Several new state laws took effect in North Carolina on Monday, December 1. Among them is House Bill 307, known as “Iryna’s Law,” named after Iryna Zarutska, who was killed on a Charlotte light-rail train in August. The incident drew widespread attention to public...

The Cleveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person captured on a homeowner’s security camera in Cleveland, North Carolina. According to police, the footage shows an individual walking through a yard and shining a light into the...

The Town of Mooresville has announced an updated detour plan for the Rinehardt Road closure following additional discussions with NCDOT and the project developer. A new detour route has been constructed to support ongoing intersection improvements in the area....

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of Deputy Johnson to Lake Patrol Sergeant. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Appalachian State University and joined the agency in 2015 after...

On November 28, officers responded to multiple reports of vehicle break-ins in areas around the Iredell County Fairgrounds. According to investigators, several vehicles had windows damaged, allowing a suspect to enter and take items from inside. During the...

A large fire caused significant damage at the Statesville Pallet Company facility in Hiddenite on Monday evening. Fire crews were dispatched shortly after 6 p.m. after an employee inside the building called 911 to report the blaze. Multiple departments from Alexander...

STATESVILLE, N.C. — The City of Statesville has released its updated holiday closing schedule, revised sanitation routes, and a full slate of festive community events planned for the 2025 holiday season. Holiday Closings & Sanitation Schedule Adjustments City...

On October 2, the School Resource Officer at Troutman Elementary School received a report of a possible assault involving a teacher assigned to work with exceptional students. After an initial investigation, a warrant was issued for Kassidy Ross, 23, of Statesville,...

RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson secured court judgments against two contractors for unfair and deceptive trade practices, including failing to complete the work that they agreed to do for homeowners and price gouging homeowners for tree removal services after...

The City of Statesville has announced several important schedule changes and community updates ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. Residents should note adjustments to this week’s sanitation...