Newton Police Arrest Woman on Iredell County Drug Charges
On Tuesday, August 12, 26-year-old Makayla Destiny Williams, listed as homeless, was arrested by Newton Police Officers. Williams was taken into custody on Iredell County warrants charging her with felony possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, felony...
Iredell County Deputies Arrest Eight in Two Drug Raids
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Emergency Response Team, along with narcotics investigators, executed two search warrants for illegal drugs. According to Sheriff Darren Campbell, both investigations began after information was...
Judge Orders Halt to Unpermitted Mining in Western North Carolina
A state judge has ordered a mining company to stop operations in western North Carolina after finding it was extracting materials without the necessary permits. The ruling, issued Monday in Buncombe County Superior Court, stems from a lawsuit filed by the N.C....
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Voters Once Affiliated with Certain NC Political Parties to Be Moved to Unaffiliated Status
On Tuesday, June 24, the political party affiliations of about 34,000 North Carolina voters registered with four parties — Constitution, Justice for All, No Labels, and We the People — will be moved to unaffiliated status in the state’s voter registration database....
NCDEQ advises public to avoid algal blooms in Lake Norman
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in Lake Norman due to algal blooms that have lingered in the area since June 16. Algal blooms have been observed at multiple...
Mega Millions jackpot tops $300 million for tonight’s drawing
RALEIGH – The Mega Millions jackpot keeps climbing as it crossed the $300 million mark for Friday’s drawing. A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $302 million jackpot as an annuity or $136 million in cash. “Big jackpots always add excitement...
Governor Stein Announces More Than $52 Million of Investment in Rural Communities
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests for local governments totaling $2,941,000. The grants include commitments creating a total of 137 jobs. The public investment in these projects...
City of Statesville Announces Holiday Schedule for Independence Day
STATESVILLE, NC – In observance of Independence Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. Below is important information regarding city service adjustments and facility hours during the holiday week. Sanitation Schedule Adjustments –...
Men’s Health Month: Dr. Elkins on the Importance of Screenings
Iredell County, NC — “I’m not sick, so I don’t need a doctor.” “I don’t want to talk about my health.” “I’m just going to man up.” Do any of these phrases sound familiar? Keep reading.This Men’s Health Month, Anthony Elkins, FACOFP, Family Medicine Physician at...
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Big Lots Faces Closure; All Area Stores Likely to Shut Down
COLUMBUS, OH – Beleaguered discount retailer Big Lots appears to be on the brink of closing all its stores, including those in the local area, following the collapse of a planned sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. The chain, which operates over 900...
Iredell County Alerts Residents to “Fake Law Enforcement” Scams
STATESVILLE, NC – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an uptick in scams involving impersonators posing as law enforcement officers to defraud residents. Scammers often demand personal information or immediate payment through unconventional methods like...
Checkers Score Late to Clinch Comeback Win
CHARLOTTE, NC– A depleted Charlotte squad dug deep in their rematch with Springfield, erasing a two-goal deficit and downing the Thunderbirds thanks to a late game-winner from Wilmer Skoog. The Checkers found themselves in a hole as Wednesday’s contest approached the...
Judge Orders Halt to Unpermitted Mining in Western North Carolina
A state judge has ordered a mining company to stop operations in western North Carolina after finding it was extracting materials without the necessary permits. The ruling, issued Monday in Buncombe County Superior Court, stems from a lawsuit filed by the N.C....
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State Board Launches Registration Repair Project to Update Voter Records
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has launched the Registration Repair Project, an initiative aimed at updating the voter registration records of individuals who are missing a valid identification number in the state’s database. These ID numbers—either an...
Heat and Humidity Continue This Week with Isolated Storms Possible
Today will bring morning sunshine followed by a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 94°F, with northwesterly winds at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 30% chance of rain. Due to high humidity levels (63%) and strong...
Suspicious Vehicle Investigation Leads to Arrest on Perth Road
On July 18, 2025, law enforcement officers conducted an investigation into a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of Perth Road. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers reported detecting a strong odor of marijuana, prompting a probable cause search. During the search,...