STATESVILLE, NC – On Friday, August 8, 2025, members of the City of Statesville Fire Department’s (SFD) Hazardous Materials Response Team earned first place in the North Carolina Association of Hazardous Materials Responders (NCAHMR) Hazmat Challenge, outperforming...
Greater Statesville Chamber President Shannon Viera to Step Down in September
The president of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to step down from the role in September to pursue new opportunities. In a message to chamber members, the outgoing president said the decision came after much consideration and emphasized...
Upcoming Road Closures in Statesville for Major Waterline Replacement Project
The City of Statesville is advising residents, motorists, and local businesses of several upcoming road closures related to a major waterline replacement project. The work is part of a citywide effort to improve water service reliability and modernize infrastructure....
Taylorsville Apple Festival Warns of Online Scams Targeting Vendors
Organizers of the Taylorsville Apple Festival are warning vendors about a scam targeting the festival’s official Facebook page. According to festival staff, unauthorized individuals have been posting comments on official posts, instructing vendors to message them...
North Carolinians Invited to Share Their Ideas at Statewide Economic Development Listening Sessions
Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Commerce is inviting residents across the state to help shape North Carolina’s economic future by participating in a series of public listening sessions starting Aug. 27. These sessions will give North Carolinians a...
Renew NC Receives 1,000 Applications for Single-Family Housing Program
Raleigh, N.C. This week Renew NC surpassed 1,000 applications received, reaching a significant milestone for the state’s Single-Family Housing Program (SFHP). This program, administered through the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community...
Flags Lowered in Statesville to Honor Caroline Hayes Bentley
Statesville Mayor Constantine H. Kutteh has ordered that the United States and North Carolina flags at all municipal buildings be lowered to half-staff beginning Thursday, August 14, 2025, in honor of Caroline Hayes Bentley, the spouse of former Statesville Mayor Dr....
Fraud Attempt at Local Home Under Investigation in Iredell County
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported fraud-in-progress at a local residence. According to the sheriff’s office, a couple received a call from someone claiming to be a fraud agent with their bank. The caller allegedly...
North Carolina Receives $4 Million Federal Workforce Reentry Grant
Raleigh, N.C. Yesterday Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina has received a $4 million federal grant to help incarcerated people gain job skills as they prepare to reenter society. The new funding comes from the sixth round of the U.S. Department of...
Public Comment Period Begins for Periodic Review of Election Rules
Raleigh, N.C. The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on the State Board’s initial determination that 38 existing administrative rules are necessary. The comment period — which begins Monday, Aug. 11 and ends on Friday,...