CHARLOTTE, NC– The Checkers’ thrilling postseason run came to a heartbreaking end Monday night, as they dropped Game 6 to the Abbotsford Canucks by a 3-2 score. The home team got off to a hot start, as John Leonard put a shot behind Abbotsford netminder Arturs Silovs...
Two Harmony Residents Arrested on Multiple Child Abuse and Animal Cruelty Charges
Two Harmony residents were arrested following an investigation into reports of child neglect at a residence on Shaw Road, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Gregory Lillis Smith II, 34, and Chelsie Marie Smith, 35, are each facing seven counts of felony...
Taylorsville Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
In the early hours of June 23, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along Oswalt Amity Road in Troutman. The vehicle was driven by Ashley Wike, 40, of Taylorsville. During the course of the stop,...
Statesville Seeks Applicants for Board of Adjustment Vacancies
The City of Statesville is inviting residents to apply for three open seats on its Board of Adjustment, a vital quasi-judicial body responsible for reviewing zoning appeals and variance requests. The current vacancies include two seats for individuals who live within...
Methamphetamine and Marijuana Discovered During Traffic Stop in Troutman
On the morning of June 19, 2025, a routine traffic stop in Troutman led to the arrest of a local man after officers discovered illegal substances inside the vehicle. At approximately 10:00 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Perry Road for an expired registration...
N.C. Department of Labor Launches “Beat the Heat” Campaign to Promote Summer Safety
The summer heat is here. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) are reminding employers and workers alike to take simple, effective steps to prevent heat-related illnesses on the job. “Heat illness is preventable,” said...
Heatwave Grips Iredell County as Thunderstorms Loom Throughout the Week
The skies over Iredell County are set for a week that brings both extreme heat and the potential for sudden, intense storms. Starting Monday, June 23, residents woke to bright sunshine as temperatures surged into the upper 90s—close to 100°F—ushering in a heatwave...
CHECKERS FORCE GAME 6 OF FINALS IN CHARLOTTE
ABBOTSFORD, BC– Another clutch goal from Jesse Puljujarvi lifted the Checkers to an overtime win in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals - extending the series and sending it back to the Queen City for the remainder. The two sides traded blows throughout the first 40...
Voters Once Affiliated with Certain NC Political Parties to Be Moved to Unaffiliated Status
On Tuesday, June 24, the political party affiliations of about 34,000 North Carolina voters registered with four parties — Constitution, Justice for All, No Labels, and We the People — will be moved to unaffiliated status in the state’s voter registration database....
NCDEQ advises public to avoid algal blooms in Lake Norman
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in Lake Norman due to algal blooms that have lingered in the area since June 16. Algal blooms have been observed at multiple...