Charges have been upgraded against a man arrested in connection with a deadly crash last month in Iredell County. Following further investigation and consultation with the Iredell County District Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Benjamin Wesley Overton of Walkertown has...
Iredell County Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in March 2025
RALEIGH — According to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Iredell County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in March 2025, reflecting stable economic conditions in the region. The county's labor force was reported at 104,067, with...
Operation Fan Heat Relief Distributes Fans May 1–Oct. 31 to Help During Hot Weather
RALEIGH The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with North Carolina area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans statewide to eligible recipients through the Operation Fan Heat...
Renovation Begins at Historic Moor Park in Mooresville
Preliminary site work has begun at Historic Moor Park in Mooresville as part of a planned renovation project aimed at expanding opportunities for year-round events and enhancing the southern gateway into the downtown area. Initial preparations include the installation...
Mooresville Police Arrest Man on Child Exploitation Charges Following Report
Mooresville, NC – On April 25, 2025, officers with the Mooresville Police Department responded to the Waterlynn subdivision following a report regarding explicit material involving children allegedly found on a subject’s electronic devices. The department’s Criminal...
Suspicious Vehicle Call Leads to Arrest on Drug and Firearm Charges in Mooresville
On Monday, April 28, 2025, Deputy S. Zalepka of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Unit responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Island Forest Lane in Mooresville. Upon arrival, deputies located a white Cadillac Escalade...
Spring Storms and Sunshine: Iredell County’s Weather Outlook for the Week
Iredell County, NC — As April comes to a close and May begins, Iredell County residents can expect a week of classic spring variety: warm temperatures, scattered storms, and a sunny weekend ahead. Tuesday brings a calm and pleasant start to the week, with mostly sunny...
AG Jeff Jackson Warns of Contractor Fraud After Helene
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolina homeowners to be on the lookout for contractor fraud as they continue to rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “More than six months after Hurricane Helene, many families are just getting started with hiring...
Carolina Home & Outdoor Expo Comes to Troutman This Weekend
Troutman, NC — Outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners alike are gearing up for the Carolina Home & Outdoor Expo, set to take place this weekend, May 3–4, at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. Organized by WAME Radio, this premier event promises a...
Governor Josh Stein Extends State of Emergency for Western North Carolina Wildfires
Governor Josh Stein has extended the State of Emergency for the western North Carolina wildfires in 34 counties. The State of Emergency extension will last for a period of 30 days. “I appreciate all of the first responders, emergency managers, state forest...