Construction begins today at the former Parrish Tire building at the corner of Tradd Street and Front Street in Statesville. The project includes an expansion of the Statesville Police Department and the addition of a new parking deck. Two cranes will be onsite, and...
Iredell Health System Partners with Pharos Parenting to Provide Support for New Parents
Statesville, NC — Welcoming a new baby is one of the most exciting — and terrifying — moments of people’s lives. Pharos Parenting, a local parenting resource center, has teamed up with The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital to address new parent woes with...
Statesville to Begin Annual Meter Inspections June 2
The City of Statesville Meter Services Team will begin annual inspections of water and electric meters on Monday, June 2, 2025. The inspections will cover both residential and commercial properties throughout the city. These mandatory inspections are part of routine...
City of Statesville Kicks Off School Supply Drive Ahead of End of Summer Bash
STATESVILLE, NC — The City of Statesville is kicking off a new citywide school supply drive to help students start the 2025–2026 school year with confidence! From June 2 through July 18, residents can drop off donations at convenient locations across the city to...
Troutman Police Warn of Jury Duty Scam
The Troutman Police Department has issued a scam warning involving fraudulent claims about missed jury duty. Scammers are reportedly contacting victims and demanding payment of a fine through electronic methods or gift cards. To avoid becoming a victim, remember that...
Iredell County Man Charged with Murder After Reporting Fatal Shooting of Wife
On Friday, May 16, 2025, at 8:13 a.m., a call was received by Iredell County Emergency Communications from a caller, identified as Bobby Lee Collins, who said he had shot his wife around 7:00 a.m. at his home. He said he locked the door to the house when he left and...
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Iredell County Commissioners Reach Agreement on Proposed FY 2025–2026 Budget
IREDELL COUNTY – Last week, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners held budget work sessions with county leadership to review and discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025–2026. Following several sessions, an agreement on the proposed budget was reached....
Iredell County to Receive High-Speed Internet Expansion Through State Investment
RALEIGH – Friday – Governor Josh Stein announced $48 million in new investments through North Carolina’s Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program. The funding will support projects in 22 counties, including Iredell County, to expand access to high-speed internet...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Move to Prohibit States from Enforcing AI Laws
RALEIGH – Friday – Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 39 other attorneys general from both Republican and Democratic states in opposing a congressional proposal that would prevent states from enforcing laws regulating artificial intelligence. The group argues the...