With the arrival of the new year, there are some changes in the laws and policies that govern the state. From tax updates to shifts in liability insurance and campaign finance rules, here are the key changes that took effect Wednesday (January 1). Income and Corporate...
Six Charged in Illegal Street Takeover in Iredell County
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities responded to reports of careless and reckless driving near the 400 block of Barfield Road on Monday, December 30, 2024. The incident was later identified as an illegal street takeover that had completely blocked the roadway. Troopers...
Statesville Police Officer Arrested on Assault Charges
STATESVILLE, N.C. — A Statesville police officer has been arrested and charged with domestic violence-related offenses, according to the Statesville Police Department. Officer Anthony Jerome Irving was taken into custody on December 30, 2024, and charged with...
Iredell County Man Charged in Child Exploitation Case
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — A Cleveland, North Carolina, resident has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to the alleged possession of media files depicting child sexual exploitation. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday the arrest...
Iredell County Deputies Arrest Suspect on Multiple Felony Charges
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Squad apprehended Joshua Andrew Moore, a suspect with outstanding felony warrants. Deputies D. Joyce and K. Robbins led the operation. Acting on information suggesting Moore was at 1470 Coddle...
Big Lots Announces Sale Agreement
Big Lots, Inc. has announced a sale transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, which will facilitate the transfer of the company’s assets, including stores, distribution centers, and intellectual property, to other retailers. Notably, Variety Wholesalers, Inc.,...
Iredell County Jurors to Receive Payments via Debit Cards
STATESVILLE NC - Citizens in Iredell County reporting for jury duty are now receiving payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks. This continues the Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office and the North Carolina Administrative Office of the...
Traffic Stop in Iredell County Leads to Arrests
In the early hours of December 20, 2024, officers conducted a routine traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of two individuals from Chester, South Carolina, and the discovery of multiple firearms, including a weapon capable of fully automatic fire. The incident...
Motorist Killed Sunday Morning
A 70-year-old Rowan County man lost his life in a tragic highway accident Sunday morning when his vehicle was struck by a falling tree during heavy rain. The victim, identified as Matthew Ronald Teeple of Cleveland, North Carolina, was driving a vintage 1979 Chevrolet...
Statesville Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Larceny Suspect
The Statesville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a recent debit card larceny. The individual, described as a male wearing a red Nike hoodie, is suspected of using a stolen debit card to make unauthorized...