I-SS Board Approves $3 Million in Budget Cuts for 2025-2026
The Iredell-Statesville Schools (I-SS) Board of Education has approved a plan to cut more than $3 million from its proposed 2025-2026 budget. The decision was made during the board’s meeting on Monday, April 14, following recommendations presented by Chief Finance...
Newton Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Linked to Iredell County Investigation
Ashley Lynn Jordan, age 39, of Burris Road in Newton, was arrested on Wednesday, April 16, by deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office. Jordan is facing felony and misdemeanor drug-related charges stemming from an investigation in Iredell County. According to...
“Safe to Rebuild” Initiative Launched to Address Post-Hurricane Fraud and Theft
RALEIGH – On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced the launch of “Safe to Rebuild,” an initiative aimed at addressing property theft and contractor fraud in areas of western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. Jackson was joined by State Bureau of...
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Attorney General’s Litigation Limitations Bill Introduced in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to limit the Attorney General’s ability to participate in certain types of litigation, particularly those that could result in the invalidation of executive orders issued by the President...
Elevated Fire Danger in Iredell County Amid Warm, Dry Conditions
Statesville, N.C. – Today, Iredell County is experiencing unseasonably warm and dry weather, leading to an increased risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for fire danger across North Carolina, effective until this evening....
Russ Ferguson Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for Western North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Russ Ferguson was sworn in yesterday as the United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on March 3, 2025, Ferguson took the oath of office, administered by United States District Judge...
Statesville Woman Arrested on Meth Trafficking Charges
A 29-year-old woman from Statesville, identified as Arlena Ann Ritchie, has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office on drug-related charges. Ritchie, who is listed as homeless, faces one felony count of possession with intent to sell or deliver...
North Carolina Weighs Minimum Wage Hike
The North Carolina General Assembly is considering a bill that would raise the state minimum wage and establish automatic annual increases based on inflation. House Bill 353 proposes a gradual increase in the minimum wage over several years, ultimately reaching $18...
AG Jeff Jackson, Feds Seek to End Google’s Search Monopoly
RALEIGH — On March 7th, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, and the United States Department of Justice proposed an end to Google’s illegal monopoly over internet search engines and changes to restore competition to benefit...
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Iredell Memorial Hospital Implementing Visitor Restrictions
Statesville, NC – As respiratory illnesses continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell MemorialHospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious symptoms, while protectingother patients from contagious viruses. Effective Wednesday, Jan. 15,...
Piedmont HealthCare Hosts Open Interviews in January
Piedmont HealthCare will hold open interviews for job seekers interested in joining their team this month. Two sessions are scheduled: Friday, January 17, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at PHC Admin, located at 650 Signal Hill Drive Ext., Statesville. Friday, January 24,...
Statesville Announces Closures and Adjusted Schedules for MLK Day
The City of Statesville has announced that its offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Garbage collection services will also be affected, with a revised sanitation schedule in place for the week. Residential...
“Safe to Rebuild” Initiative Launched to Address Post-Hurricane Fraud and Theft
RALEIGH – On Monday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced the launch of “Safe to Rebuild,” an initiative aimed at addressing property theft and contractor fraud in areas of western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. Jackson was joined by State Bureau of...
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North Carolina House Bill Proposes Changes to Health Education Curriculum
A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly aims to make significant changes to the health education curriculum in public schools. The bill addresses age-appropriate instruction, library material selection, and guidelines for health and safety...
Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested Following Multi-Agency Effort
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 6:01 a.m., the Statesville Police Department responded to an armed robbery at 1924 Newton Drive in Statesville, North Carolina. Two masked suspects entered the store, with one displaying a handgun. The suspects demanded...
Iredell County Burn Ban Lifted
The local burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Iredell County, as well as the towns of Harmony, Troutman, and Love Valley, has been lifted effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. This decision was announced by Iredell County Fire Marshal David Souther following the...