Raleigh, N.C. The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on the State Board’s initial determination that 38 existing administrative rules are necessary. The comment period — which begins Monday, Aug. 11 and ends on Friday,...
U.S. Marshals Seek North Carolina Man Wanted on Child Trafficking and Related Charges
The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Ricky Dean Clinton, who is wanted on multiple serious charges, including human trafficking of a child, indecent liberties with a child, first-degree kidnapping, sexual servitude of a...
Newton Police Arrest Woman on Iredell County Drug Charges
On Tuesday, August 12, 26-year-old Makayla Destiny Williams, listed as homeless, was arrested by Newton Police Officers. Williams was taken into custody on Iredell County warrants charging her with felony possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, felony...
Iredell County Deputies Arrest Eight in Two Drug Raids
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Emergency Response Team, along with narcotics investigators, executed two search warrants for illegal drugs. According to Sheriff Darren Campbell, both investigations began after information was...
Tropical Storm Erin Develops as Rain and Thunderstorms Target Region
Residents can expect a wet start to the week as showers and possible thunderstorms move through the area today, followed by periods of variable cloud cover. High temperatures are expected to reach around 81 degrees with light winds from the south-southwest at about 5...
AG Jeff Jackson Launches ‘Robocall Roundup’ in North Carolina
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson launched Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across the country and in North Carolina. As part of the operation, Attorney General Jackson is...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying CVS Larceny Suspect
The Statesville Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect connected to a larceny incident at a CVS Pharmacy in Statesville. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 10, 2025. According to police, the individual is described as a...
Lane Closure on I-77 Near Troutman for Overnight Road Work
Iredell County — A portion of northbound I-77 near Mile Markers 41 to 43, just north of Troutman and near Exit 42 (US 21/Charlotte Highway), will be under nighttime construction beginning Thursday, August 7. According to transportation officials, the left lane will be...
State Insurance Commissioner Touts Safety As School Year Approaches
This month nearly 1.5 million students will return to classrooms across North Carolina. As bus traffic increases on our roads, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind when walking, driving or riding a bus on their way to school....
Community Comes Together for 92.9 WAME’s Back to School Bash at Yokefellow Ministries
Statesville, N.C. — Families from across Iredell County gathered on Thursday for the 92.9 WAME Back to School Bash at Yokefellow Ministries, a community-focused event aimed at helping students and parents prepare for the upcoming school year. Hosted by local radio...