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How to Choose the Best Event Hire Services in Brisbane
Planning an event in Brisbane—whether it’s a wedding, corporate function, birthday celebration, or festival—comes with a unique set of challenges. One of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is choosing
Exchange Club of Troutman honors service to community, installs new officers
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Exchange Club of Troutman gathered recently to honor a local child abuse prevention organization and club members who exemplified leadership, service and commitment to the community
Legislative Update: HB 948 would give Mecklenburg County an unfair advantage in transportation funding
BY REP. TODD CARVER Last week I voted against HB 948, which has been dubbed the PAVE Act. It was brought forward by a member of the Mecklenburg County legislative
Health Beat: A conversation about men’s health
Special to IFN “I’m not sick, so I don’t need a doctor.” “I don’t want to talk about my health.” “I’m just going to man up.” Do any of these
2025 Juneteenth celebration attracts a crowd to Downtown Statesville (Photo Gallery)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville celebrated Juneteenth in a big way on Saturday. It was a day of remembrance, celebration, and sharing. Numerous guest speakers, musicians and 82 vendors participated in
Sharing the Light: Camp Rainbow provides grieving children with healthy coping skills (Photo Gallery)
IFN Staff Four boys sat around a table, talking about life, death and the grief that follows with a wisdom that is breathtaking for their young age. They agreed that
Mildred Torcasso Capel
Mildred “Millie” Torcasso Capel, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Jenson Beach, Fla., and West Hempstead, N.Y., entered into rest to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 17,
N.C. Department of Labor launches ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign
Special to IFN RALEIGH — With summer temperatures rising, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) are reminding employers and workers alike to take simple, effective
City of Statesville to host Fireworks Celebration on July 3
Special to IFN The 2025 City of Statesville Fireworks Celebration is set for Thursday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. The display will be launched from the Signal Hill Mountain Bike
Iredell Homelessness Collaborative offers assistance, outreach through community events
BY DEBBIE PAGE Pam Navey, chair of the Iredell Homeless Collaborative and a community resource officer with the Statesville Police Department, began June’s meeting by reminding the community that in
Make Music Day coming to Downtown Statesville on Saturday
Special to IFN Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Iredell Arts Council are excited to bring Make Music Day Downtown Statesville to the community on Saturday, June 21. Statesville is
Roy Randolph Moore
Mr. Roy Moore, affectionately known as Randolph, departed this life peacefully at the age of 81 at his residence on June 18, 2025. Roy is the son of the late
Peggy Shive
Peggy Jean Compton Shive, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born December 23, 1941, to the late John Daniel
Kurt William Quade
Kurt William Quade, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 30, 1952, in the Panama Canal
Best Resources for Mastering Technical Analysis in Trading
Mastering technical analysis is highly important for anyone who wants to succeed at trading, whether dealing with forex, stocks, commodities, or cryptocurrencies. Technical analysis offers traders a systematic way to
Top Financial Help Programs for Parents of Autistic Children
Raising a child with autism comes with unique joys, but there are also financial considerations that parents and guardians have to keep in mind. Families deal with substantial costs from
Statesville ministry serves up chicken and waffles — with a side of love (Photos)
IFN Staff Beyond the Building Ministries is a family effort, founded several years ago by Pamela Johnson, her daughter Deanna Ocampo, and Deanna’s husband Estevan. In the past five years,
Four political parties no longer recognized in N.C. following 2024 elections
Special to IFN RALEIGH — On Tuesday, June 24, the political party affiliations of about 34,000 North Carolina voters registered with four parties — Constitution, Justice for All, No Labels,
Boost Engagement with Data-Driven Personalization
In today’s crowded digital landscape, consumers are bombarded with endless choices. To stand out, brands need to engage their audience in ways that feel personal, relevant, and timely. One of
How to Train Machine Learning Models Like a Pro
Training machine learning (ML) models is both an art and a science. While the core principles remain the same, becoming a pro in the field requires mastering both technical knowledge
The Benefits of Using a Temp Recruitment Agency
In today’s dynamic business world, flexibility is key. Whether you’re facing a seasonal surge, covering for employee leave, or need extra hands for a short-term project, temporary staff can be
DraftKings: A Strong Entry into 2025
If you’re a fan of combat sports such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) or of the NFL, the NHL, or the NBA, you’ve most likely heard of DraftKings or
Bishop Shawn D. Simpson
Bishop Shawn Donnal Simpson, 47, transitioned on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Carolinas Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born on October 30, 1978, in Iredell County and
Iredell County commissioners adopt $343.8 million budget for 2025-2026
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the county’s $343.8 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, which begins July 1. The adopted budget represents $22
Full Bloom Film Festival announces official selections for 10th anniversary celebration
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival on Thursday announced its official film selections for 2025. A total of 46 films from 17 countries have been selected to screen
Health Beat: Hypertension is a silent killer
Special to IFN High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is known as the silent killer. It can go undetected for years while causing permanent internal damage to your body.
Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment awards $25,500 to local nonprofits
Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment recently awarded $25,500 to 16 local nonprofits for the spring 2025 grant period. A reception will be held at Randy Marion
How Local Schools Are Integrating Mental Health into Daily Learning
For years, schools focused on grades, successful students, and academic performance. Mental health was rarely mentioned, and nobody paid attention to it. If a student felt anxious or overwhelmed, they
Soul Summit: Statesville Juneteenth Committee invites community to three-day celebration
Special to IFN The Statesville Juneteenth Committee has planned three days of programming and community events for the 2025 celebration. The Statesville Juneteenth celebration started in 1995. Much of the
Mooresville commissioners award contract for design of downtown parking deck
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Downtown Mooresville is one step closer to having a downtown parking deck. In a unanimous vote, the Town Board of Commissioners on Monday awarded a $1,596,280
D’Angelo Malindasy Barker
D’Angelo Malindasy Barker, 25, was born on February 29, 2000, in Lincolnton, N.C., to Avery Malindasy Barker and Dorothy Lee Bines Imes. He passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2025.
Charles William Crowe Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles “Charlie” William Crowe Jr., 63, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., who died on June 15, 2025. He is now celebrating
I-SS camp equips students with knowledge, skills to work as babysitters
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Technical Education program is helping address the childcare crisis through its babysitting camp, which aims to train middle and high school students to become
Iredell County holds annual opioid settlement meeting, highlights progress and partnerships
Special to IFN Iredell County officials held the annual opioid settlement funds public meeting during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting in line with the requirements of the North Carolina Memorandum
DSDC celebrates progress, looks to future at annual meeting
IFN Staff North Carolina has seen a boom in cities investing in vibrant downtowns over the past decade, and Statesville’s downtown has become a model of how to do that