Iredell County, NC – Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Sarah Hannah, RN, DNP, as the new director of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s 5 North unit.Hannah brings over 15 years of experience in bedside nursing and nurse leadership, working in inpatient med surg,...
Increased Fire Danger in Iredell County
Iredell County, NC – Officials have issued a Fire Danger Statement for North Carolina, South Carolina, and northeast Georgia due to elevated fire risks through this evening. Although humidity levels will be higher, warmer temperatures and stronger winds in the...
Sinkhole Closes Intersection in Statesville
Statesville, NC – A sinkhole has caused the closure of the intersection at Tradd Street and E. Front Street, with city and NCDOT crews on-site assessing the situation. Road closures are in effect at the following locations, with access limited to local traffic: 🚫 S....
Troutman, NC – A woman was arrested early Monday morning after a traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine. Shortly after midnight on March 3, 2025, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Charlotte Highway. The driver, Amanda Weaver, 45, of...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Woman
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mariah Cynthia Coley, a 28-year-old woman who was last seen in Statesville on February 26, 2025. Coley is described as a White female with brown hair and blue eyes,...
Traffic Stop in Iredell County Leads to Drug and Firearm Arrests
Iredell County, NC – A routine traffic stop on March 1, 2025, led to the arrest of three individuals on multiple drug and firearm charges. Sergeant N. Hodges of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office conducted the stop at Mazeppa Road and Ricks Lane for a motor vehicle...
Motorcyclist Passes Stopped School Bus in Troutman; Public’s Help Sought
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a school bus stop violation that occurred Wednesday morning (February 26) on Hoover Road at Marthas Vineyard Drive in Troutman. The incident took place just after 7:30 a.m. as children were boarding the bus. A...
Mooresville Man Wins $324,564 Cash 5 Jackpot
RALEIGH – Chad Welch of Mooresville took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $324,564 jackpot. Welch bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. His ticket matched all five numbers in the Oct. 6 drawing to win the jackpot. Welch won half of...
Statesville Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Following Lincolnton Vape Shop Investigation
LINCOLNTON N.C On Saturday, February 15, 2025, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) and Lincolnton Police Department concluded a joint investigation involving Dave’s, a tobacco and vape shop located at 627 N. Aspen Street, Lincolnton. As a result,...
Hiddenite Fire Department Battles Three Fires in Under an Hour
Hiddenite, NC – On Tuesday, the Hiddenite Fire Department responded to three separate fires in less than an hour, working to contain multiple grass, brush, and structure fires. Fire crews were dispatched to one grass and brush fire, as well as two incidents involving...










