HIDDENITE, NC – A 60-year-old man, James Henry Hall of Stony Point was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday in Alexander County. According to authorities, the incident took place on Johnny Martin Road in Hiddenite around 10 a.m. Law...
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Assistance in Locating Runaway Juvenile
MOORESVILLE, NC – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile. Harmony Anne Stewart, 15, was last seen leaving her residence at 131 Sagemore Road in Mooresville at approximately 6:30 AM this morning. She is...
Emergency Agencies to Conduct Disaster Training at Northview Academy
STATESVILLE, NC – On Friday, February 7, 2025, multiple emergency response agencies will conduct a full-scale disaster training exercise at Northview Academy. The drill will take place from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will involve personnel from the Statesville Police...
NC Senate Bill Proposes Regulations on Student Use of Wireless Devices in Schools
Raleigh, NC – A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to regulate student use of wireless communication devices during instructional time. Senate Bill 55, filed on February 5, 2025, would require public school units to establish policies...
CMPD Officer Arrested on Child Abuse Charges in Iredell County
Charlotte, NC – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has confirmed the arrest of one of its officers, Matthew Michael, on two counts of misdemeanor child abuse. The charges involve a juvenile family member and are related to an off-duty incident....
Statesville Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
Statesville, NC – A Statesville man was taken into custody early Sunday morning following a traffic stop conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Troy Carl Werkheiser, 56, of Doubletree Drive, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including felony...
Waffle House Implements Temporary Egg Surcharge Amid Rising Costs
Waffle House has introduced a temporary 50-cent surcharge per egg due to rising egg prices driven by a nationwide supply shortage. Signs posted in the Georgia-based restaurant chain’s locations cite the ongoing price surge, attributed to an aggressive strain of avian...
Community Tips Lead to Drug Bust on Concord Avenue
Statesville, NC – A narcotics investigation led by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the execution of a search warrant at 514 Concord Avenue, culminating in multiple arrests and the confiscation of illegal substances. The investigation began following...
Unseasonably Warm Weather Across The County
Iredell County, NC – Residents of Iredell County are experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures today, with a high of 74°F expected, tying the record set in 1989. The day began with sunny conditions and a morning temperature of 50°F. As the day progresses, skies are...
Statesville Man Sentenced in Iredell County Drug Case
Statesville, NC – A Statesville man has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison following his conviction on drug-related charges in Iredell County. Randall Carr, 45, pleaded guilty to trafficking in opium or heroin and six counts of possession with intent to sell...










