Yesterday at around 3:40 p.m., officers responded to a reported domestic violence incident in the 100 block of Crownpiece Street in Troutman. Emergency Communications advised that the suspect was inside the residence and armed with a rifle. The victim had already left...
Elderly Man Found Safe Using Tracking Program
On Monday, April 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., William Foris, an elderly man with cognitive challenges, was reported missing from a residence off Fremont Loop, south of Mooresville. Foris is enrolled in the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver, a program that...
FSIS Issues Health Alert for Pork Carnitas Over Contamination Risk
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for pork carnitas products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of metal. FSIS did not...
MerleFest 2025 Returns to Wilkesboro with Star-Studded Lineup
MerleFest, the renowned roots and Americana music festival, is set to return to Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, from April 24 to 27, 2025. Celebrating its 37th year, the festival continues its tradition of showcasing "traditional plus" music—a...
Weather Outlook for Iredell County
Residents of Iredell County can expect a week marked by unsettled weather, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms through Saturday, followed by clearer conditions on Sunday and Monday. Tuesday, April 22:The day begins with cloudy skies and a high near 71°F....
Two Killed in I-77 Crash; Driver Charged with DWI
On Saturday, April 19, at approximately 10:10 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on I-77 South near mile marker 62 in Iredell County. According to investigators, a 2006 Ford F-250 traveling southbound struck a 2023 Kia Sportage,...
Two Arrested in Harmony Drug Trafficking Investigation
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, investigators with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located at 159 Ivydale Road in Harmony. The operation, led by the Narcotics Investigations and Criminal Investigations Division, resulted in...
NC Supreme Court Race Still Undecided Amid Ballot Dispute
Legal battles continue over the outcome of North Carolina’s unresolved 2024 Supreme Court race, where Democrat Allison Riggs leads Republican Jefferson Griffin by just 734 votes out of more than 5.5 million cast. The state Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court...
Wildfires Continue To Burn In Western NC
Two significant wildfires are currently active in western North Carolina, affecting Graham and McDowell counties. The Haoe Lead Fire, located in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness near Robbinsville, has burned approximately 800 acres and remains uncontained. The...
Warm, Sunny Weather Expected for Easter Weekend in Iredell County
Residents of Iredell County, including Statesville, Mooresville, and Troutman, can expect warm and pleasant weather over the Easter weekend. Saturday, April 19: The day will be partly sunny with temperatures reaching the low 80s. Humidity levels will be moderate,...