Hurricane Erin Threatens North Carolina’s Outer Banks with Coastal Flooding and Erosion
Hurricane Erin, a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 110 mph, is currently moving along the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 200 miles offshore of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Despite not making landfall, the expansive wind and wave field of the storm is expected...
State Board Launches Registration Repair Project to Ensure Accurate, Complete Voter Rolls
Raleigh, N.C. Today, the State Board of Elections formally launched its comprehensive effort to collect identification numbers — driver’s license numbers (DL#) or the last four digits of social security numbers (SSN4) — for about 103,000 voters missing them on the...
Iredell County man bags $1 million prize: “I knew that was my ticket”
RALEIGH – Ever since the Emerald 10’s scratch-off game debuted in April, Travis Wilhelm of Statesville believed he would win the $1 million top prize. “When that ticket came out, I knew that was my ticket,” he said. “I’ve been playing it ever since.” Wilhelm’s...
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Suspects Apprehended After High-Speed Pursuit of Stolen Belmont Vehicle
MOORESVILLE, NC – On July 23, 2025, a Mooresville Police Department officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for fictitious registration and equipment violations. The vehicle failed to stop, and officers pursued the vehicle, which fled south on...
City of Statesville Opens New Municipal Operations Center
Statesville, NC — The City of Statesville has officially opened its new Municipal Operations Center, a facility designed to enhance city services and support the area’s continued growth. The project includes a modern public power building, a state-of-the-art vehicle...
Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation of D’Angelo Barker
The Statesville Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the June 14, 2025, homicide of D’Angelo Malindsay Barker. On July 22, 2025, officers with the Statesville Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive...
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Felony Animal Cruelty Investigation; Bond Set at $10,000
𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: On Monday, July 21, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Iredell County Animal Services regarding a disturbing case of animal cruelty. Due to the severity of the allegations and the compelling nature of the...
NCDHHS Introduces Ground-Up Suicide Prevention Plan for Black Youth in NC
Raleigh In response to a sharp increase in suicide rates among young Black youth, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announces the NC Black Youth Suicide Prevention Action Plan. Coinciding with the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority...
Iredell Memorial Hospital nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Memorial Hospital, a part of Iredell Health System, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most...
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Advocating for Change: How Communities Can Support Vulnerable Children – By: Suzie Wilson
Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment that fosters their growth and potential, yet many vulnerable children face significant challenges that hinder their ability to thrive. From poverty and homelessness to neglect and limited access to education, these...
Free Month with Annual Membership at Iredell County Recreation Center
The Iredell County Recreation Center is welcoming the new year with a special promotion for those ready to prioritize health and wellness. Residents who sign up for an annual membership during January will receive an extra month free, adding even more value to the...
Take the Plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County
The 2025 Special Olympics Iredell County Polar Plunge is set for Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the City of Statesville Leisure Pool. The annual event raises funds to support local athletes with intellectual disabilities through year-round training, competition, and...
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Dollar General Announces Store Closures
Dollar General has announced plans to close 96 store locations in the first quarter of the 52-week fiscal year ending January 30, 2026. This decision was disclosed in the company's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 report. In addition to these closures, the company...
Secretary Rollins rolls out a robust strategy to deliver affordable eggs
Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2025—U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. This is in addition to...
Ford Recalls Certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator Models Over Seat Belt Concerns
Detroit, MI – Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to potential issues with seat belt buckle anchor bolts. According to the recall notice, the bolts at one or more seating positions may be...
Iredell County man bags $1 million prize: “I knew that was my ticket”
RALEIGH – Ever since the Emerald 10’s scratch-off game debuted in April, Travis Wilhelm of Statesville believed he would win the $1 million top prize. “When that ticket came out, I knew that was my ticket,” he said. “I’ve been playing it ever since.” Wilhelm’s...
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Teresa Earnhardt Proposes Rezoning of Mooresville Acreage for Technology Park
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Teresa Earnhardt, widow of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, has initiated plans to rezone approximately 399 to 400 acres of her property in eastern Mooresville for development into a technology-focused industrial campus. The property, located between...
Governor Stein Joins “Do Your Part” Initiative to Support Military Families
Raleigh, NC Today at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina is becoming a Do Your Part State, a joint initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association. Recognizing that community support...
Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching for Municipal Elections
Raleigh, N.C. Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible North Carolinians who wish to vote on Election Day in September, October, and November municipal elections. The regular registration deadlines are as follows: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 for municipal...