Iredell County Offices to Close for Veterans Day
Many Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure includes the Government Center, Department of Social Services, Public Health offices, ICATS, Public Libraries, Register of Deeds, Tax...
Commissioners Review Plans for New Regional Farmers Market and Fairgrounds Improvements
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recently received an update on plans for a new Regional Farmers Market and expanded parking area at the Iredell County Fairgrounds — a project aimed at supporting local agriculture, creating new community gathering space, and...
NCDOT to Host Public Meetings on I-77 South Express Lanes Project
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the N.C. Turnpike Authority are inviting the public to attend one of two upcoming meetings to learn more about the I-77 South Express Lanes project. The meetings will provide information about planned improvements...
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Iredell County Offices to Close for Veterans Day
Many Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure includes the Government Center, Department of Social Services, Public Health offices, ICATS, Public Libraries, Register of Deeds, Tax...
Commissioners Review Plans for New Regional Farmers Market and Fairgrounds Improvements
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recently received an update on plans for a new Regional Farmers Market and expanded parking area at the Iredell County Fairgrounds — a project aimed at supporting local agriculture, creating new community gathering space, and...
NCDOT to Host Public Meetings on I-77 South Express Lanes Project
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the N.C. Turnpike Authority are inviting the public to attend one of two upcoming meetings to learn more about the I-77 South Express Lanes project. The meetings will provide information about planned improvements...
Statesville Council Approves Plans for Temporary Fire Station 5
During Monday night’s meeting on November 3, 2025, the Statesville City Council approved plans to move forward with the development of a new temporary Fire Station 5, a project aimed at improving response times and emergency coverage in one of the city’s most...
Free Men’s Health Event in Statesville
Piedmont HealthCare is hosting a free Men’s Health Event on Saturday, November 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1251 Radio Road in Statesville. The event, led by PHC Piedmont Urology and Dr. Tao Cui, aims to provide valuable information and...
Statesville Man Arrested in Construction Site Theft
60-year-old Rickey Eugene Young of Abernathy Avenue in Statesville has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the theft of electrical materials from a home construction site. Young is charged with felony obtaining property by false...
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It’s Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven: How to get free drink
IRVING, Texas — 7-Eleven, Inc.’s annual birthday tradition is coming back in a bold and colorful way this Slurpee® drink season. Tastebuds across the country are in for a treat on Friday, July 11 (7/11), when the world’s largest convenience retailer celebrates its...
Ruth Mae Fair
Ruth Mae Gillespie Fair, 86, of Statesville, died on July 7, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on February 16, 1939 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Haywood and Martha Lucille Martin Gillespie. She loved being a homemaker, a wife and...
James A. Houpe
Jamie was a fun loving person with an infectious laugh and an unwavering faith and love for God. He enjoyed spending time with his family and church family. He loved to mow grass and he enjoyed frying fish at the family and church gatherings. Jamie will be missed by...
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Iredell Health Opens Surgery Practice, Welcomes Dr. Cheek
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System, is pleased to announce the opening of Iredell General Surgery. Richard A. Cheek III, MD, will begin seeing patients 14 and older at his practice on E. Broad St. in Statesville by...
Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot rises to $474 million
RALEIGH – The Mega Millions jackpot continues its climb as it increased to $474 million for Friday’s drawing. A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $474 million jackpot as an annuity or $219.4 million in cash. “What a moment that would...
Piedmont HealthCare Welcomes Dr. Benjamin Hinkel to PHC Lake Norman OB/GYN
Piedmont HealthCare is pleased to welcome Benjamin (Ben) Hinkel, MD, to PHC Lake Norman OB/GYN. Dr. Hinkel joins the team with a passion for women’s health, a strong background in obstetrics and gynecology, and a care philosophy centered on compassion, respect, and...
NCDOT to Host Public Meetings on I-77 South Express Lanes Project
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the N.C. Turnpike Authority are inviting the public to attend one of two upcoming meetings to learn more about the I-77 South Express Lanes project. The meetings will provide information about planned improvements...
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Using Personal Passion for Health to Empower Your Community
By: Suzie Wilson In towns where folks gather around barbecue joints, church parking lots, and Friday night football games, health is often the subtext of everyday talk. Someone’s blood pressure is acting up again. A neighbor’s on a waitlist for a specialist that’s two...
Small Fixes, Big Savings: The Yearly Home Maintenance Tasks That Prevent Costly Repairs
Owning a home is a lot like owning a car. Ignore regular maintenance, and you’ll find yourself dealing with costly repairs at the worst possible time. A house isn’t just four walls and a roof—it’s a living, breathing entity that needs attention to stay in good shape....
Advocating for Change: How Communities Can Support Vulnerable Children – By: Suzie Wilson
Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment that fosters their growth and potential, yet many vulnerable children face significant challenges that hinder their ability to thrive. From poverty and homelessness to neglect and limited access to education, these...
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Iredell County Offices to Close for Veterans Day
Many Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure includes the Government Center, Department of Social Services, Public Health offices, ICATS, Public Libraries, Register of Deeds, Tax...
Commissioners Review Plans for New Regional Farmers Market and Fairgrounds Improvements
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recently received an update on plans for a new Regional Farmers Market and expanded parking area at the Iredell County Fairgrounds — a project aimed at supporting local agriculture, creating new community gathering space, and...
NCDOT to Host Public Meetings on I-77 South Express Lanes Project
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the N.C. Turnpike Authority are inviting the public to attend one of two upcoming meetings to learn more about the I-77 South Express Lanes project. The meetings will provide information about planned improvements...