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From Iredell Free News, WSOC TV and 6 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Iredell Free News2 hours ago

    The Mental Game of Poker: Building Focus for Long Sessions

    Poker rewards concentration more than most games, yet most players treat focus as something that either shows up or does not. In reality, attention behaves like a muscle: it tires,...

  2. Iredell Free News2 hours ago

    Iredell Arts Council celebrating gratitude with Community Art Show and Spoken Word Night

    Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council plans to fill the Old Jail in Statesville with two nights dedicated to gratitude this week: the opening of The Art...

  3. Iredell Free News3 hours ago

    Iredell County Veteran Services to host free fishing event for veterans and their families

    Special to IFN In celebration of Veterans Day, the Iredell County Veteran Services office invites veterans and their families to participate in a free community fishing event at Stumpy Creek…

  4. WSOC TV4 hours ago

    450 apartments and townhomes proposed along congested N.C. 150 in Mooresville

    Developers are making another push for approval of two major residential projects that would bring a combined 451 apartments and townhomes to Mooresville along N.C. 150.

    Also reported byCharlotte Observer

  5. Charlotte Observer6 hours ago

    Popular burger chain wants to turn an Arby’s into its next Charlotte restaurant

    Burger & frozen custard chain Culver’s plans to convert an existing Arby’s into its next restaurant in Mint Hill, NC. Plans call for a new drive-thru, parking.

  6. Iredell Free News6 hours ago

    How Prediction Markets let you trade on sports outcomes in North Carolina

    [caption id="attachment_143716" align="aligncenter" width="752"] Pexels.com photo[/caption] While sports betting has been legal in North Carolina and Statesville since March 2024, prediction markets have become a popular alternative to traditional wagering...

  7. Iredell Free News6 hours ago

    Why Pre-Game Research Matters More Than Sports Predictions

    Predicting the outcome of a sporting event isn't as straightforward as comparing two teams and choosing the one with the better record. A team that has won five consecutive games...

  8. Iredell Free News6 hours ago

    How Workers’ Comp Class Codes Set Your Premium (and What North Carolina Contractors Should Know)

    I once watched a two-man framing crew in Statesville pay almost double what a warehouse crew of the same size paid for workers’ comp, and the owners had no idea...

  9. Queen City News8 hours ago

    Army tests digging mass graves during Fort Bragg exercise

    FORT BRAGG, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — U.S. Army soldiers at Fort Bragg are reportedly practicing how to dig mass graves; a practice not done since the 1950s during the Korean War. According to the Army, the exercise, called Operation Dragon Covenant, tested how quickly soldiers could dig and fill temporary burial trenches for large

  10. Queen City News10 hours ago

    Statesville man charged with solicitation, child rape in Forsyth and Union Counties

    A man who is accused of using Snapchat to organize a meet-up with an underage girl is now facing charges in two counties and could be connected with more cases, the Union County Sheriff’s Office says.

  11. Statesville Record11 hours ago

    Explore, compare and connect on NCcareers

    NCcareers introduces business listings, occupation comparison, new interest and cluster tools to help North Carolina users explore careers and local employers.

  12. Statesville Record12 hours ago

    Statesville Christian brings home not 1 but 2 state titles over the weekend

    Lions were the top seed in both volleyball and soccer.

  13. Mooresville Tribune12 hours ago

    Grandson of Mooresville native takes command of Navy helicopter squadron

    Three generations, one commitment to service. Ryan Garth Willard's new Navy command carries special meaning for a family with ties to Mooresville.

  14. Mooresville Tribune12 hours ago

    FeedNC collects Thanksgiving turkeys, Christmas gifts for Mooresville-area families

    FeedNC is asking the Mooresville community to help families celebrate the holidays with Thanksgiving turkeys, traditional meal fixings and Christmas gifts for children.

  15. Statesville Record12 hours ago

    From gospel music to Christmas trees, Troutman celebrates the season of giving

  16. Charlotte Observer13 hours ago

    The Charlotte Observer’s 2026-27 high school boys’ and girls’ wrestling previews

    Who are the top boys’ and girls’ high school wrestlers in The Charlotte Observer’s coverage area? Top teams? Read our preview for NCHSAA and NCISAA teams

  17. Gaston Gazette14 hours ago

    Sizing up Gastonia, Shelby football's 8 top contenders for NCHSAA gold

    What teams from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties are poised to compete for NCHSAA state gold this postseason. Here are eight we think can, along with reasons they may not.

  18. Iredell Free NewsYesterday

    Statesville Council scheduled to make final decision on Moose Club Road residential development

    BY DONNA SWICEGOOD The Statesville City Council on Monday is expected to make a final decision on rezoning and annexation requests for a proposed a 48-home development on Moose Club...

  19. Statesville RecordYesterday

    See photos of North Iredell vs. Rose in 6A state volleyball final

    Scenes from the 6A state championship volleyball match Saturday at Campbell University captured by photographer Tyrone Summers.

  20. Statesville RecordYesterday

    Duke rout over Boston College sets Blue Devils up for make-or-break November

    Duke football ended the month of October the opposite way it started it. With back-to-back wins.

  21. Statesville RecordYesterday

    Radford women’s basketball opens season at Clemson

    Radford women’s basketball opens the 2026-27 season on the road at Clemson, highlighting a tough ACC matchup, program history, and key Highlander newcomers.

  22. Statesville RecordYesterday

    North Iredell ‘earned’ title shot, pleased by accomplishments despite state final loss

    “It’s obviously been a special season.”

  23. Iredell Free NewsYesterday

    Photo Gallery: Troutman Trails and Treats attracts cast of characters to ESC Park

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  24. Winston-Salem JournalYesterday

    Hello Statesville: City council meeting, PumpkinFest and recycling

    Statesville highlights a City Council meeting with public comment, Downtown PumpkinFest on Saturday, and reminders for this week’s BLUE recycling schedule.

  25. Charlotte ObserverYesterday

    Here are 10 burning questions about NC prep basketball season that begins Monday

    The NC high school basketball season tips off with first official practice Monday. Here are 10 key questions about the season

  26. Statesville RecordYesterday

    Max Kennedy

    December 24, 1941 - October 27, 2026

  27. Statesville RecordYesterday

    Ronald Eugene Guy

    Aug 18, 1947 -Oct 17, 2026

  28. Statesville RecordOct. 31

    Radford women’s soccer rolls past Presbyterian, 4-1

    Radford women’s soccer scored four times, with four different players striking in a 4-1 Big South home win over Presbyterian to close conference play 5-3.

  29. Statesville RecordOct. 31

    Raiders' run to state final ends with runner-up finish

    Western Regional champ falls to Eastern Regional champ.