Statesville Crews Work to Restore Power After Outage Tuesday Morning
STATESVILLE — City officials provided updates Tuesday morning regarding a power outage affecting thousands of customers across Statesville. As of 7:22 a.m., city crews were on scene at a substation and actively making repairs. Officials estimated power restoration...
Statesville Regional Airport Reopens After Tragic Incident
The Statesville Regional Airport is now open and operational following the tragic crash that occurred last Thursday. The City of Statesville and the airport extend their heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the incident....
Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign Launches Across North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the launch of the Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign, a statewide effort aimed at reducing impaired driving through increased public awareness and enhanced law enforcement. Now through January 4, law...
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Troutman Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Duck Creek Road
On Sunday, November 9, at approximately 12:49 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the 100 block of Duck Creek Road in Troutman. Upon arrival, they found a motorcycle and its rider off the roadway. The rider, identified as 34-year-old Richard...
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...
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...
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IRS to Issue Special Payments to 1 Million Taxpayers This Month
WASHINGTON — As part of continuing efforts to help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service today announced plans to issue automatic payments later this month to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns....
Big Lots Faces Closure; All Area Stores Likely to Shut Down
COLUMBUS, OH – Beleaguered discount retailer Big Lots appears to be on the brink of closing all its stores, including those in the local area, following the collapse of a planned sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. The chain, which operates over 900...
Iredell County Alerts Residents to “Fake Law Enforcement” Scams
STATESVILLE, NC – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an uptick in scams involving impersonators posing as law enforcement officers to defraud residents. Scammers often demand personal information or immediate payment through unconventional methods like...
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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...
Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign Launches Across North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the launch of the Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign, a statewide effort aimed at reducing impaired driving through increased public awareness and enhanced law enforcement. Now through January 4, law...
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Fall 2025 Appearance Awards Honor Three Statesville Homes
The City of Statesville’s Community Appearance Commission has announced the recipients of its Fall 2025 Community Appearance Awards, honoring three local properties that exemplify pride, care and dedication to neighborhood appeal. This season’s award winners represent...
Statesville Airport Unveils Terminal Plaque
The Statesville Regional Airport hosted a special Building Plaque Unveiling luncheon last week to recognize the City Council members who helped advance construction of the airport’s new terminal building. The event, held ahead of the recent council transition, honored...
Harmon Faces New Drug Charges Amid Ongoing Trial for Fatal 2022 DWI Crash
A man currently on trial for a fatal 2022 DWI crash is now facing additional charges after authorities say he was found with Suboxone inside the Iredell County Detention Center. According to court records, 26-year-old Austin Ray Harmon — who is already charged with...