As part of the NC 150 widening project, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced a temporary ramp closure to accommodate tree removal operations. Beginning just after midnight on Tuesday, April 8, the entrance ramp from NC 150 to I-77 South will...
Groundbreaking Held for Weathers Creek High School in Iredell County
On April 7, 2025, community members, local officials, and school leaders gathered to break ground on the future site of Weathers Creek High School in Iredell County. The event marked a significant step forward for the Iredell-Statesville Schools district as it...
Fugitive Sex Offender Arrested in Statesville
On Monday, March 31, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the U.S. Marshals Service regarding a wanted fugitive and previously deported felon believed to be in the Statesville area. Detective B. Padgett, assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Special...
Runaway Juvenile Reported in Eufola Road Area
Kato Perry, a 14-year-old from the Eufola Road area, was reported missing after walking away from his home around midnight. He is described as being approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing between 140 and 150 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and wears...
Missing Elderly Woman Found Safe in Iredell County
Iredell County authorities have confirmed that Mary Jane Phillips, a 73-year-old woman who was reported missing in Western Iredell County, has been found safe. Phillips was last seen on Eufola Road wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, a black long-sleeve shirt, gray...
Mega Millions Announces Major Changes to Prize Structure and Gameplay
Mega Millions is set for a major revamp, with several enhancements rolling out after the final drawing of the current game on Friday, April 4, 2025. The first drawing under the new prize structure will take place on Tuesday, April 8, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern time. Key...
NCDOT Celebrates 2024 Wildflower Award Winners
Raleigh – North Carolina’s highways are bursting with color thanks to the work of the N.C. Department of Transportation's roadside crews. From sunflower fields to stretches of poppies, these vibrant displays are a result of the department’s Wildflower Program, which...
Warm and Humid Conditions Expected in Iredell County Today
Residents of Iredell County can anticipate a warm and humid day on Friday, April 4, 2025. The morning will be breezy, transitioning to sunny skies with high clouds as the day progresses. Temperatures are forecasted to reach a high of 85°F (30°C), accompanied by...
North Carolina House Bill Proposes Changes to Health Education Curriculum
A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly aims to make significant changes to the health education curriculum in public schools. The bill addresses age-appropriate instruction, library material selection, and guidelines for health and safety...
Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested Following Multi-Agency Effort
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 6:01 a.m., the Statesville Police Department responded to an armed robbery at 1924 Newton Drive in Statesville, North Carolina. Two masked suspects entered the store, with one displaying a handgun. The suspects demanded...