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...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Teen
The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Oscar Jared Lee Taylor Jr., who was reported missing on December 15, 2025. Oscar is described as a 16-year-old Black male, approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around...
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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...
Free Men’s Health Event in Statesville
Piedmont HealthCare is hosting a free Men’s Health Event on Saturday, November 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1251 Radio Road in Statesville. The event, led by PHC Piedmont Urology and Dr. Tao Cui, aims to provide valuable information and...
Statesville Man Arrested in Construction Site Theft
60-year-old Rickey Eugene Young of Abernathy Avenue in Statesville has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the theft of electrical materials from a home construction site. Young is charged with felony obtaining property by false...
Trafficking Arrest in Troutman
Early Monday morning, Troutman police arrested a 56-year-old man following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of methamphetamine and cocaine. According to the Troutman Police Department, the incident occurred on November 4 at approximately 12:42 a.m., when...
Water Line Replacement Project Reaches Key Milestones in Statesville
Statesville’s Water Line Replacement Project is continuing to make steady progress, with work advancing through several key areas of the city as crews move closer to connecting the new system. Construction in the Water Street area has now been completed, allowing the...
Election Results
Municipal election results are in across Iredell County, with voters selecting mayors, council members, and school board representatives in Davidson, Mooresville, Statesville, and Troutman. In Davidson, incumbent Mayor Rusty Knox secured another term, receiving nearly...
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Checkers Score Late to Clinch Comeback Win
CHARLOTTE, NC– A depleted Charlotte squad dug deep in their rematch with Springfield, erasing a two-goal deficit and downing the Thunderbirds thanks to a late game-winner from Wilmer Skoog. The Checkers found themselves in a hole as Wednesday’s contest approached the...
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Flight Delays and Cancellations Continue at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Weather-related disruptions continue to impact travel at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with numerous delays and cancellations reported. As of today, there have been 15 flight delays affecting routes within, into, and out of the United States. Additionally,...
North Carolina General Assembly Advances Disaster Recovery Act of 2025
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina General Assembly is advancing the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025, a legislative effort aimed at supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The bill proposes $500 million in relief funding to assist with housing reconstruction,...
Nissan and Honda Merger Fails as Automakers Fail to Agree on Terms
Nissan has officially ended merger talks with Honda, citing fundamental disagreements over the structure of the deal. The proposed $60 billion merger would have created the world’s third-largest automaker, but negotiations reportedly collapsed after Nissan rejected...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Teen
The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Oscar Jared Lee Taylor Jr., who was reported missing on December 15, 2025. Oscar is described as a 16-year-old Black male, approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around...
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Historic change unfolding to chagrin of North Carolina Democrats
(The Center Square) – Gaining five times more in the last week, Republicans have moved to the cusp of eclipsing Democrats in voter registrations in North Carolina for the first time. Consolation prize as it may be, the change is historic and coincides with another...
Cleveland Police Arrest Driver After Highway Pursuit; Drugs Seized, Bond Set at $300,000
CLEVELAND, N.C. — A Cleveland man faces multiple drug trafficking and related charges after police say a late-night traffic stop led to a high-speed pursuit across county lines. According to the Cleveland Police Department, the incident began just before midnight on...
Local Partners Continue Holiday Tradition of Feeding Kids and First Responders
For the fifth year in a row, Burritos and Ribs owner Ana Johnson and Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Student Well-Being and Alternative Services Mark Vaughn joined forces over the Thanksgiving holiday to provide warm meals to first responders and homeless,...