The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado moved through parts of Lincoln County during the early morning hours of Sunday. The assessment followed reports of severe weather in the area, including downed trees, damaged structures, and power outages....
Stabbing Incident Leads to Arrest Warrants Following Home Invasion in Iredell County
In the early morning hours of Monday, May 5, 2025, deputies from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at a residence on Ginger Lane, located east of Mooresville. The call was made around 3:30 a.m. by a female resident who...
Planned Maintenance to Affect City of Statesville Services on May 7
The City of Statesville, North Carolina, has announced a scheduled maintenance outage on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This planned work will impact phone and internet services at several municipal locations. The outage will affect the following...
Iredell Memorial Hospital Once Again Earns an ‘A’Hospital Safety Grade
Statesville, NC – Iredell Memorial Hospital has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals...
$55 Million in Relief Grants Recently Announced for Western NC Small Businesses
Governor Josh Stein recently announced that $55 million in relief funding has been distributed to 2,812 small businesses across western North Carolina through the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative. The grants are intended to help businesses recover from...
Nearly 500,000 Voter Records Removed in North Carolina as Part of Routine Maintenance
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina election officials have removed nearly 500,000 voter registration records from the state’s rolls in the first three months of 2025. The removals are part of a routine and legally mandated list maintenance process carried out by the State...
Temporary Road Closures Announced for Sewer and Maintenance Work
Beginning Monday morning, Round Keep Lane at Brawley School Road will be closed for approximately two weeks as contractor Lane Construction Corp. conducts sewer work at the entrance to the Windsor Woods subdivision. Drivers will still be able to access Round Keep Lane...
Temporary Street Closure Scheduled for Stockton Street
Stockton Street in Statesville will be closed for utility work on Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6. The closure will take place from North Center Street, near Hardee’s, to Gordon Street. On May 5, the closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., and on May 6, it...
Police Seek Help Identifying Driver in Bus Stop Violation
The Statesville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a school bus stop arm violation on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The incident occurred around 2:36 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Meeting Street. A dark gray...
Mooresville Encourages Citizens to Join Local Boards and Committees
The Town of Mooresville is inviting residents to take an active role in local government by serving on various boards and committees. These groups provide citizens with an opportunity to contribute their education, experience, skills, and interests while gaining...