Iredell County — A portion of northbound I-77 near Mile Markers 41 to 43, just north of Troutman and near Exit 42 (US 21/Charlotte Highway), will be under nighttime construction beginning Thursday, August 7. According to transportation officials, the left lane will be...
State Insurance Commissioner Touts Safety As School Year Approaches
This month nearly 1.5 million students will return to classrooms across North Carolina. As bus traffic increases on our roads, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind when walking, driving or riding a bus on their way to school....
Community Comes Together for 92.9 WAME’s Back to School Bash at Yokefellow Ministries
Statesville, N.C. — Families from across Iredell County gathered on Thursday for the 92.9 WAME Back to School Bash at Yokefellow Ministries, a community-focused event aimed at helping students and parents prepare for the upcoming school year. Hosted by local radio...
NCDOT Earns National Recognition for Hurricane Helene Response
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has received national recognition for its coordinated and effective response to Hurricane Helene. The department earned top honors at the National Operations Center of Excellence’s Transportation Systems...
Two Arrested in Statesville Drug Investigation
Sheriff Darren Campbell stated that on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, two individuals were taken into custody following an investigation involving illegal drugs and outstanding felony warrants. Narcotics detectives had received reliable information that John Anthony...
Teresa Earnhardt Proposes Rezoning of Mooresville Acreage for Technology Park
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Teresa Earnhardt, widow of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, has initiated plans to rezone approximately 399 to 400 acres of her property in eastern Mooresville for development into a technology-focused industrial campus. The property, located between...
Governor Stein Joins “Do Your Part” Initiative to Support Military Families
Raleigh, NC Today at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina is becoming a Do Your Part State, a joint initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association. Recognizing that community support...
Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching for Municipal Elections
Raleigh, N.C. Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible North Carolinians who wish to vote on Election Day in September, October, and November municipal elections. The regular registration deadlines are as follows: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 for municipal...
Two Arrested by Troutman Police in Theft and Drug Case
On August 5, 2025, at approximately 12:55 p.m., officers with the Troutman Police Department responded to a reported larceny at Lowe's Hardware. Upon arrival, officers determined that Robert Sloop, 25, of Troutman, and Kaitlyn Gardner, 32, of Mooresville, had taken...
Statesville Expands Fiber Optic Network on Stockton Street and Lakeside Drive
The City of Statesville has approved Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits for Ripple Fiber to install underground fiber optic infrastructure in multiple neighborhoods as part of a private broadband expansion project. Areas of Work Include: Stockton Street Area: Stockton...