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...
Mooresville Board of Commissioners Schedules Special Called Meeting for Nov. 24
The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Public Meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Board Room at 413 North Main Street. The meeting date was adjusted due to the upcoming holiday. The session will serve as...
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Two Arrested in Connection with Fiber Optic and Copper Wire Theft
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has charged two individuals in connection with the theft of fiber optic and copper wire that caused a temporary service disruption in the Hickory Highway area earlier this week. According to Sheriff Darren Campbell, Deputy J. Betts...
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old from Statesville
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager from Statesville. Deputies say 15-year-old Christopher Hazel was last seen leaving his home on Hickory Highway around 4:45 p.m. today and has not been heard from...
Three Arrested and More Than 80 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Iredell County Investigation
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of a recent narcotics investigation that led to multiple arrests and the seizure of more than 80 pounds of marijuana, firearms, cash, and vehicles. According to the Sheriff’s Office, over the past month,...
Fire Near Morrison Farm Road Contained; Power Restored to Thousands in Troutman
Last night, Troutman Engine 2 and Brush 2 were dispatched to a reported grass and woods fire across the lake from Morrison Farm Road. After multiple calls came into the communications center, the incident was upgraded to a structure fire, prompting additional ground...
Commissioner Causey Advises Medicare Beneficiaries to Explore 2026 Options
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period. “Medicare plans change from year to year and so do your healthcare needs,”...
Lenoir-Rhyne University Names First Woman President in 134 Years
On Oct. 16, 2025, Lenoir-Rhyne University formally installed Summer Johnson McGee, Ph.D., as its 13th president during an inauguration ceremony in P.E. Monroe Auditorium. McGee is the first woman to serve as president of the 135-year-old institution. The ceremony,...
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Bobby “Bob” Nathaniel Green
Bobby ‘Bob” Nathaniel Green passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 77. Bob was born on July 17, 1947, in Morganton, NC. After he married Joyce Owenby Green at a youthful age, they shared a life of adventure with a focus on the family. Bob owned and operated a...
Jay “Jack” Forest Bass
Jay “Jack” Forest Bass, 88, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1936, in Iredell County, to the late Fletcher and Lillian Chambers Bass. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Wilma Hayes Bass; 4...
Virgil Kenneth Cumby
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil Kenneth Cumby on January 31, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Virgil was born on March 13, 1954, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Kenneth and Lois Cumby. He was the...
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Business North Carolina Names Iredell Memorial Hospital Among Best in North Carolina
Statesville, NC — Iredell Memorial Hospital has once again been placed in the top 25 besthospitals in the state by Business North Carolina. Business North Carolina hospital rankings are generated using more than 25 healthcare metricswith an emphasis on data collected...
Tax Day, But NC Residents Have More Time
April 15 is traditionally recognized as Tax Day in the United States—the deadline for most individuals to file and pay both federal and state taxes. This year, however, North Carolina taxpayers are receiving additional time to file, with a new deadline of Thursday,...
Iredell Physician Network Opens ENT Practice with Dr. Jeffrey Brink
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Physician Network and Iredell Health System are excited toannounce the opening of Iredell Ear, Nose & Throat with Jeffrey E. Brink, MD, FACS.An open house and ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, April 24, from 4pm-6pm. The...
Mooresville Board of Commissioners Schedules Special Called Meeting for Nov. 24
The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Public Meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Board Room at 413 North Main Street. The meeting date was adjusted due to the upcoming holiday. The session will serve as...
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Commissioners Review Plans for New Regional Farmers Market and Fairgrounds Improvements
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recently received an update on plans for a new Regional Farmers Market and expanded parking area at the Iredell County Fairgrounds — a project aimed at supporting local agriculture, creating new community gathering space, and...
NCDOT to Host Public Meetings on I-77 South Express Lanes Project
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the N.C. Turnpike Authority are inviting the public to attend one of two upcoming meetings to learn more about the I-77 South Express Lanes project. The meetings will provide information about planned improvements...
Statesville Council Approves Plans for Temporary Fire Station 5
During Monday night’s meeting on November 3, 2025, the Statesville City Council approved plans to move forward with the development of a new temporary Fire Station 5, a project aimed at improving response times and emergency coverage in one of the city’s most...