Statesville, NC – Iredell Health System has lifted its temporary visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital, effective Friday, March 28.The health system implemented the restrictions on January 14, asking guests not to bring children under the age of 14 to...
Statesville Enters Stage D1 Moderate Drought Condition
March 30, 2025 The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought condition, as declared by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This announcement follows the recent update to the North Carolina Drought...
Commissioner Causey sets hearing date for proposed automobile insurance rate increase
RALEIGH North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set Sept. 22 as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 23% automobile insurance rate increase. “We are not in agreement with the Rate Bureau’s proposed increases filed on Feb. 3. The...
State of Emergency Declared in North Carolina
The Governor of North Carolina has declared a state of emergency following the outbreak of multiple wildfires and the presence of drought conditions across the state. The declaration, issued on March 26, 2025, responds to active wildfires within the Black Cove Fire...
Statesville Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
A Statesville man has been arrested on several felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. James Lanier Smith, Jr., 60, who is listed as homeless, was taken into custody on one count of larceny, five counts of identity theft, and...
Statesville Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving SUV and Motorcycle
The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at approximately 10:09 p.m. The incident took place at the intersection of E. Broad Street and Eastside Drive and involved a Porsche SUV and a...
Arrest Made in Connection to Breaking and Entering Case
An arrest has been made in connection to a breaking and entering case that was initially reported earlier this month. The investigation was conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and was assigned to Detective R. Olson. During...
Novant Health Lifts Visitor Restrictions for Children Under 13
Novant Health will lift its temporary visitor restrictions for children under the age of 13 at its North Carolina hospitals beginning March 27 at 7 a.m. The restrictions were initially put in place due to a rise in respiratory illnesses. Dr. David Priest, senior vice...
Frito-Lay recalls Tostitos chips in 13 states because they may contain undeclared milk
Frito-Lay has issued a limited recall of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips due to the possible presence of nacho cheese tortilla chips, which contain an undeclared milk allergen. The company warns that individuals with a milk...
North Carolina Approves $311 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers
RALEIGH North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced the approval of a $311 million agricultural disaster assistance program aimed at helping farmers recover from losses suffered during the 2024 farming season. The funding was approved by state...