Authorities have identified the man killed in an early morning crash on April 8 in Iredell County as 26-year-old Justyn Jack Jenkins of Mooresville. At approximately 3:00 a.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a collision on I-77 South near mile...
NASCAR Team Owner Shigeaki Hattori Dies in Highway Crash
Shigeaki Hattori, a former race car driver and owner of Hattori Racing Enterprises, died at the age of 61 following a traffic accident on April 5, 2025, in Huntersville, North Carolina. According to the Huntersville Police Department, Hattori's Toyota Crown was...
Groundbreaking Held for Weathers Creek High School in Iredell County
On April 7, 2025, community members, local officials, and school leaders gathered to break ground on the future site of Weathers Creek High School in Iredell County. The event marked a significant step forward for the Iredell-Statesville Schools district as it...
Runaway Juvenile Reported in Eufola Road Area
Kato Perry, a 14-year-old from the Eufola Road area, was reported missing after walking away from his home around midnight. He is described as being approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing between 140 and 150 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and wears...
Missing Elderly Woman in Western Iredell County
Mary Jane Phillips, a 73-year-old woman, has been reported missing from Western Iredell County. She was last seen on Eufola Road. Mrs. Phillips is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a...
Three Charged Following Stabbing Incident in Iredell County
During the investigation into a stabbing incident on March 29, 2025, the Criminal Investigations Unit conducted numerous interviews with involved parties and witnesses. These interviews led to the issuance of warrants for those involved in the incident. Jerry Wright,...
NCDMV Extends Hours
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is set to extend service hours at driver license offices across the state beginning April 7. An additional 42 offices will open an hour earlier at 7 a.m., joining 50 other offices that already offer extended hours....
Statesville 2024 Water Quality Report: Compliance with All Standards
Statesville, NC – April 1, 2025 – The City of Statesville has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, confirming that the City’s drinking water meets or exceeds all health standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Carolina...
Statesville Enters Stage D1 Moderate Drought Condition
March 30, 2025 The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought condition, as declared by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This announcement follows the recent update to the North Carolina Drought...
State of Emergency Declared in North Carolina
The Governor of North Carolina has declared a state of emergency following the outbreak of multiple wildfires and the presence of drought conditions across the state. The declaration, issued on March 26, 2025, responds to active wildfires within the Black Cove Fire...










