IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — A Cleveland, North Carolina, resident has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to the alleged possession of media files depicting child sexual exploitation. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday the arrest...
Big Lots Announces Sale Agreement
Big Lots, Inc. has announced a sale transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, which will facilitate the transfer of the company’s assets, including stores, distribution centers, and intellectual property, to other retailers. Notably, Variety Wholesalers, Inc.,...
Iredell County Jurors to Receive Payments via Debit Cards
STATESVILLE NC - Citizens in Iredell County reporting for jury duty are now receiving payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks. This continues the Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office and the North Carolina Administrative Office of the...
Traffic Stop in Iredell County Leads to Arrests
In the early hours of December 20, 2024, officers conducted a routine traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of two individuals from Chester, South Carolina, and the discovery of multiple firearms, including a weapon capable of fully automatic fire. The incident...
Motorist Killed Sunday Morning
A 70-year-old Rowan County man lost his life in a tragic highway accident Sunday morning when his vehicle was struck by a falling tree during heavy rain. The victim, identified as Matthew Ronald Teeple of Cleveland, North Carolina, was driving a vintage 1979 Chevrolet...
Statesville Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Larceny Suspect
The Statesville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a recent debit card larceny. The individual, described as a male wearing a red Nike hoodie, is suspected of using a stolen debit card to make unauthorized...
Deputies Respond to Suspected Drug Activity
On December 22, 2024, deputies from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of two women exhibiting concerning behavior in the parking lot of a Food Lion on Old Mountain Road. Concerned citizens contacted law enforcement, suspecting the individuals...
Jackpot Nears $1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
RELEASE DATE: 12/21/2024 There’s extra magic in the air this holiday season as the Mega Millions® jackpot has grown to almost a billion dollars! A massive prize currently estimated at $944 million ($429.4 million cash) is on tap for the next drawing on Tuesday,...
IRS to Issue Special Payments to 1 Million Taxpayers This Month
WASHINGTON — As part of continuing efforts to help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service today announced plans to issue automatic payments later this month to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns....
Checkers Stumble in Final Game Before Holidays
CHARLOTTE, NC– The Checkers are heading into the holiday break on a sour note, dropping a 4-1 contest to Bridgeport on home ice. After a scoreless first, the Islanders got to work in the middle frame with three straight goals before the 11-minute mark of the period to...