Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt Dies at 88
Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt has died at the age of 88, his daughter, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt, announced Thursday. Hunt, the longest-serving governor in the state’s history, passed away peacefully at his home in Wilson County, according to his...
Construction Progresses on Statesville Police Department Expansion
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Construction on the Statesville Police Department Expansion project continues to move forward. A major milestone was recently reached with the full disassembly and removal of the crane from the job site, marking the completion of a significant...
Fire Breaks Out on Sierra Woods Drive in Troutman; No Injuries Reported
TROUTMAN, N.C. — Multiple fire departments in Iredell County responded to a structure fire on the 100 block of Sierra Woods Drive in Troutman yesterday afternoon. The Troutman Fire Department led the response, with the Denver Fire Department assisting by deploying...
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Salisbury Woman Enjoys $4 Million Top Prize Win
RALEIGH – Naith Galindo Ramos of Salisbury tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won a $4 million top prize. Ramos bought her lucky Supreme 7s ticket from Bill’s Truck Stop on Snider Kines Road in Linwood. When Ramos arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to...
Man Arrested in Troutman on Drug and Firearms Charges
TROUTMAN, N.C. (October 16, 2025) – A Harmony man was arrested early Wednesday morning following a traffic stop on Charlotte Highway. At approximately 1:10 a.m., officers from the Troutman Police Department stopped a vehicle in the 1000 block of Charlotte Highway....
Early Voting Begins Today for Statesville Municipal Election
STATESVILLE, N.C. (October 16, 2025) – Early voting for the 2025 City of Statesville Municipal Election begins today. Residents can cast their ballots at the Iredell County Board of Elections, located at 203 Stockton Street. Officials note that while there is ongoing...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Man
STATESVILLE, N.C. (October 16, 2025) – The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jonathan Burford, a 39-year-old man reported as a runaway or missing person. Burford is described as 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 140...
Mooresville Man Arrested in Florida on Child Sex Offense Charges
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 16, 2025) – A Mooresville man has been arrested in Florida and is awaiting extradition to North Carolina on multiple charges of sexual offenses involving children, according to Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell. Sheriff Campbell...
Troutman Police Make Arrests in Drug and Firearm Case
Troutman, NC – On Sunday, October 13, at approximately 3 a.m., officers with the Troutman Police Department located a vehicle suspected of being involved in a breaking and entering incident in Cornelius. A traffic stop was conducted on Charlotte Highway near West...
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Iredell County man charged with obtaining property by false pretense
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Timothy Scott Gilbert, 60, of 2242 Shelton Ave., Statesville. Gilbert was charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a felony. According to special agents with the Department of...
Enticing Events Lineup Slated for Carowinds in 2025
CHARLOTTE, NC – January 29, 2025 — Carowinds will open for its 52nd season March 15. In addition to the park’s expansion of Camp Snoopy with two new family rides, the amusement park will feature a diverse lineup of special events for the 2025 season....
Frontier makes another bid for Spirit Airlines
Denver, CO – Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC), the parent company of Frontier Airlines, confirmed on January 29, 2025, that it made a proposal to merge with Spirit Airlines, Inc. through the issuance of newly issued Frontier debt and common stock. The...
Fire Breaks Out on Sierra Woods Drive in Troutman; No Injuries Reported
TROUTMAN, N.C. — Multiple fire departments in Iredell County responded to a structure fire on the 100 block of Sierra Woods Drive in Troutman yesterday afternoon. The Troutman Fire Department led the response, with the Denver Fire Department assisting by deploying...
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Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old
The Statesville Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Bryson Isaiah Smyre, who was reported missing on November 26, 2025. Bryson is described as a Black male, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing between 120 and...
New North Carolina Laws Take Effect, Including “Iryna’s Law” and School Security Measures
Several new state laws took effect in North Carolina on Monday, December 1. Among them is House Bill 307, known as “Iryna’s Law,” named after Iryna Zarutska, who was killed on a Charlotte light-rail train in August. The incident drew widespread attention to public...
Cleveland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Person Seen in Security Footage
The Cleveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person captured on a homeowner’s security camera in Cleveland, North Carolina. According to police, the footage shows an individual walking through a yard and shining a light into the...