𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: On Monday, July 21, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Iredell County Animal Services regarding a disturbing case of animal cruelty. Due to the severity of the allegations and the compelling nature of the...
NCDHHS Introduces Ground-Up Suicide Prevention Plan for Black Youth in NC
Raleigh In response to a sharp increase in suicide rates among young Black youth, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announces the NC Black Youth Suicide Prevention Action Plan. Coinciding with the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority...
Iredell Memorial Hospital nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Memorial Hospital, a part of Iredell Health System, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most...
Unshame NC’ Campaign Aims to End Stigma and Support Recovery Across North Carolina
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and First Lady Anna Stein, in collaboration with Shatterproof, announced the launch of the Unshame North Carolina (Unshame NC) campaign to end stigma related to substance use disorder. Unshame NC has...
Man Sentenced For Cattle Theft Scheme
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – William Dalton Edwards, 26, of Mount Airy, N.C., was sentenced today to 24 months in prison and three-years supervised release for his role in a scheme involving the theft of livestock from North Carolina stockyards and farms, announced Russ...
UPDATE: Guilty Plea Entered in 2023 Double Overdose Case
On Monday, July 7, 2025, Kaylan Obrien Brandon entered a guilty plea to multiple charges, including Death by Distribution and Involuntary Manslaughter, in connection with the November 1, 2023 overdose deaths of Brittany Peace and Heather Wilson. The case began when...
Mooresville Pet Grooming Business Under Investigation After Disturbing Videos Surface
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A Mooresville pet grooming business is under investigation after videos surfaced online showing an employee at Classy Critters Pet Resort and Spa aggressively handling dogs. One video shows the employee slapping and possibly punching a dog. Another...
Statewide Speeding Crackdown Underway as “Speeding Catches Up With You” Campaign Begins
Motorists across North Carolina can expect an increased law enforcement presence on roads this week as part of a coordinated effort to address speed-related traffic violations. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, in partnership with local and state...
Road Construction to Continue on E. Center Avenue in Mooresville for Water Line Replacement
Motorists traveling through downtown Mooresville should prepare for traffic delays and temporary lane closures as construction crews continue work on a water line replacement project along East Center Avenue. The project is set to resume on Tuesday, July 22, starting...
Local Elections Set for November: Candidate Filing Now Closed
With the filing period officially closed, the field is set for the upcoming 2025 municipal and school board elections in Iredell County. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, to elect local leaders across a variety of towns and school boards. This...