Governor Josh Stein has requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding efforts in western North Carolina. His budget request aims to strengthen the economy, expedite home reconstruction, repair infrastructure, assist farmers, restore private...
Former Daycare Worker in Conover Accused of Assaulting Multiple Children
Authorities in Conover have charged a former daycare worker with multiple counts of assault involving young children at the Woodlawn Baptist Child Development Center. According to police, Kaleigh Gambill has been charged with eight counts of assault on a child. The...
Two Suspects Arrested Following Larceny at Local Business
Iredell County, NC – On Friday, January 31, 2025, law enforcement responded to a reported larceny in progress at Evergreen Heating & Air, located at 1352 Jennings Road. Surveillance footage captured two individuals allegedly stealing approximately $2,000 worth of...
Evelyn Melzetta Hall Heaggans
Evelyn Melzetta Hall Heaggans, 92, of Troutman, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Statesville. She was born on March 15, 1932, in Iredell County, to the late Fred Douglas Hall and the late Lottie Summers Hall. She was a faithful member of...
Wanda Johnson Knox
Wanda Sue Johnson Knox, 57, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina. She was born on May 16, 1967, in Iredell County, to Clarence “Sonny” Johnson, Sr. and Myra Brown Johnson Harrold. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents. She is...
Mooresville Police Seize Fentanyl, Arrest Local Man in Drug Investigation
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Mooresville Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on January 29, 2025, at a residence located at 508 McLelland Avenue as part of an ongoing drug investigation. During the search, detectives seized 30.8 grams of powder...
Man Arrested for Illegally Cutting Trees, Causing Damage in Iredell County
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. – Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to Amity Hill Road on the evening of Saturday, January 18, 2025, following reports of a man cutting down trees and obstructing the roadway. Upon arrival, deputies found that the fallen...
Duke Energy launches $500,000 grant for NC recovery
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy today announced the launch of a new grant opportunity, offering $500,000 in funding to support organizations leading long-term recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Through Feb. 17, eligible organizations can apply for grants up to...
Iredell County man charged with obtaining property by false pretense
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Timothy Scott Gilbert, 60, of 2242 Shelton Ave., Statesville. Gilbert was charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a felony. According to special agents with the Department of...
Hannah Lee Eidson
Hannah Lee Eidson, 77, of Union Grove, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Winston-Salem. She was born on September 12, 1947, in Forsyth County, to Glen Lee Eidson and Lillian Harris Eidson. Hannah attended Union Grove High School and went on...