RALEIGH – On Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson advised North Carolinians to delete their accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm 23andMe as soon as possible. The company filed for bankruptcy over the weekend, raising concerns about the...
Update: Water Outage Scheduled for March 27 as Part of Culvert Replacement Project
As part of the ongoing culvert replacement project on Sunningdale Lane, a water line relocation is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. A contractor for the City of Statesville will be moving the water line to support infrastructure...
Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Harmony Break-In
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects and a vehicle involved in a break-in in the Harmony area of northern Iredell County. The incident occurred at approximately 5:13 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Fast...
Statesville Fire Department Enhances Emergency Response at Airport
STATESVILLE, NC – The Statesville Fire Department (SFD) is proud to announce a major upgrade to its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities, thanks to a collaborative effort between the department, the Statesville Regional Airport, city administration,...
Bill Proposes Study for Professional Wrestling Museum in North Carolina
The North Carolina General Assembly is considering legislation that would allocate $500,000 from the General Fund to explore the feasibility of establishing a professional wrestling museum in the state. Under the proposed bill, the Department of Natural and Cultural...
Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Earns CAP Reaccreditation
Iredell County, NC — The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has once again awarded accreditation to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s main laboratory in Statesville, North Carolina. This recognition follows a recent on-site inspection...
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots total over $800 million
RALEIGH – Mega Millions and Powerball players in North Carolina can try their luck this week on jackpots totaling $805 million. A Powerball winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $461 million jackpot as an annuity or $217.2 million in cash. A...
Road Work at Main Street and Wilson Avenue in Mooresville
Today, stormwater crews will begin repairing a sinkhole near the railroad tracks at S Main Street and E Wilson Avenue in Mooresville. The work is expected to take two days to complete. While the road will remain open, one lane will be closed during the repairs....
Iredell County’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.6% in January 2025
Iredell County's unemployment rate increased to 3.6% in January 2025, up from 3.1% in December 2024, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The rise reflects a broader trend across the state, where unemployment rates increased in...
Statesville Announces Holiday Closures and Adjusted Sanitation Schedule for Good Friday
City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday. As a result, there will be no garbage collection on this day. Revised Residential Sanitation Schedule (April 14-18): Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday routes will operate...