CHARLOTTE, NC– It took a little more drama than the first three games of the series, but the Checkers completed their sweep of the regular-season champion Laval Rocket on Tuesday night courtesy of a 3-2 victory. With the game deadlocked at two and seemingly on a...
Road Closure Scheduled for Macon Drive in Statesville Starting June 2
Statesville, N.C. — The City of Statesville has announced that Macon Drive will be closed at Kenmore Drive beginning Monday, June 2, at 7:00 a.m. to allow for the replacement of a stormwater pipe beneath the roadway. City Stormwater Division crews will carry out the...
Iredell County Receives America 250 NC Grant
Iredell County has received a $10,000 county committee grant from North Carolina’s America 250 NC initiative for a project to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. America 250 NC is North Carolina’s commemoration of the United States’ 250th...
Update: Three Suspects Identified in Wall Street Shooting Near Statesville
Statesville, N.C. — Authorities are searching for three individuals connected to a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in the 1000 block of Wall Street near Statesville. The Iredell County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of gunfire after a...
Mooresville to Honor Retiring Police K9s Kato and Ramon at Public Ceremony
The Town of Mooresville will host a special ceremony to recognize the retirements of two longtime police K9s, Kato and Ramon, in a public event scheduled for Monday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place on the lawn of Mooresville Town Hall, located at 413...
Public Hearing Scheduled for Iredell County 2025–26 Budget
Iredell County has scheduled a public hearing to review and discuss the proposed budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located at 200 South Center Street in Statesville....
Three Arrested in Iredell County Forged Check Scheme; Two More Wanted
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of individuals attempting to cash fraudulent checks at a convenience store located at 104 Houpe Road, north of Statesville. According to the Sheriff’s Office, store employees...
Unemployment Rates Decline Across All North Carolina Counties in April
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 North Carolina counties in April 2025, according to the latest data from the state. Edgecombe County reported the highest unemployment rate at 4.9%, while Currituck and Camden counties...
Mooresville Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Teen
Mooresville, NC — The Mooresville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating a missing juvenile. Seventeen-year-old Shakeya Jones was reported missing after she left her residence in Mooresville and did not return. According to police, her...
Charlotte Checkers Advance to Eastern Conference Finals in Calder Cup Playoffs
The Charlotte Checkers have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, marking a significant achievement for the franchise. This progression follows a decisive 3-0 series sweep against the two-time defending champions, the Hershey...









