Motorists traveling on Interstate 77 through Mooresville and surrounding areas should prepare for significant overnight lane closures later this week. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, maintenance work will take place between mile markers...
Rezoning Request Filed for Proposed Data Center on Stamey Farm Road
A rezoning request has been filed for a proposed data center project at 255 Stamey Farm Road in Statesville. The application outlines plans for five warehouse-style buildings designed to house servers and other computer technology equipment. The proposal also includes...
Christopher Torres Sentenced in Child Abuse and Sex Offense Case
On February 17, 2024, the Statesville Police Department responded to Iredell Memorial Hospital after a 13-month-old child was brought in unresponsive. The child was later transferred to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for further treatment. A joint investigation...
Statesville Officials Warn of Door-to-Door Utility Scam Reports
The City of Statesville and Statesville Public Power are warning customers about reports of individuals going door-to-door asking about high electricity usage and offering ways to reduce power bills. Officials say there is no confirmed information about the person or...
Traffic Stop on I-77 Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest in Iredell County
On August 12, 2025, Deputy W. Wiedenmann of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 77 for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as 27-year-old Peyton...
Statesville Fire Department Hazmat Team Wins First Place in Statewide Competition
STATESVILLE, NC – On Friday, August 8, 2025, members of the City of Statesville Fire Department’s (SFD) Hazardous Materials Response Team earned first place in the North Carolina Association of Hazardous Materials Responders (NCAHMR) Hazmat Challenge, outperforming...
Greater Statesville Chamber President Shannon Viera to Step Down in September
The president of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to step down from the role in September to pursue new opportunities. In a message to chamber members, the outgoing president said the decision came after much consideration and emphasized...
Upcoming Road Closures in Statesville for Major Waterline Replacement Project
The City of Statesville is advising residents, motorists, and local businesses of several upcoming road closures related to a major waterline replacement project. The work is part of a citywide effort to improve water service reliability and modernize infrastructure....
Taylorsville Apple Festival Warns of Online Scams Targeting Vendors
Organizers of the Taylorsville Apple Festival are warning vendors about a scam targeting the festival’s official Facebook page. According to festival staff, unauthorized individuals have been posting comments on official posts, instructing vendors to message them...
North Carolinians Invited to Share Their Ideas at Statewide Economic Development Listening Sessions
Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Commerce is inviting residents across the state to help shape North Carolina’s economic future by participating in a series of public listening sessions starting Aug. 27. These sessions will give North Carolinians a...