On July 16, deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of human remains discovered behind a residence at 2336 Newton Drive in Statesville. The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Kevin Scott Queen of Statesville. The 9-1-1 call was...
Three Arrested Following Drug Investigation Near Statesville Hotel
A multi-week investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team has led to the arrest of three individuals on drug-related charges. The investigation was initiated after local business owners near the...
Giraffe Leia Dies at North Carolina Zoo Following Medical Procedure
ASHEBORO, N.C. — The North Carolina Zoo is mourning the loss of Leia, a 15-year-old giraffe who had been part of the Zoo family since 2010. Her death comes just one day after the passing of long-time Zoo Director and CEO Pat Simmons. Leia died on Tuesday following a...
Over 67,000 Cases of Power Stick Deodorant Recalled Due to Manufacturing Issues
A.P. Deauville has voluntarily recalled more than 67,000 cases of its Power Stick roll-on antiperspirant deodorants following manufacturing concerns. The recall affects three specific 1.8 oz roll-on deodorant products: Power Stick for Her Powder Fresh Power Stick...
State Board Launches Registration Repair Project to Update Voter Records
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has launched the Registration Repair Project, an initiative aimed at updating the voter registration records of individuals who are missing a valid identification number in the state’s database. These ID numbers—either an...
Heat and Humidity Continue This Week with Isolated Storms Possible
Today will bring morning sunshine followed by a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 94°F, with northwesterly winds at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 30% chance of rain. Due to high humidity levels (63%) and strong...
Suspicious Vehicle Investigation Leads to Arrest on Perth Road
On July 18, 2025, law enforcement officers conducted an investigation into a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of Perth Road. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers reported detecting a strong odor of marijuana, prompting a probable cause search. During the search,...
Drowning Reported in Lake Norman, 16-Year-Old Victim Recovered
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible drowning in Lake Norman, near Catalina Drive in the Mooresville area. Upon arrival, deputies were informed that a 16-year-old male had been...
Statesville Celebrates Completion of Phases I & II at the Municipal Operations Center
The City of Statesville held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the official opening of Phases I and II of the new Municipal Operations Center (MOC), located at 1105 Winston Avenue. The event was attended by members of City Council, City staff, and...
Water Service Temporarily Affected During Overnight Project Work in Statesville
During overnight work on the ongoing Waterline Replacement Project in Statesville, contractors encountered unexpected issues that required the temporary use of reserve water supplies. As a result, water service was briefly interrupted. Impacted residents and...










