I-77 Chase Leads to Salisbury Arrest
A high-speed pursuit that began on Interstate 77 early Sunday morning ended with an arrest in Salisbury, according to authorities. On Sunday, December 28, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a Mooresville Police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on I-77 after...
Drug arrest follows Salisbury Highway traffic stop
A routine traffic stop along Salisbury Highway resulted in the arrest of a Salisbury man on multiple drug charges just days before Christmas, according to authorities. On December 23, Deputy Berrier was patrolling Salisbury Highway when he observed a dark-colored...
Gaston County Home Fire: Denny Hamlin’s Parents
Stanly County, N.C. — A large house fire in Stanly County has left two people hospitalized and destroyed a residence tied to NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s family. The blaze broke out Sunday evening around 6:19 p.m. on Blacksnake Road, northeast of Stanley. Fire crews...
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Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign Launches Across North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the launch of the Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign, a statewide effort aimed at reducing impaired driving through increased public awareness and enhanced law enforcement. Now through January 4, law...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Teen
The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Oscar Jared Lee Taylor Jr., who was reported missing on December 15, 2025. Oscar is described as a 16-year-old Black male, approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around...
Structure Fire Reported on Kyle Lane, Troutman
This morning at approximately 4:47 a.m., Engine 2 and Tanker 1 were dispatched to assist with a reported structure fire in the 100 block of Kyle Lane in Troutman. Engine 2 was the first unit to arrive and reported a fully involved structure fire. Multiple fire units...
Waterline Replacement Project Reaches Key Milestone in Downtown
A major milestone was achieved on the Waterline Replacement Project at 1:15 p.m. on December 11, when two construction crews successfully connected pipe segments at 809 Stockton Street. Crew One, working east from downtown, met Crew Two, working south from the water...
Retired NASCAR Star Greg Biffle, His Family and Others Killed in Tragic Plane Crash
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his immediate family and three others were killed Thursday morning when the private jet they were aboard crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in Iredell County, authorities confirmed. The accident occurred on...
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...
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MerleFest 2025 Returns to Wilkesboro with Star-Studded Lineup
MerleFest, the renowned roots and Americana music festival, is set to return to Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, from April 24 to 27, 2025. Celebrating its 37th year, the festival continues its tradition of showcasing "traditional plus" music—a...
Drucilla Norris Davis
Drucilla Mae Norris Davis, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on August 26,1932 to Joe Ralph and Lura Mae Norris at her family home in Statesville, NC, Drucilla lived a life marked by faith,...
Virginia Parker Brigham
Virginia Ann Parker Brigham passed from this life to eternal rest with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A native of Iredell County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Scottie Keith Parker and...
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It’s Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven: How to get free drink
IRVING, Texas — 7-Eleven, Inc.’s annual birthday tradition is coming back in a bold and colorful way this Slurpee® drink season. Tastebuds across the country are in for a treat on Friday, July 11 (7/11), when the world’s largest convenience retailer celebrates its...
CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business
Raleigh, NC North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that the state has earned the ranking. "This confirms what we have known for a long time – that North Carolina...
Spicy McMuffin Joins McDonald’s Breakfast Menu in Select Markets
McDonald’s has announced the launch of the Spicy McMuffin, a new addition to its breakfast lineup, available for a limited time in select markets across the United States. The Spicy McMuffin features the chain’s traditional English muffin sandwich, but with a spicy...
Gaston County Home Fire: Denny Hamlin’s Parents
Stanly County, N.C. — A large house fire in Stanly County has left two people hospitalized and destroyed a residence tied to NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s family. The blaze broke out Sunday evening around 6:19 p.m. on Blacksnake Road, northeast of Stanley. Fire crews...
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Russ Ferguson Confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Western North Carolina
Russ Ferguson will continue leading the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina after being confirmed by the United States Senate on December 18 as the presidentially appointed United States Attorney. Nominated by President Donald Trump,...
Fiber Optic Installation Planned for Beverly Heights Neighborhood
The City of Statesville has approved a permit for Zirrus to install underground fiber optic conduits and cables in the Beverly Heights neighborhood. Work is scheduled to begin on January 5 and is expected to be completed by January 30, weather permitting. Streets...
Fundraiser Launched After Statesville Plane Crash
STATESVILLE — Authorities continue to investigate a fatal plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport that claimed seven lives, including Craig Wadsworth, on December 18, 2025. The small business jet went down shortly after takeoff, and the aircraft was destroyed on...