Statesville, NC – The Statesville Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred on January 1, 2025, in the 1400 block of Alexander Street. During this incident, a local pastor was assaulted, robbed, and had his vehicle stolen while renovating his...
Budd, Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Sanctuary Cities
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Katie Britt (R-AL), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK), and Mike Rounds (R-SD)...
Love United Iredell: A Month-Long Celebration of Community Giving
Statesville, NC - Love United Iredell, a month-long community fundraising initiative, is set to take place from February 1-28, 2025. This unique program aims to strengthen local nonprofits by raising vital funds, increasing public awareness of their critical work, and...
Iredell County Approves Bonds for Weathers Creek High School
Statesville, NC - The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has taken a significant step towards the construction of a new Weathers Creek High School. During their January 21st meeting, the board approved resolutions authorizing the issuance of $123.9 million in bonds...
Iredell Charter Academy Closed Today
Due to inclement weather and anticipated hazards from snowfall and ice, the school will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All after-school care and extracurricular activities are also canceled. School officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests in Stolen U-Haul Case
On January 18, 2024, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Charlotte Highway involving a U-Haul truck reported stolen from Greensboro. The vehicle was being driven by Brandon Allen, 29, of Durham. Three additional occupants...
Statesville Police Officer Honored with Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism
STATESVILLE, NC – The Statesville Police Department is proud to announce that Corporal Casey Hoover was among the distinguished recipients of the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism, presented at the 72nd Annual Attorney General’s Awards Ceremony on...
McDowell High School Threat Update – No Confirmed Threat, Students to Be Dismissed at 10 AM
Around 8:11 am this morning McDowell County 911 received an anonymous call of a possible active shooter at McDowell High School. Law enforcement and emergency personnel immediately responded. Local, state, and federal law enforcement has conducted a thorough search of...
Overcast and Cold with Snow and Ice Expected Across the South
Today’s weather forecast calls for overcast skies and very cold temperatures, with a high of 28°F. Winds will be light and variable throughout the day. Heads-up: The weather system Enzo is expected to bring a stripe of snow and ice across the southern region....
FEMA Assists Western NC Storm Survivors with Temporary Housing
HICKORY, N.C. – FEMA is reaching out to survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who are staying in hotels through the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program to assess their ongoing need for temporary housing support. The TSA program provides short-term shelter by...










