
Carolina Panthers Preseason Raises Concerns Ahead of Regular Season
The Carolina Panthers wrapped up a winless preseason, finishing 0–3 after a 19–10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their final game. The stretch of games has raised questions about the team’s readiness as the regular season approaches. The preseason began with a...

Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Iredell County Residents
Authorities are warning Iredell County residents about a recent phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers. In recent days, scammers have used personal information, spoofed local numbers, and made threats of arrest or criminal charges. Some...

Bridge Replacement Project to Begin on Wood Bridge Road in Iredell County
A North Carolina Department of Transportation contractor will begin work next week to replace an aging bridge in Iredell County. R.E. Burns & Sons is scheduled to start Monday, August 25, on a $1.5 million project to replace the 63-year-old bridge over Third Creek...
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Statesville Begins Greenway Repairs, Closures in Effect
Yesterday, pavement repair work began on the Fourth Creek Greenway in Statesville, between the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center and East Broad Street. During this time, portions of the greenway will be closed. The access parking lot on East Broad Street will...
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspects in Dirt Bike Theft
Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after six dirt bikes were reported stolen from a garage in western Iredell County on Tuesday, August 19. According to investigators, the homeowner discovered the break-in and notified deputies....
Issues Continue for Classy Critters in Mooresville
Raleigh, N.C. — A routine inspection by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Animal Welfare Section has resulted in multiple violations and civil penalties for Classy Critters Pet Resort and Spa, a licensed boarding kennel owned and...
North Iredell High FFA Chapter Earns Prestigious National Recognition
INDIANAPOLIS (August 15, 2025) – The North Iredell High School FFA chapter in Olin, North Carolina, has earned a 3-star ranking in the 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. Fewer than 10% of FFA chapters nationwide receive this...
Hurricane Erin Brings Clouds, Humidity, and Storm Chances to the Region
Cloudy skies and humid conditions are expected across the region as Hurricane Erin approaches, bringing the potential for unsettled weather through the end of the week. On Wednesday, skies will start off cloudy with gradual clearing later in the day. A stray shower or...
FDA Issues Advisory on Great Value Frozen Shrimp Sold at Walmart
NATIONWIDE — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory warning consumers not to eat certain lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores nationwide. The product, processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods), tested...
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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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Iredell Home Health earns 2024 SHPBest “Superior Performer” Patient Experience Award
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Home Health, a part of Iredell Health System, has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for...

Gilead Sciences to Pay Over $200 Million Following Kickback Allegations, Announces AG Jeff Jackson
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Gilead Sciences will pay $202 million to resolve claims that it paid kickbacks to doctors in exchange for promoting its HIV medications, resulting in millions of dollars of false claims submitted to...

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...

Bridge Replacement Project to Begin on Wood Bridge Road in Iredell County
A North Carolina Department of Transportation contractor will begin work next week to replace an aging bridge in Iredell County. R.E. Burns & Sons is scheduled to start Monday, August 25, on a $1.5 million project to replace the 63-year-old bridge over Third Creek...
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Bridge Replacement Project to Begin on Wood Bridge Road in Iredell County
A North Carolina Department of Transportation contractor will begin work next week to replace an aging bridge in Iredell County. R.E. Burns & Sons is scheduled to start Monday, August 25, on a $1.5 million project to replace the 63-year-old bridge over Third Creek...
Governor Stein Forms Gang Prevention Task Force, Expands Violence Prevention Efforts
Raleigh, NC Yesterday Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 21, taking steps to improve public safety and prevent gang violence. The Governor announced the continuation of the Office of Violence Protection and the establishment of the Gang Prevention and...
Solid Waste Decal Distribution Delayed; 2025 Stickers Still Valid
The distribution of the 2026 Solid Waste window decals, which are normally included with annual property tax bills, has been delayed this year. County officials announced that residents should continue to use their 2025 decals until the new ones arrive. The decals are...