The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl, Kirstin Cheyenne. Kirstin is described as approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in the area of Tigris Court...
Earthquake Recorded Near Tennessee-North Carolina Border Saturday Morning
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was confirmed Saturday morning, May 10, near the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was felt in parts of western North Carolina, including Alexander, Catawba, Burke, and...
Fatal One-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Statesville Man
A 25-year-old Statesville man died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Iredell County. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has identified the deceased as Seth Allen Paynter. The collision occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on May 11 along Saw Mills...
Fatal Collision on Davie Avenue
The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Friday morning on Davie Avenue. At approximately 6:00 a.m. on May 9, emergency personnel responded to a traffic incident involving a 2024 Volkswagen and an electric scooter....
Arrest Made in Old Charlotte Road Robbery and Assault Case
Statesville, NC – On May 6, 2025, the Statesville Police Department responded to a reported assault in the 1000 block of Old Charlotte Road. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who reported being approached by two unknown suspects while walking along the...
Iredell County Manager Presents Balanced FY 2025-26 Budget Plan Amid Rapid Growth
STATESVILLE, NC – Iredell County Manager Beth Milton presented the recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night, outlining a conservative but strategic financial plan aimed at managing the county’s rapid growth while...
City of Statesville Breaks Ground on Major Waterline Replacement Project
STATESVILLE, NC – On May 6, city officials, staff members, and project partners gathered at the Statesville Water Treatment Plant to mark the beginning of a major infrastructure improvement effort with the groundbreaking of the Waterline Replacement Project. The $25.8...
Missing Juvenile Reported in West Statesville
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old, Kato Glenn Perry. Kato was last seen around 11 p.m. in the 500 block of Eufola Road in West Statesville. He is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing...
Statesville Police Officer Involved in Collision While Responding to Emergency Call
STATESVILLE, NC – On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m., a Statesville Police Department officer was involved in a traffic collision while responding to a separate vehicle crash involving injuries. According to authorities, the officer was traveling...
Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation by Statesville Police
The Statesville Police Department is investigating a serious injury collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, around 7:08 p.m. at the intersection of Garner Bagnal Boulevard and Buffalo Shoals Road. The incident involved a 1985 Honda motorcycle and a 1994 Dodge...