Mega Millions is set for a major revamp, with several enhancements rolling out after the final drawing of the current game on Friday, April 4, 2025. The first drawing under the new prize structure will take place on Tuesday, April 8, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern time. Key...
NCDOT Celebrates 2024 Wildflower Award Winners
Raleigh – North Carolina’s highways are bursting with color thanks to the work of the N.C. Department of Transportation's roadside crews. From sunflower fields to stretches of poppies, these vibrant displays are a result of the department’s Wildflower Program, which...
Warm and Humid Conditions Expected in Iredell County Today
Residents of Iredell County can anticipate a warm and humid day on Friday, April 4, 2025. The morning will be breezy, transitioning to sunny skies with high clouds as the day progresses. Temperatures are forecasted to reach a high of 85°F (30°C), accompanied by...
Drucilla Norris Davis
Drucilla Mae Norris Davis, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on August 26,1932 to Joe Ralph and Lura Mae Norris at her family home in Statesville, NC, Drucilla lived a life marked by faith,...
Virginia Parker Brigham
Virginia Ann Parker Brigham passed from this life to eternal rest with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A native of Iredell County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Scottie Keith Parker and...
William Joseph Overby
William Joseph Overby, 61, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1963, in Durham County to Jacob Burton Overby, Jr. and Louise Browner Overby. William retired from the United States Air Force after over 22...
North Carolina House Bill Proposes Changes to Health Education Curriculum
A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly aims to make significant changes to the health education curriculum in public schools. The bill addresses age-appropriate instruction, library material selection, and guidelines for health and safety...
Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested Following Multi-Agency Effort
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 6:01 a.m., the Statesville Police Department responded to an armed robbery at 1924 Newton Drive in Statesville, North Carolina. Two masked suspects entered the store, with one displaying a handgun. The suspects demanded...
Iredell County Burn Ban Lifted
The local burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Iredell County, as well as the towns of Harmony, Troutman, and Love Valley, has been lifted effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. This decision was announced by Iredell County Fire Marshal David Souther following the...
Missing Elderly Woman in Western Iredell County
Mary Jane Phillips, a 73-year-old woman, has been reported missing from Western Iredell County. She was last seen on Eufola Road. Mrs. Phillips is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a...