The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has launched its fall narcotics enforcement operation, following a months-long investigation into illegal drug activity across the county. Yesterday morning, deputies with the Narcotics Division and ACE Team began executing search...
Heart of Jazz Raises Record $88K for Cardiac & Vascular Care Fund
Statesville, NC — More than 200 attendees enjoyed the fourth annual Heart of Jazz at the Statesville Civic Center Friday evening, raising a record $88k. Net proceeds will benefit Iredell Health Foundation’s Cardiac & Vascular Care Fund. “It was truly an...
Troutman Named Iredell Health Corporate Wellness Director
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Wendy Troutman, FNP, MSN, as Iredell Health System Director of Corporate Wellness. Troutman, a 25-year employee, began her journey as a CNA. She went on to earn her Associate of Applied Science in...
NC Academic Growth Outpaces Nation
Raleigh, NC For the fourth year in a row, North Carolina students increased their scores and participation in Advanced Placement exams, outpacing the national average and setting a new record for the state. According to data presented to the State Board of Education...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Hickory Man on Drug and Weapon Charges
November 9, 2025 – Troutman, N.C. – A routine traffic stop early Sunday morning by the Troutman Police Department led to the arrest of a Hickory man on multiple charges, including drug possession and carrying a concealed weapon. According to Troutman Police, officers...
Infant Formula Recall Linked to Infant Botulism
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are alerting providers, parents and caregivers of an outbreak of infant botulism that prompted a nationwide recall of ByHeart Inc....
Troutman Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Duck Creek Road
On Sunday, November 9, at approximately 12:49 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the 100 block of Duck Creek Road in Troutman. Upon arrival, they found a motorcycle and its rider off the roadway. The rider, identified as 34-year-old Richard...
Free Leaf Bags Available for Statesville Residents This Fall
The City of Statesville is making fall cleanup a little easier this year by offering residents free 60-gallon leaf bags through December 5, 2025. Each household can receive one free roll of bags, while up to two additional rolls (10 bags per roll) can be purchased for...
Deputies Arrest Statesville Man After Stolen Backhoe Found Abandoned
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recovered stolen construction equipment and arrested a suspect following an investigation on Peppercorn Lane earlier this week. On November 6, 2025, deputies responded to reports of a John Deere...
Iredell County Offices to Close for Veterans Day
Many Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure includes the Government Center, Department of Social Services, Public Health offices, ICATS, Public Libraries, Register of Deeds, Tax...










