Troutman — A reported theft at Lowe’s Hardware led to the arrest of two individuals on Friday, June 6, following a brief foot chase and physical altercation involving law enforcement officers. According to authorities, officers responded to the store around 12:00 p.m....
Lottery Commission Releases May Sports Wagering Revenue Report
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for May 2025. It compiles the revenue in the month as submitted by the eight licensed interactive sports betting operators. Between May 1 and May 31, account holders...
City of Statesville Announces Changes to Municipal Election Process
Statesville, NC – The City of Statesville is announcing important changes to the upcoming municipal election process, following the adoption of a Charter amendment by the City Council on June 2, 2025. Beginning with this year’s election, the Mayor and members of the...
Voluntary Recall of Zicam and Orajel Swab Products Due to Contamination Risk
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of several swab-based products due to potential microbial contamination. The recall includes all lots within expiry of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething...
Mild Start to the Week in Iredell County with Midweek Showers Possible
STATESVILLE — Residents in Iredell County can expect a mix of sunshine and rain as the week gets underway, with generally mild temperatures and a chance of storms by midweek. Monday, June 9, brings pleasant conditions across the region. Clear skies and warm...
Statesville Man Arrested in Connection with Vehicle Break-Ins
STATESVILLE — A Statesville man has been arrested in connection with two vehicle break-ins and an attempted larceny reported on Westminster Drive. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that 60-year-old Keith Andrew Adams of Park Drive was taken into...
State Officials Warn of Text Message Scam Targeting NCDMV Customers
RALEIGH — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging residents to be cautious of a recent text message scam impersonating the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV). The scam messages claim recipients owe a traffic fine and threaten legal...
Fatal Crash Reported on I-77 in Iredell County
A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 77 in Iredell County resulted in the death of a Statesville man on Friday evening. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. near mile marker 64 in the Harmony area. Authorities...
American Airlines Launches Nonstop Service from Charlotte to Athens
American Airlines has officially launched its first nonstop flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Athens International Airport (ATH), expanding its transatlantic network and offering travelers a direct connection between North Carolina and the...
State Officials Urge Hurricane Preparedness Ahead of 2025 Season
Yesterday, Governor Josh Stein was joined by Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, First Sergeant Chris Knox of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and Colonel Patrick Henderson of the North Carolina Army National Guard for a...