Carolina BalloonFest Returns to Statesville for 50th Year
The 50th Annual Carolina BalloonFest takes place this weekend at the Statesville Regional Airport. The long-running event will feature hot air balloon launches, live entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Organizers are encouraging attendees to...
Two Arrested in Iredell County on Felony Child Abuse Charges
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals following an investigation into allegations of child abuse involving three children, ages one to nine. According to Sheriff Darren E. Campbell, the Special Victims Unit received a report on Thursday,...
Jury Finds Statesville Woman Guilty Of Trafficking Meth
A Catawba County jury needed less than an hour to find a Statesville woman guilty on counts of trafficking methamphetamine by possession and transportation on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Tiffany Michelle Ramos, 39, will serve six to eight years in prison after the...
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Iredell County Residents Alarmed by Unexpected Emergency Message
Yesterday, many citizens received a message that initially appeared to possibly be a scam. The call seemed to originate from outside of the United States, raising concerns among our community. The Iredell County Sheriff's Office received hundreds of calls from...
N.C. Department of Labor Ends Use of DEI Metrics in Employee Evaluations
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) announced a policy shift regarding employee performance evaluations. Effective immediately, the department will no longer use Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) metrics as part of its evaluation...
Two Arrested in Assault, Robbery, and Vehicle Theft on Alexander Street
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...
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Jury Finds Statesville Woman Guilty Of Trafficking Meth
A Catawba County jury needed less than an hour to find a Statesville woman guilty on counts of trafficking methamphetamine by possession and transportation on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Tiffany Michelle Ramos, 39, will serve six to eight years in prison after the...
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Suspect Wanted for Murder Arrested After Pursuit in Statesville
Statesville, NC – On Saturday, June 28, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers with the Statesville Police Department Traffic Unit observed a vehicle operating erratically near the intersection of Inglewood Road and Grove Road. Officers attempted to initiate a...
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