A Statesville man has been arrested on several felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. James Lanier Smith, Jr., 60, who is listed as homeless, was taken into custody on one count of larceny, five counts of identity theft, and...
Statesville Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving SUV and Motorcycle
The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at approximately 10:09 p.m. The incident took place at the intersection of E. Broad Street and Eastside Drive and involved a Porsche SUV and a...
Arrest Made in Connection to Breaking and Entering Case
An arrest has been made in connection to a breaking and entering case that was initially reported earlier this month. The investigation was conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and was assigned to Detective R. Olson. During...
Novant Health Lifts Visitor Restrictions for Children Under 13
Novant Health will lift its temporary visitor restrictions for children under the age of 13 at its North Carolina hospitals beginning March 27 at 7 a.m. The restrictions were initially put in place due to a rise in respiratory illnesses. Dr. David Priest, senior vice...
Frito-Lay recalls Tostitos chips in 13 states because they may contain undeclared milk
Frito-Lay has issued a limited recall of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips due to the possible presence of nacho cheese tortilla chips, which contain an undeclared milk allergen. The company warns that individuals with a milk...
North Carolina Approves $311 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers
RALEIGH North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced the approval of a $311 million agricultural disaster assistance program aimed at helping farmers recover from losses suffered during the 2024 farming season. The funding was approved by state...
SFD Converts Surplus Vehicle into Fully Operational Brush Truck
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Fire Department is proud to announce the successful conversion of a 2008 squad truck, previously slated for surplus, into a fully functional brush truck. This project exemplifies the department’s commitment to innovation, efficiency,...
Iredell Health System Hosts Flag Raising for National Donate Life Month on April 2
Iredell County, NC — In observance of National Donate Life Month, Iredell Health System, in partnership with HonorBridge organ donation services, will host a flag-raising ceremony on April 2, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. The ceremony will begin at 10:00...
New Mega Millions® arrives in April
The new version of Mega Millions®, the lottery game that has produced a record seven jackpot wins exceeding $1 billion – all won in different states – will debut following the final drawing of the current game on Friday, April 4. The game will feature bigger...
North Carolina Bill Seeks to Limit Harmful Social Media for Minors
The North Carolina General Assembly has introduced a bill aimed at protecting minors under the age of 16 from potentially harmful social media use. Effective March 1, 2025, the Social Media Protection for Minors Act would establish regulations for online platforms...