Statesville Man Arrested After Traffic Stop
An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy assigned to the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team conducted a traffic stop Saturday, Dec. 13, near the intersection of Hickory Highway and Brick Yard Road after observing a Hyundai Elantra displaying a fictitious...
West Front Street to Close for Livery Building Demolition
West Front Street will be closed on Thursday, December 18, between South Center Street and South Meeting Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closure is necessary for the demolition of The Livery Building, located at 120 W. Front Street behind the Vance Hotel parking lot....
Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses Increase In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths. Three flu-related deaths were reported during the past week, bringing the total number of deaths this season to nine. This is a greater number...
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Panthers Suffer Blowout Loss to Patriots, 42–13
The Carolina Panthers were overpowered Sunday in Foxborough, falling 42–13 to the New England Patriots in a game where mistakes in all three phases proved costly. Carolina struck first with an early touchdown, but the momentum quickly disappeared. Patriots return man...
Former I-SS Board Member Indicted on Felony Charges
A former school board member in Iredell and Statesville, North Carolina, Max Ralston James, Jr., has been indicted on felony charges, according to multiple local news sources. At age 63, James (residing in the Olin area, Tabor Road) faces two felony counts: attempted...
Statesville Native’s 2022 Death: Suspect Arrested in Greensboro Mass Shooting
GREENSBORO, N.C. (September 26, 2025) – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the 2022 homicide of a North Carolina A&T State University freshman who was a native of Statesville. The Greensboro Police Department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension...
Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot rises to $474 million
RALEIGH – The Mega Millions jackpot continues its climb as it increased to $474 million for Friday’s drawing. A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $474 million jackpot as an annuity or $219.4 million in cash. “What a moment that would...
eCourts Transformation in October 2025
Statesville, NC – September 26, 2025 – Courts in Iredell County will undergo a historic transformation with the implementation of eCourts during October 2025. The official “go live” date is October 13, 2025. Residents should anticipate limited court services during...
Stolen RV Recovered in Troutman; Two Pennsylvania Residents Arrested
On September 25 at approximately 1:10 p.m., officers located a broken-down RV in the 400 block of North Main Street. A records check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen from Titusville, Pennsylvania. The RV was occupied by Michael Nelson, 35, and Stephanie...
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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...
Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses Increase In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths. Three flu-related deaths were reported during the past week, bringing the total number of deaths this season to nine. This is a greater number...
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Troutman Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Duck Creek Road
On Sunday, November 9, at approximately 12:49 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the 100 block of Duck Creek Road in Troutman. Upon arrival, they found a motorcycle and its rider off the roadway. The rider, identified as 34-year-old Richard...
Free Leaf Bags Available for Statesville Residents This Fall
The City of Statesville is making fall cleanup a little easier this year by offering residents free 60-gallon leaf bags through December 5, 2025. Each household can receive one free roll of bags, while up to two additional rolls (10 bags per roll) can be purchased for...
Deputies Arrest Statesville Man After Stolen Backhoe Found Abandoned
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recovered stolen construction equipment and arrested a suspect following an investigation on Peppercorn Lane earlier this week. On November 6, 2025, deputies responded to reports of a John Deere...