Flags Lowered in Statesville to Honor Caroline Hayes Bentley
Statesville Mayor Constantine H. Kutteh has ordered that the United States and North Carolina flags at all municipal buildings be lowered to half-staff beginning Thursday, August 14, 2025, in honor of Caroline Hayes Bentley, the spouse of former Statesville Mayor Dr....
Fraud Attempt at Local Home Under Investigation in Iredell County
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported fraud-in-progress at a local residence. According to the sheriff’s office, a couple received a call from someone claiming to be a fraud agent with their bank. The caller allegedly...
North Carolina Receives $4 Million Federal Workforce Reentry Grant
Raleigh, N.C. Yesterday Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina has received a $4 million federal grant to help incarcerated people gain job skills as they prepare to reenter society. The new funding comes from the sixth round of the U.S. Department of...
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NCDMV Announces Summertime Changes To Help Waiting Customers Stay Out Of Sun
Raleigh, NC — June 30, 2025 As summer temperatures climb across North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is rolling out new measures aimed at protecting customers from the heat while waiting for service. In an announcement Monday, the NCDMV detailed...
Statewide ‘Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign in Effect Through July 6
RALEIGH – Every year, the Fourth of July holiday ranks as one of the deadliest periods on the nation's roads. The N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program launched its “Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It" campaign today to promote safe driving around the...
Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Thom Tillis announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, concluding two terms in the Senate. The announcement came on June 29, following a week of high-profile votes and growing political tension within his party. Tillis, who was first...
Police Investigate Weekend Shooting in Statesville Walmart Parking Lot
Statesville Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the Walmart parking lot on Crossroads Drive on Sunday, June 29. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 1:30 p.m. No injuries were reported at the scene. According to law enforcement,...
Weekend Weather Forecast
The weekend in our region will bring plenty of sunshine with just a slight chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms. Saturday:Expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day. While most areas will remain dry, a stray shower or thunderstorm can’t be ruled out. Highs...
Iredell County Offices to Close for Independence Day Holiday
Iredell County government offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. The closure includes the following departments and facilities: Animal Services and Control* Department of Social Services (Child, Family, and...
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SCVB Launches Search for New Executive Director
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has announced the formation of a search committee to identify and appoint a new Executive Director by May 2025. For the past three years, all SCVB operations, including the Executive Director...
Mortgage Rates Near 7% as Affordability Challenges Persist
In the first full week of the new year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stayed elevated, just below 7%, continuing to challenge homebuyers amid high housing prices and limited inventory. Economic resilience has kept upward pressure on mortgage rates, further straining...
Troutman Receives Clean Audit Report for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
Troutman, NC – The Town of Troutman received a clean audit report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, signaling strong financial management and accountability. Accountant Alan Thompson presented the audit findings during Thursday's town council meeting, commending Finance...
North Carolina Receives $4 Million Federal Workforce Reentry Grant
Raleigh, N.C. Yesterday Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina has received a $4 million federal grant to help incarcerated people gain job skills as they prepare to reenter society. The new funding comes from the sixth round of the U.S. Department of...
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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Felony Animal Cruelty Investigation; Bond Set at $10,000
𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: On Monday, July 21, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Iredell County Animal Services regarding a disturbing case of animal cruelty. Due to the severity of the allegations and the compelling nature of the...
NCDHHS Introduces Ground-Up Suicide Prevention Plan for Black Youth in NC
Raleigh In response to a sharp increase in suicide rates among young Black youth, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announces the NC Black Youth Suicide Prevention Action Plan. Coinciding with the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority...
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...