Traffic Stop on I-77 Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest in Iredell County
On August 12, 2025, Deputy W. Wiedenmann of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 77 for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as 27-year-old Peyton...
Statesville Fire Department Hazmat Team Wins First Place in Statewide Competition
STATESVILLE, NC – On Friday, August 8, 2025, members of the City of Statesville Fire Department’s (SFD) Hazardous Materials Response Team earned first place in the North Carolina Association of Hazardous Materials Responders (NCAHMR) Hazmat Challenge, outperforming...
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...
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Weather Update: Humid Conditions and Potential Storms to End the Week
Scattered showers are expected this morning across the region, followed by overcast skies in the afternoon. Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 87 degrees with light and variable winds. The chance of rain stands at 30 percent. In the evening, skies will...
Traffic Pattern Change Planned for Meeting and Water Streets
The intersection of Meeting Street and Water Street in downtown Statesville will soon see a new traffic pattern as part of the final phase of the Water and Meeting Street Improvements Project. According to city officials, final striping of the roadway is scheduled for...
Statesville Electric Utility to Launch New Outage Management System in Fall 2025
The City of Statesville Electric Utility is preparing to launch a new Outage Management System (OMS) in fall 2025, aiming to improve communication with customers during power outages. The system will introduce several new features, including a real-time outage map,...
UPDATE: Body of Missing Juvenile Recovered in Lake Near Mooresville
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the body of Angel Ernesto Carabello, 14, has been recovered from the lake by the agency’s Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) team. Angel had been reported missing earlier in the day near the Stutts Road area of...
Costco Issues Recalls on Multiple Products Across Several Categories
Costco has announced recalls for several products spanning electronics, automotive supplies, home appliances, and food items. Members who purchased these products are encouraged to check item numbers and follow recall instructions for returns, exchanges, or refunds....
DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy
WASHINGTON—Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. The new policy will increase...
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CLT Airport Commissions North End Around Taxiway
CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte Douglas International Airport has officially commissioned the North End Around Taxiway, which enhances connectivity between the west runway and the terminal ramp, boosting both safety and capacity at one of the busiest airports in the...
Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam
Whether you’ve driven through a toll recently or not, you might’ve gotten a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls. It’s probably a scam. Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money. Learn how the scam works...
IRS Announces 2025 Tax Season Start Date and New Tools for Taxpayers
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of the agency’s historic modernization efforts. The IRS expects...
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...
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Water Service Restored and Davie Avenue Reopened After Main Break in Statesville
Statesville, NC – Water service has been restored and Davie Avenue has reopened in Statesville following repairs to a water main break that occurred on July 29, 2025. The incident was caused by a contractor installing fiber optic cable in the same area where a similar...
Ira Joshua Freeze Wanted on Felony Drug Charges After Citizen Complaints
Iredell County, NC – In response to multiple complaints from concerned residents about suspected drug activity, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at 511 Parker Avenue in Mooresville, the residence of Ira Joshua Freeze....
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Enters 2026 U.S. Senate Race
RALEIGH, N.C. — Roy Cooper, who served two terms as North Carolina governor and previously as the state’s attorney general, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. In a campaign video, Cooper stated that after careful consideration, he...