STATESVILLE, NC – The Statesville Fire Department (SFD) is proud to announce a major upgrade to its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities, thanks to a collaborative effort between the department, the Statesville Regional Airport, city administration,...
Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Earns CAP Reaccreditation
Iredell County, NC — The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has once again awarded accreditation to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s main laboratory in Statesville, North Carolina. This recognition follows a recent on-site inspection...
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots total over $800 million
RALEIGH – Mega Millions and Powerball players in North Carolina can try their luck this week on jackpots totaling $805 million. A Powerball winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $461 million jackpot as an annuity or $217.2 million in cash. A...
Road Work at Main Street and Wilson Avenue in Mooresville
Today, stormwater crews will begin repairing a sinkhole near the railroad tracks at S Main Street and E Wilson Avenue in Mooresville. The work is expected to take two days to complete. While the road will remain open, one lane will be closed during the repairs....
Iredell County’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.6% in January 2025
Iredell County's unemployment rate increased to 3.6% in January 2025, up from 3.1% in December 2024, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The rise reflects a broader trend across the state, where unemployment rates increased in...
Statesville Announces Holiday Closures and Adjusted Sanitation Schedule for Good Friday
City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday. As a result, there will be no garbage collection on this day. Revised Residential Sanitation Schedule (April 14-18): Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday routes will operate...
Iredell Memorial Hospital Welcomes First Internal Medicine Residency Class
Iredell Memorial Hospital has announced the selection of its inaugural class of internal medicine resident physicians. This group of seven residents will begin their training on July 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the hospital as it transitions into...
New TSA Checkpoint to open at Charlotte Douglas Airport
CHARLOTTE, NC – Just in time for Spring Break travelers, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will open Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint 2 for limited passenger screenings on Monday, March 24. It will become fully operational on...
Statesville Man Wanted on Multiple Charges After Morganton Incident
A Statesville man is facing multiple charges following an incident in Morganton early Sunday morning. According to Morganton Public Safety, 23-year-old Jeffery Thomas Owensby of Lamberth Ridge Drive in Statesville has been charged with felony breaking and entering...
Del Monte Recalls Green Beans Sold at Target Due to Contamination Concerns
Del Monte Foods has issued a recall of 8,242 cases of its Good & Gather Cut Green Beans, sold exclusively at Target stores in multiple states. The recall, posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was initiated over concerns that the product may be...