Statesville, NC – Iredell Health System has announced the addition of Megan Lewis, FNP-C, to the Family Care Center of Statesville. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Lewis brings over a decade of experience in intensive care and physical medicine and...
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at McDowell County Courthouse
Marion, NC – A bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse has led to the evacuation of downtown for the second time in as many weeks. Law enforcement is on the scene investigating, and Main Street is currently closed to traffic. Authorities have not confirmed any...
Keith Ray Hembree
Keith Ray Hembree, 66, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on July 5, 1958 in Lucedale, Mississippi to the late Bennie Ray Hembree and Sherry Bolton Hembree. Keith retired from the United...
Harold Eugene Hickman
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Diana (Penny) Hickman. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Ned Riffle of Rockford, IL; his daughter, Tracie Hickman of Statesville, NC; his daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and David Onley of...
Winter Weather to Impact Iredell County This Week
Iredell County, NC – February 17, 2025 – A mix of clear skies, cold temperatures, and winter precipitation is in store for Iredell County this week, according to the National Weather Service. Residents should prepare for a significant midweek winter storm, which could...
Ralph Clifford Lackey
On Friday afternoon, February 7, 2025 this world lost one of its finest souls as Ralph C. Lackey departed this life into the arms of his loving Father. In his 88 years Ralph lived as vibrant a life as one could; as a proud member of the United States Navy, as a kind...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Larceny Suspects
Statesville, NC – February 14, 2025 – The Statesville Police Department (SPD) is requesting assistance from the community in identifying two individuals involved in a larceny at a local Dollar General store on February 12, 2025. According to police reports, the two...
2 Children die from Flu in North Carolina
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season. One child in the Eastern region and another in the Central region of the state recently died due to complications...
Nissan and Honda Merger Fails as Automakers Fail to Agree on Terms
Nissan has officially ended merger talks with Honda, citing fundamental disagreements over the structure of the deal. The proposed $60 billion merger would have created the world’s third-largest automaker, but negotiations reportedly collapsed after Nissan rejected...
Deputies Arrest Employee for Larceny, Drug Possession at Harmony Store
Deputies in Iredell County have arrested a store employee on multiple charges following an investigation into a reported larceny at a Harmony business. Deputy A. Chapman and Deputy J. Raper responded to the Harmony IGA after receiving a report of an employee allegedly...










