An undercover investigation by the Iredell County Sheriffโs Office on August 26, 2025, revealed registered sex offender Christopher Sean Resue attempting to engage in inappropriate contact with a minor. As part of the operation, Detective C. James acted in an...
Iredell County Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline
Iredell Countyโs unemployment rate dropped from 3.6 percent in June to 3.5 percent in July, according to the latest report from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The rate is also down 0.3 percent compared to July 2024. North Carolinaโs July unemployment rate...
Lane Closure Scheduled on Morrison Plantation Parkway for Stormwater Work
The Town of Mooresville has announced a temporary lane closure on a section of Morrison Plantation Parkway scheduled for Thursday, September 4, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. According to the town, the stormwater crew will be removing a beaver dam that has been impacting...
Mooresville Police Arrest Three After Disturbance Call
On August 30, 2025, Mooresville Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call on North Church Street. A vehicle connected to the incident was later located on Selma Drive with four occupants inside. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle...
Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.3 Billion
The billion-dollar Powerballยฎ jackpot is still on the rise! The prize has surged to an estimated $1.30 billion for the next drawing on Wednesday night. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $589.0 million. Wednesdayโs jackpot ranks as the fifth largest in the...
Suspect Charged With Drug Offenses Following Sunday Traffic Stop
A Statesville man was arrested early Sunday following a traffic stop conducted by the Iredell County Sheriffโs Office. Deputies charged 41-year-old John Antonio Ikard of Lakeview Drive with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug...
Two Injured in Early Morning Crash on Old Murdock Road
At approximately 3:37 a.m. on September 2, Troutman police officers, along with Troutman Fire & Rescue and Iredell County EMS, responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 200 block of Old Murdock Road. First responders located two individuals at the scene. One...
Lane Closures and Detours Announced for N. Center Street in Statesville
Portions of North Center Street in Statesville will experience traffic changes in early September as part of the cityโs ongoing Waterline Replacement Project. A partial lane closure is scheduled to begin as soon as Wednesday, September 3, between West Water Street and...
Iredell County Opens โI Votedโ Sticker Contest for Students
The Iredell County Board of Elections has announced its 2025 โI Votedโ sticker contest, open to all county students in grades K-12, including public, private, and homeschool students. The contest runs from September 1 through September 30. Students are invited to...
Planning Board Recommends Approval for Data Center Rezoning
The Statesville Planning Board on Tuesday, August 26, recommended approval of a rezoning request that could pave the way for a large data center project in the city. Compass Datacenters is seeking rezoning and annexation of 350 acres off Stamey Farm Road. The proposal...