The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle connected to a recent copper theft on Taylorsville Highway near Stony Point. According to investigators, the truck shown in surveillance images was occupied by two white males...
Longino Returns as Troutman Welcomes New Leadership
Troutman Town Council members gathered Monday afternoon for their agenda briefing, where they welcomed Town Manager Justin Longino on his first official day back with the town. Longino previously spent six years in other government roles, most recently serving as...
Girl Scouts Introduce New Exploremores Cookie for 2026 Season
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has unveiled a brand-new addition to its famous cookie lineup: Exploremores™, a rocky-road–inspired sandwich cookie set to debut during the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Announced Tuesday in New York, the new cookie features chocolate,...
Defense Challenges Evidence in Trial of Austin Ray Harmon
Defense attorneys spent Wednesday pressing the credibility and consistency of the state’s evidence in the Iredell County Superior Court trial of Austin Ray Harmon, who faces multiple charges stemming from a fatal crash more than three years ago. The fifth day of...
Statesville FC Hosting First Tryouts, Fan March and Free Exhibition Match This Weekend
Statesville FC — the community’s new National Premier Soccer League team — will hold its first round of open tryouts this weekend as the club begins building its inaugural 2026 roster. The three-day tryout event kicks off Friday evening, continues Saturday morning and...
Mayor Seeks to Block Deposition in Mooresville Surveillance Video Lawsuit
Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney has filed a motion in court aiming to prevent WBTV from deposing him in an ongoing public-records lawsuit over surveillance footage taken inside town hall. The motion, submitted by Carney’s attorney, argues that the video requested by...
Statesville Man Charged in Child Sex Assault Case
Pedro Aguirre Jr., 28, of Craft Lane in Statesville, has been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile, according to information released by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation...
West Wilson Avenue Reopens in Mooresville Ahead of Schedule
West Wilson Avenue has reopened to traffic in Mooresville, marking an early completion to a project that many drivers and nearby residents have been watching closely in recent months. The North Carolina Department of Transportation confirmed that the stretch of...
Fall 2025 Appearance Awards Honor Three Statesville Homes
The City of Statesville’s Community Appearance Commission has announced the recipients of its Fall 2025 Community Appearance Awards, honoring three local properties that exemplify pride, care and dedication to neighborhood appeal. This season’s award winners represent...
Statesville Airport Unveils Terminal Plaque
The Statesville Regional Airport hosted a special Building Plaque Unveiling luncheon last week to recognize the City Council members who helped advance construction of the airport’s new terminal building. The event, held ahead of the recent council transition, honored...










