Scattered showers are expected this morning across the region, followed by overcast skies in the afternoon. Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 87 degrees with light and variable winds. The chance of rain stands at 30 percent. In the evening, skies will...
Traffic Pattern Change Planned for Meeting and Water Streets
The intersection of Meeting Street and Water Street in downtown Statesville will soon see a new traffic pattern as part of the final phase of the Water and Meeting Street Improvements Project. According to city officials, final striping of the roadway is scheduled for...
Statesville Electric Utility to Launch New Outage Management System in Fall 2025
The City of Statesville Electric Utility is preparing to launch a new Outage Management System (OMS) in fall 2025, aiming to improve communication with customers during power outages. The system will introduce several new features, including a real-time outage map,...
UPDATE: Body of Missing Juvenile Recovered in Lake Near Mooresville
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the body of Angel Ernesto Carabello, 14, has been recovered from the lake by the agency’s Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) team. Angel had been reported missing earlier in the day near the Stutts Road area of...
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...
Leonard Lee Middleton Jr.
Rev. Leonard Lee Middleton, Jr. ,75 of Statesville, NC passed away July 2, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1950 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Leonard Middleton, Sr. and Alma Darty Middleton. Lenny served in the US Army and later retired from the...
Costco Issues Recalls on Multiple Products Across Several Categories
Costco has announced recalls for several products spanning electronics, automotive supplies, home appliances, and food items. Members who purchased these products are encouraged to check item numbers and follow recall instructions for returns, exchanges, or refunds....
DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy
WASHINGTON—Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. The new policy will increase...
Wet Weather Pattern Continues Through Friday Across the Region
The region will start Wednesday with mostly sunny skies before clouds build and showers and thunderstorms become likely this afternoon. High temperatures are expected in the lower 90s, with south winds around 5 mph and heat index values reaching up to 101 degrees. The...