Statesville, NC – A sinkhole has caused the closure of the intersection at Tradd Street and E. Front Street, with city and NCDOT crews on-site assessing the situation. Road closures are in effect at the following locations, with access limited to local traffic: 🚫 S....
Troutman, NC – A woman was arrested early Monday morning after a traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine. Shortly after midnight on March 3, 2025, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Charlotte Highway. The driver, Amanda Weaver, 45, of...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Woman
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mariah Cynthia Coley, a 28-year-old woman who was last seen in Statesville on February 26, 2025. Coley is described as a White female with brown hair and blue eyes,...
Traffic Stop in Iredell County Leads to Drug and Firearm Arrests
Iredell County, NC – A routine traffic stop on March 1, 2025, led to the arrest of three individuals on multiple drug and firearm charges. Sergeant N. Hodges of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office conducted the stop at Mazeppa Road and Ricks Lane for a motor vehicle...
Motorcyclist Passes Stopped School Bus in Troutman; Public’s Help Sought
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a school bus stop violation that occurred Wednesday morning (February 26) on Hoover Road at Marthas Vineyard Drive in Troutman. The incident took place just after 7:30 a.m. as children were boarding the bus. A...
Mooresville Man Wins $324,564 Cash 5 Jackpot
RALEIGH – Chad Welch of Mooresville took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $324,564 jackpot. Welch bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. His ticket matched all five numbers in the Oct. 6 drawing to win the jackpot. Welch won half of...
James Edward Gaither
James Edward Gaither, 77, of Harmony, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Statesville. He was born on August 15, 1947, in Iredell County, to Ernest Owens Izell Gaither and Novella Turner Gaither. James attended Houstonville Elementary School...
Jordan Leigh Elliott
April 5, 1990, in Iredell County. She graduated from West Iredell High School and attended Mitchell Community College. Jordan was preceded in death by her father, Brennan Farrell Elliott; brother, Matthew Stephen Elliott; and sister, Kimberly Compton Elliott. She is...
Secretary Rollins rolls out a robust strategy to deliver affordable eggs
Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2025—U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. This is in addition to...
Statesville Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Following Lincolnton Vape Shop Investigation
LINCOLNTON N.C On Saturday, February 15, 2025, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) and Lincolnton Police Department concluded a joint investigation involving Dave’s, a tobacco and vape shop located at 627 N. Aspen Street, Lincolnton. As a result,...