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...
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Statesville 2024 Water Quality Report: Compliance with All Standards
Statesville, NC – April 1, 2025 – The City of Statesville has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, confirming that the City’s drinking water meets or exceeds all health standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Carolina...
Stabbing Incident Under Investigation in Troutman
On March 29, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the parking lot of 152 S. Main Street in Troutman. Upon arrival, the first officer located the victim, who was suffering from a serious hemorrhage caused by an injury to...
Iredell Health System Lifts Visitor Restrictions
Statesville, NC – Iredell Health System has lifted its temporary visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital, effective Friday, March 28.The health system implemented the restrictions on January 14, asking guests not to bring children under the age of 14 to...
Statesville Enters Stage D1 Moderate Drought Condition
March 30, 2025 The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought condition, as declared by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This announcement follows the recent update to the North Carolina Drought...
Commissioner Causey sets hearing date for proposed automobile insurance rate increase
RALEIGH North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set Sept. 22 as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 23% automobile insurance rate increase. “We are not in agreement with the Rate Bureau’s proposed increases filed on Feb. 3. The...
State of Emergency Declared in North Carolina
The Governor of North Carolina has declared a state of emergency following the outbreak of multiple wildfires and the presence of drought conditions across the state. The declaration, issued on March 26, 2025, responds to active wildfires within the Black Cove Fire...
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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...
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New State Law Changes Permit Requirements for Some Short-Term Rental Pools
As of July 1, 2025, an amendment to North Carolina General Statute §130A-280 exempts certain residential swimming pools used for short-term rentals from the requirement to obtain a public swimming pool permit. This change primarily affects pools listed on peer-to-peer...
Human Remains Found at Statesville Residence Identified as Local Man
On July 16, deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of human remains discovered behind a residence at 2336 Newton Drive in Statesville. The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Kevin Scott Queen of Statesville. The 9-1-1 call was...
Three Arrested Following Drug Investigation Near Statesville Hotel
A multi-week investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team has led to the arrest of three individuals on drug-related charges. The investigation was initiated after local business owners near the...