A public demonstration known as “No Kings Day” is scheduled to take place in downtown Statesville on Saturday, June 14. The event is part of a broader, nationwide series of protests organized under the banner of the “Day of Defiance.” The local gathering will begin at...
North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Bill to Allow Permitless Concealed Carry
North Carolina legislators have passed a bill that would allow adults to carry concealed handguns without a permit. Senate Bill 50, known as the "Freedom to Carry" bill, removes the current requirement for a concealed carry permit and lowers the legal age to carry...
Voluntary Recall Issued for Select Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Products in Southeastern U.S.
Pepsi Beverages Company has voluntarily initiated a recall of certain Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar products due to a labeling error. According to information released through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the affected product is labeled as "Zero Sugar" but contains...
Governor Josh Stein Awards High-Speed Internet Projects in 26 Counties
Governor Josh Stein today announced more than $58 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,076 households and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet. “Good partnerships between our counties, the state, and internet...
Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests in Iredell County
On Friday, June 6, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), narcotics investigators, and members of the Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant at a residence located at 120 Fairdale Road, northwest of...
Sunny Skies and Warm Temperatures Across Iredell County Today
Residents of Iredell County can expect a beautiful day of mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Morning conditions began with mild temperatures around 69 degrees, offering a comfortable start to the day. As the afternoon progresses,...
Commissioner Causey warns of new phone scam originating from North Carolina jails
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is alerting North Carolinians to be on the lookout for a new phone scam making the rounds across the state, leading to several recent arrests. A copycat version of the ‘Georgia Prison Scam’, the operation targets...
Iredell County man charged with insurance fraud after claiming daughter hit deer with a car
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Scott William Hughes, of 1067 Saddle Back Lane, Mooresville. Hughes is charged with one count of insurance fraud, a felony. According to special agents with the NC Department of...
Mooresville Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Stolen Vehicle Investigation
On June 7, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m., officers located a Nissan Pathfinder in the parking lot of 1023 Charlotte Highway that had been reported stolen to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement made contact with the vehicle's driver, identified as...
Statesville to Light Up the Sky with Annual Fireworks Celebration on July 3
The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department is once again set to dazzle the community with its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The much-anticipated event promises a night of color, excitement, and community spirit....