City of Statesville Releases Thanksgiving Week Schedule and Service Updates
The City of Statesville has announced several important schedule changes and community updates ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. Residents should note adjustments to this week’s sanitation...
Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department Recognized for Excellence in Care for Senior Adults
Statesville, NC — Iredell Health System is proud to announce that Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department has been named an Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Geriatric Emergency Departments (GEDs) are...
Immigration Scams
RALEIGH – North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for immigration scams. Our office has recently received reports of scammers posing as immigration attorneys or government officials and offering to provide legal help in...
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One Person Dead Following House Fire in Western Iredell County
A man died Monday afternoon after a house fire broke out in the 300 block of Sharon School Road in western Iredell County. Multiple fire departments and emergency crews responded to the scene after reports of flames coming from the home and a person possibly trapped...
Statesville Man Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
21-year-old Kyo Te Xiong of Deerchase Circle in Statesville has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. Xiong is charged with one count of felony second-degree...
Man Charged in Multi-County Child Sex Abuse and Trafficking Case
Shane Dalton York, 33, of Madison in Rockingham County, has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony charges, including human trafficking, two counts of statutory rape, and two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child. According...
Early Voting Underway for 2025 City of Statesville Municipal Election
Early voting is underway for the 2025 City of Statesville Municipal Election, and nearly 1,000 residents have already cast their ballots. According to the Iredell County Board of Elections, more than 19,900 voters are registered within the city limits. Local officials...
Fire Officials Urge Residents to Avoid Outdoor Burning Amid Increased Fire Risk
Statesville, NC – Local officials are urging residents to refrain from all outdoor burning until further notice due to an increased risk of wildfire spread. The warning comes as gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation continue to create conditions that could...
City of Statesville to Honor Retiring Mayor and Council Members After Decades of Service
The City of Statesville is inviting the community to a special event honoring four longtime public servants who are retiring after decades of dedication and leadership. Mayor Costi Kutteh, Council Member Jap Johnson, Council Member Steve Johnson, and Council Member...
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Keith Ray Hembree
Keith Ray Hembree, 66, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on July 5, 1958 in Lucedale, Mississippi to the late Bennie Ray Hembree and Sherry Bolton Hembree. Keith retired from the United...
Harold Eugene Hickman
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Diana (Penny) Hickman. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Ned Riffle of Rockford, IL; his daughter, Tracie Hickman of Statesville, NC; his daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and David Onley of...
Ralph Clifford Lackey
On Friday afternoon, February 7, 2025 this world lost one of its finest souls as Ralph C. Lackey departed this life into the arms of his loving Father. In his 88 years Ralph lived as vibrant a life as one could; as a proud member of the United States Navy, as a kind...
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McDonald’s Introduces McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip
CHICAGO, April 24, 2025 — McDonald’s announced the addition of McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip to its permanent U.S. menu, the first such launch since 2021. The new items will be available at participating locations nationwide by May 5. McCrispy Strips are made...
FSIS Issues Health Alert for Pork Carnitas Over Contamination Risk
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for pork carnitas products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of metal. FSIS did not...
MerleFest 2025 Returns to Wilkesboro with Star-Studded Lineup
MerleFest, the renowned roots and Americana music festival, is set to return to Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, from April 24 to 27, 2025. Celebrating its 37th year, the festival continues its tradition of showcasing "traditional plus" music—a...
Immigration Scams
RALEIGH – North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for immigration scams. Our office has recently received reports of scammers posing as immigration attorneys or government officials and offering to provide legal help in...
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Free Leaf Bags Available for Statesville Residents This Fall
The City of Statesville is making fall cleanup a little easier this year by offering residents free 60-gallon leaf bags through December 5, 2025. Each household can receive one free roll of bags, while up to two additional rolls (10 bags per roll) can be purchased for...
Deputies Arrest Statesville Man After Stolen Backhoe Found Abandoned
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recovered stolen construction equipment and arrested a suspect following an investigation on Peppercorn Lane earlier this week. On November 6, 2025, deputies responded to reports of a John Deere...
Iredell County Offices to Close for Veterans Day
Many Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure includes the Government Center, Department of Social Services, Public Health offices, ICATS, Public Libraries, Register of Deeds, Tax...