On December 22, 2024, deputies from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of two women exhibiting concerning behavior in the parking lot of a Food Lion on Old Mountain Road. Concerned citizens contacted law enforcement, suspecting the individuals...
Checkers Stumble in Final Game Before Holidays
CHARLOTTE, NC– The Checkers are heading into the holiday break on a sour note, dropping a 4-1 contest to Bridgeport on home ice. After a scoreless first, the Islanders got to work in the middle frame with three straight goals before the 11-minute mark of the period to...
Delay in Reopening Stretch of I-40 Damaged by Hurricane Helene
N.C. Department of Transportation crews and contractors initially focused on reopening the interstate the first week of January following severe damage from Hurricane Helene. The new damage will keep it closed until transportation and geotechnical engineers deem the...
Big Lots Faces Closure; All Area Stores Likely to Shut Down
COLUMBUS, OH – Beleaguered discount retailer Big Lots appears to be on the brink of closing all its stores, including those in the local area, following the collapse of a planned sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. The chain, which operates over 900...
Iredell County Alerts Residents to “Fake Law Enforcement” Scams
STATESVILLE, NC – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an uptick in scams involving impersonators posing as law enforcement officers to defraud residents. Scammers often demand personal information or immediate payment through unconventional methods like...
Fire Contained in Downtown Statesville: No Injuries Reported
STATESVILLE, NC—A structure fire in Downtown Statesville was swiftly contained this Thursday morning, and no injuries were reported. At approximately 10:40 a.m., firefighters responded to a blaze at 227 E. Front Street, a small building less than 1,000 square feet in...
Checkers Score Late to Clinch Comeback Win
CHARLOTTE, NC– A depleted Charlotte squad dug deep in their rematch with Springfield, erasing a two-goal deficit and downing the Thunderbirds thanks to a late game-winner from Wilmer Skoog. The Checkers found themselves in a hole as Wednesday’s contest approached the...
Mooresville & Statesville Holiday Schedule
The Town of Mooresville offices will be closed from December 24 to December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Sanitation customers are advised of changes to the trash and recycling pickup schedule next week. The modified schedule is as follows: Monday,...
ICE Notified Following Felony Arrest of Undocumented Immigrant
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has taken action under a recently enacted state law requiring immigration status verification for certain detainees. Sheriff Darren Campbell provided details about the incident involving an undocumented immigrant charged with felony...
Local Charities Seek Support Following Winter Storm
The winter storm that hit Iredell County on December 3 has led to increased demand for assistance from local charities and shelters. With icy conditions leaving some residents without power and others unable to travel safely, organizations have stepped up to provide...