Emma Louise Gurley Foster, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home on April 25, 2026. Emma was born on July 18, 1946, in Statesville, where she lived
Erica Shantae Long Price, 53, of Riverside Drive, Greensboro, N.C., entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by the love
IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Patric Gerald Ganges, 54, of Treyson Drive, Denver, charged with financial transaction card theft. ♦ Mitchell
BY DEBBIE PAGE The United Way of Iredell County hosted the 2026 Volunteer Celebration on Thursday night, honoring both individuals and organizations for their service to the community. Director of
Special to IFN If you’re a patient at Tondo Family Medicine in Troutman, you’ve likely met Lindsay Mathias, who has served as a certified medical assistant since 2018. What you
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Bellingham Park playground on Tuesday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Town officials will give brief
Charlie Monroe Weatherman Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Born on January 8, 1946, in
Mr. Thomas Wayne Webb Jr., 46, of 526 Bond Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Allegheny County, Va., on October 10, 1979. He was the son of the late Thomas
Tamarie Laine Turner, 36, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 14, 2026. Born on October 3, 1989, in Springville, Calif., Tami will be remembered for bright blue eyes, her
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 15 ♦ Natasha Renee Kirby, 48, of Iredell Avenue, Troutman, charged with two counts of trafficking heroin,
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A newspaper advertisement insulting the North Iredell High School press box launched more than a fundraising effort. It started an organization that has pumped hundreds of thousands
BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and the Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel were alerted for a structure fire on Shearers Road about 7:27 p.m. on Saturday. Responding units reported seeing
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
Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame will honor the top female and male senior class athletes from eight high schools during its annual induction banquet on
Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County will host its biggest event of the year on Tuesday, April 28, at the Statesville Event Center, honoring 270 graduating seniors and
Harold “Wayne” Dagenhart, 86, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Born December 23,1939, Wayne was a true family man and highly respected by his family
Sylvia Irene Yurich Shumake, 83, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home. Sylvia was born on April 11, 1943, in Rockingham County, N.C., to
Ursula Klinger, 67, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home. She was born March 9, 1959, in Dampierre-sur-Blevy, France, and was the daughter
Colene Deal Mullis, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her sleep following a brief ailment on April 22, 2026. She was born in Taylorsville, N.C., on June 25,
Sherry Ann Meadows, born on March 12, 1959, to Bruce Clifton Meadows and Lou Ann Eudy, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Sherry was a woman whose presence brought
BY STACIE LETT CAIN After a lifetime of service as a firefighter, Shane LaCount was sworn in Monday night as the Town of Mooresville’s fire chief. After beginning his career