Troutman, NC — Outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners alike are gearing up for the Carolina Home & Outdoor Expo, set to take place this weekend, May 3–4, at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. Organized by WAME Radio, this premier event promises a...
Governor Josh Stein Extends State of Emergency for Western North Carolina Wildfires
Governor Josh Stein has extended the State of Emergency for the western North Carolina wildfires in 34 counties. The State of Emergency extension will last for a period of 30 days. “I appreciate all of the first responders, emergency managers, state forest...
Trump Administration Approves Governor Stein’s Housing Recovery Action Plan for Western North Carolina
Governor Josh Stein announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for a $1.4 billion grant to help western North Carolina rebuild following Hurricane Helene. When compared to other states’...
Mooresville Man Arrested on Drug and Identity Theft Charges After Traffic Stop
A Mooresville man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a traffic stop earlier this month. According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, 68-year-old Norman Eugene Frontis, Jr., of Bell Street in Mooresville, was arrested on a series of...
Statesville Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Newton
A Statesville woman is facing multiple charges following her arrest over the weekend in Newton. According to reports from the Newton Police Department, 40-year-old Khristina Eve Blackwood, a resident of Sagebrush Road in Statesville, was taken into custody on Sunday,...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Woman
The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman, Alicia Barnes Coleman. Coleman, 42, is described as a white female with brown or red hair and blue eyes. She is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around...
Mooresville Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
Anthony John Dirosa, 30, of Mooresville was arrested Thursday, April 24, by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers. He faces felony charges including first-degree burglary, injury to personal property, breaking and entering with intent to terrorize or injure, communicating...
Two Arrested on Felony Drug Charges After Traffic Stop on I-77
Francisco Javier Velazquez, 28, of Bethel Church Road in Lincolnton, and Holly Marie O’Dowd, 26, of Juniper Lane in Denver, were arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Officers on multiple felony drug charges. Both face counts of possession with intent to sell and...
Warm Saturday, Cooler Sunday Expected in Iredell County
Residents of Iredell County can anticipate a weekend of changing weather conditions. On Saturday, April 26, the forecast calls for variable cloudiness with a chance of showers and a thunderstorm. Temperatures are expected to be warmer, with a high of 82°F (28°C) and...
McDonald’s Introduces McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip
CHICAGO, April 24, 2025 — McDonald’s announced the addition of McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip to its permanent U.S. menu, the first such launch since 2021. The new items will be available at participating locations nationwide by May 5. McCrispy Strips are made...