A Statesville man has been arrested on several felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. James Lanier Smith, Jr., 60, who is listed as homeless, was taken into custody on one count of larceny, five counts of identity theft, and...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges North Carolinians to Delete 23andMe Data
RALEIGH – On Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson advised North Carolinians to delete their accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm 23andMe as soon as possible. The company filed for bankruptcy over the weekend, raising concerns about the...
Iredell County’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.6% in January 2025
Iredell County's unemployment rate increased to 3.6% in January 2025, up from 3.1% in December 2024, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The rise reflects a broader trend across the state, where unemployment rates increased in...
Statesville Announces Holiday Closures and Adjusted Sanitation Schedule for Good Friday
City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday. As a result, there will be no garbage collection on this day. Revised Residential Sanitation Schedule (April 14-18): Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday routes will operate...
Iredell County woman charged with insurance fraud
RALEIGH North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Katherine Marie Lovelace, 53, of 1026 Adams St., Statesville. Lovelace was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies....
Jennings Park Reopening
The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department has announced the grand reopening celebration of Jennings Park, scheduled for March 20, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at 141 Deitz Rd, Statesville, N.C., and will commemorate the renovation of the...
International Delight Creamer Recall
Danone, the parent company of International Delight, has issued a voluntary recall of more than 75,000 bottles of International Delight coffee creamer across 31 states due to concerns over spoilage and potential illness. The recall affects the following products:...
Girl Scouts Face Lawsuit Over Cookie Ingredients
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Girl Scouts of the USA, alleging that their cookies contain harmful substances, including heavy metals and pesticides. The lawsuit, initiated by a New York resident, seeks $5 million in damages and demands clearer...
Officials Warn Iredell County Residents of Toll Payment Scam
Residents of Iredell County have reported receiving fraudulent text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls. Authorities warn that these messages are likely part of a scam targeting individuals across the country. The scam messages state that the recipient...
Road Closure Scheduled for NC-150 Near Sherrills Ford Road
Catawba County, NC – A section of NC-150 near Sherrills Ford Road will be closed for maintenance work on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The closure is expected to cause a high impact on traffic in the area, particularly for those traveling east near...










