Lake Norman, NC – June 15, 2025 A weekend outing at Lake Norman turned tragic after a person drowned near the Sherrills Ford area, prompting a large-scale emergency response and a two-day search. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon near channel marker 20....
Street Resurfacing Project Set to Begin June 16
The 2025 Street Resurfacing Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 16, and is expected to continue for approximately 10 weeks. Crews will be working on a rotating schedule to pave selected streets throughout the area. Work scheduled for the first week includes:...
Statesville Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near Abernathy Ball Field
Statesville, NC – On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Statesville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Deaton Street and Abernathy Ball Field. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in a nearby front yard...
Weekend Weather Outlook for Iredell County
Residents of Iredell County can expect a warm and humid stretch of weather through the weekend, with scattered thunderstorms likely each afternoon. Today, Friday, June 13, begins with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching a high of 82 degrees. As the day...
Three Arrested Following Traffic Stop on Island Ford Road
Iredell County, NC — Three individuals were arrested last Saturday, June 7, following a traffic stop conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Island Ford Road near Lookout Dam Road. The suspects were identified as 32-year-old Constance Marie Mercado of 9th...
Temporary Road Closures Announced for NC 150 Widening Project
Mooresville, NC — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced temporary overnight road closures on Wednesday, June 12, and Friday, June 13, as part of ongoing work on the NC 150 widening project. According to NCDOT officials, contract crews will be...
Change in Mailing Address for Utility Bill Payments
The City of Statesville, NC, has announced an update to the mailing address for utility bill payments. Effective immediately, residents who pay their utility bills by mail should send payments to the following new address: New Mailing Address:First Citizens...
UPDATE: Arrests Made in Iredell County Residential Break-In; One Suspect Still Sought
Iredell County, NC — The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests and identified a third suspect following a breaking and entering incident that occurred last week in eastern Iredell County. This update follows an earlier report regarding the June 5...
‘No Kings Day’ Protest Planned for Downtown Statesville
A public demonstration known as “No Kings Day” is scheduled to take place in downtown Statesville on Saturday, June 14. The event is part of a broader, nationwide series of protests organized under the banner of the “Day of Defiance.” The local gathering will begin at...
North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Bill to Allow Permitless Concealed Carry
North Carolina legislators have passed a bill that would allow adults to carry concealed handguns without a permit. Senate Bill 50, known as the "Freedom to Carry" bill, removes the current requirement for a concealed carry permit and lowers the legal age to carry...