Early voting for the November 4 Municipal and Mooresville Graded School Election is open this week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at two locations: the Iredell County Board of Elections in Statesville and the War Memorial Building in Mooresville. Early...
Temporary Road Closures Announced for Statesville Pumpkin Festival
In preparation for the 2025 Statesville Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, November 1, several streets in Downtown Statesville will be temporarily closed to ensure safety and accommodate festival activities. Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Greater...
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Unveils New Mobile Command Unit
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has introduced a new state-of-the-art Mobile Command Unit, made possible through funding from the North Carolina General Assembly. Designed to serve as both a regional and statewide resource, the advanced unit will provide critical...
State Launches Halloween “Booze It & Lose It” Safety Campaign
RALEIGH – State and local officials are urging North Carolinians to celebrate Halloween safely by planning a sober ride home. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) launched its annual “Halloween Booze It & Lose It” enforcement campaign...
Harmony Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Domestic Incident
A Harmony man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a domestic dispute that occurred Saturday, October 25, in northern Iredell County. Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Mocksville Road after receiving a 911...
One Person Dead Following House Fire in Western Iredell County
A man died Monday afternoon after a house fire broke out in the 300 block of Sharon School Road in western Iredell County. Multiple fire departments and emergency crews responded to the scene after reports of flames coming from the home and a person possibly trapped...
Statesville Man Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
21-year-old Kyo Te Xiong of Deerchase Circle in Statesville has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. Xiong is charged with one count of felony second-degree...
Man Charged in Multi-County Child Sex Abuse and Trafficking Case
Shane Dalton York, 33, of Madison in Rockingham County, has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony charges, including human trafficking, two counts of statutory rape, and two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child. According...
Early Voting Underway for 2025 City of Statesville Municipal Election
Early voting is underway for the 2025 City of Statesville Municipal Election, and nearly 1,000 residents have already cast their ballots. According to the Iredell County Board of Elections, more than 19,900 voters are registered within the city limits. Local officials...
Fire Officials Urge Residents to Avoid Outdoor Burning Amid Increased Fire Risk
Statesville, NC – Local officials are urging residents to refrain from all outdoor burning until further notice due to an increased risk of wildfire spread. The warning comes as gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation continue to create conditions that could...










