House Fire Claims Life of Denny Hamlin’s Father
RALEIGH, N.C. — A house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, has claimed the life of the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and left his mother critically injured, according to officials. Emergency crews were called to a two-story home Sunday evening after reports of a...
Fentanyl, Meth Found During Iredell County Traffic Stop
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team received information from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office regarding possible illegal activity involving a vehicle believed to be traveling...
I-77 Chase Leads to Salisbury Arrest
A high-speed pursuit that began on Interstate 77 early Sunday morning ended with an arrest in Salisbury, according to authorities. On Sunday, December 28, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a Mooresville Police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on I-77 after...
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Iredell County Forecast: Cool Days and Weekend Rain
This week starts off with cool but mostly dry conditions, especially early in the week. Monday and Tuesday will see chilly mornings with clear to partly sunny skies and highs generally in the 40s to low 50s, dipping into the 20s overnight as a cold front settles in....
Newly Released Audio Fuels Speculation in Greg Biffle Plane Crash
Statesville, N.C. — Newly released audio recordings offer a haunting glimpse into the final moments of the flight that ended in the deadly plane crash that killed former NASCAR star Greg Biffle, his family, and three others on December 18. The recordings appear to...
North Carolina, Iredell County Maintain Low Unemployment
North Carolina’s labor market continues to show strength as 2025 comes to a close, with the statewide unemployment rate holding steady at around 3.7 percent. Job growth has been modest but consistent, and employment levels remain resilient despite ongoing economic...
Russ Ferguson Confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Western North Carolina
Russ Ferguson will continue leading the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina after being confirmed by the United States Senate on December 18 as the presidentially appointed United States Attorney. Nominated by President Donald Trump,...
Fiber Optic Installation Planned for Beverly Heights Neighborhood
The City of Statesville has approved a permit for Zirrus to install underground fiber optic conduits and cables in the Beverly Heights neighborhood. Work is scheduled to begin on January 5 and is expected to be completed by January 30, weather permitting. Streets...
Fundraiser Launched After Statesville Plane Crash
STATESVILLE — Authorities continue to investigate a fatal plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport that claimed seven lives, including Craig Wadsworth, on December 18, 2025. The small business jet went down shortly after takeoff, and the aircraft was destroyed on...
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Leonard Lee Middleton Jr.
Rev. Leonard Lee Middleton, Jr. ,75 of Statesville, NC passed away July 2, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1950 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Leonard Middleton, Sr. and Alma Darty Middleton. Lenny served in the US Army and later retired from the...
Robert Fred Foster
Robert Fred Foster, 90, of Cleveland, North Carolina, died on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony. A native of Rowan County, he was the son of the late Robert Reid Foster and Artie Norine Snider Foster. He was a member of South River Church in...
Timmy Jaurice Moore
Timmy Jaurice Moore, 33, of Statesville, North Carolina died on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was the preceded in death by his father, the late Timmy Moore. He is survived by his mother, Robin Elaine Tucker. In addition to his father, he was...
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Greater Statesville Chamber President Shannon Viera to Step Down in September
The president of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to step down from the role in September to pursue new opportunities. In a message to chamber members, the outgoing president said the decision came after much consideration and emphasized...
North Carolinians Invited to Share Their Ideas at Statewide Economic Development Listening Sessions
Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Commerce is inviting residents across the state to help shape North Carolina’s economic future by participating in a series of public listening sessions starting Aug. 27. These sessions will give North Carolinians a...
Danielle Simmons Promoted to Director of Critical Care and Progressive Care at Iredell Memorial Hospital
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Danielle Simmons, MSN, RN, has accepted the role of Director of Critical Care and Progressive Care units at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Simmons graduated with her associate degree in nursing from...
I-77 Chase Leads to Salisbury Arrest
A high-speed pursuit that began on Interstate 77 early Sunday morning ended with an arrest in Salisbury, according to authorities. On Sunday, December 28, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a Mooresville Police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on I-77 after...
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I-77 Chase Leads to Salisbury Arrest
A high-speed pursuit that began on Interstate 77 early Sunday morning ended with an arrest in Salisbury, according to authorities. On Sunday, December 28, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a Mooresville Police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on I-77 after...
Drug arrest follows Salisbury Highway traffic stop
A routine traffic stop along Salisbury Highway resulted in the arrest of a Salisbury man on multiple drug charges just days before Christmas, according to authorities. On December 23, Deputy Berrier was patrolling Salisbury Highway when he observed a dark-colored...
Gaston County Home Fire: Denny Hamlin’s Parents
Stanly County, N.C. — A large house fire in Stanly County has left two people hospitalized and destroyed a residence tied to NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s family. The blaze broke out Sunday evening around 6:19 p.m. on Blacksnake Road, northeast of Stanley. Fire crews...