Rezoning Request Filed for Proposed Data Center on Stamey Farm Road
A rezoning request has been filed for a proposed data center project at 255 Stamey Farm Road in Statesville. The application outlines plans for five warehouse-style buildings designed to house servers and other computer technology equipment. The proposal also includes...
Christopher Torres Sentenced in Child Abuse and Sex Offense Case
On February 17, 2024, the Statesville Police Department responded to Iredell Memorial Hospital after a 13-month-old child was brought in unresponsive. The child was later transferred to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for further treatment. A joint investigation...
Statesville Officials Warn of Door-to-Door Utility Scam Reports
The City of Statesville and Statesville Public Power are warning customers about reports of individuals going door-to-door asking about high electricity usage and offering ways to reduce power bills. Officials say there is no confirmed information about the person or...
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Longtime North Carolina Zoo Director Pat Simmons Passes Away After Fight With Cancer
ASHEBORO, N.C. — Pat Simmons, the esteemed Director and CEO of the North Carolina Zoo since 2015, passed away Monday after a nearly five-year battle with cancer. Simmons began her distinguished career as Director of the Akron Zoo in Ohio, serving from 1985 to 2014....
Danone U.S. Recalls YoCrunch® Yogurt Toppers Nationwide Due to Plastic Contamination Risk
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 14, 2025 — Danone U.S. has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all YoCrunch® yogurt products due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome toppers. While the yogurt itself is unaffected, the dome...
Man Arrested After 911 Hang-Up Call Leads Deputies to Break-In on Brawley School Road
A 911 hang-up call led Iredell County deputies to an unexpected discovery last month: a man hiding behind the stairs of an abandoned house on Brawley School Road. Deputies responded around 7:10 p.m. on June 13 after dispatchers received the brief call, which...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect $165 Million for NC Public Schools
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 24 other states sued to prevent the federal government from cutting funds for North Carolina’s schools and educators. Without the $6.8 billion in nationwide federal funds – which Congress has already approved –...
NCDOT Update: I-77 lane closures for 150 widening project
Starting last night, July 14, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews began installing lane closures on Interstate 77 to start work on a new bridge at the interchange with N.C. 150. The closures are part of the $249 million N.C. 150 widening project between...
Warm Temperatures, Scattered Storms Expected Early This Week
Sunny skies and warm temperatures continue across the region, though chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms persist over the next several days. Monday, July 14, will see mostly sunny conditions with a few afternoon clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is...
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Bookkeeper Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Over $1.6 Million from Two Small Businesses in Mooresville
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Marc Weiss, 50, of Charlotte, was sentenced today to 40 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for embezzling approximately $1.6 million from two small businesses, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District...
Governor Josh Stein Requests $1.07 Billion for Western North Carolina Recovery
Governor Josh Stein has requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding efforts in western North Carolina. His budget request aims to strengthen the economy, expedite home reconstruction, repair infrastructure, assist farmers, restore private...
Duke Energy launches $500,000 grant for NC recovery
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy today announced the launch of a new grant opportunity, offering $500,000 in funding to support organizations leading long-term recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Through Feb. 17, eligible organizations can apply for grants up to...
Statesville Officials Warn of Door-to-Door Utility Scam Reports
The City of Statesville and Statesville Public Power are warning customers about reports of individuals going door-to-door asking about high electricity usage and offering ways to reduce power bills. Officials say there is no confirmed information about the person or...
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Homicide Investigation Underway Following Fifth Street Shooting in Statesville
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Police Department is investigating a homicide following a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon, August 2, 2025, in the 1000 block of Fifth Street. Authorities were dispatched to the area at approximately 1:30 p.m. after receiving...
Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions with Rain, Thunderstorms Likely
The region will start the day under mostly cloudy skies, with thunderstorms expected to develop by the afternoon. There is potential for heavy rainfall, and temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 87°F. Winds will come from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph. The...
Heat-Related Illnesses on the Rise in North Carolina
Heat-related illnesses are becoming an increasing concern in North Carolina, with a sharp uptick in emergency department visits this year. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is urging residents to take extra precautions as the state...