Troutman Man Arrested After Fentanyl Found During Traffic Stop
On May 21, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Troutman police officers conducted a traffic stop on Charlotte Highway near Julian Place. The vehicle was reportedly displaying a fictitious license tag. During the stop, officers identified the driver as Brandon Scott...
Simonton Road Reopens Following Assault Investigation Tuesday
Simonton Road has reopened to traffic following a closure on Tuesday due to an active assault investigation. Authorities shut down the road between Davie Avenue and Martha's Ridge Drive around 11:45 a.m. while they conducted their response. A large police presence was...
14th Annual Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic an Incredible Success
Statesville, NC — On May 15 and 16, 168 golfers arrived at Statesville Country Club to enjoythe beautiful weather and “chip in” to support the 14th annual Iredell Memorial Community GolfClassic. All proceeds go toward educational programs for nurses at Iredell Health...
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Iredell County to Receive High-Speed Internet Expansion Through State Investment
RALEIGH – Friday – Governor Josh Stein announced $48 million in new investments through North Carolina’s Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program. The funding will support projects in 22 counties, including Iredell County, to expand access to high-speed internet...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Move to Prohibit States from Enforcing AI Laws
RALEIGH – Friday – Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 39 other attorneys general from both Republican and Democratic states in opposing a congressional proposal that would prevent states from enforcing laws regulating artificial intelligence. The group argues the...
Etihad Airways Expands U.S. Network with First Flights to North Carolina
Charlotte, United States / Abu Dhabi, UAE - Etihad Airways is thrilled to announce a new addition to its growing U.S. network with the launch of non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026. With this milestone, Etihad becomes the first...
Iredell County pair charged with insurance fraud after staging auto accident
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced the arrests of Alyssa Cheyenne Woolledge, 30, of 112 Hazel Lane, Troutman, and Michael Anthony Brown, 43, of 143 Perrin Dr., Mooresville. Woolledge is charged with one count of insurance fraud. Brown is...
Armed Robbery Investigation and Arrests – Red Roof Inn
Statesville, NC – On May 14, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Statesville Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Red Roof Inn located at 1508 East Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers were informed that the victim had been robbed at...
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on May 16, emergency responders were dispatched to the 500 block of Powell Bridge Road in Harmony, located in northern Iredell County, following reports of a shooting. Personnel from Harmony Fire and Rescue, North Iredell Rescue, Iredell...
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Dorothy Rose Bennett
Dorothy Rose Dalton Bennett, 73, peacefully passed away surrounded by her closest family on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina. She was born on April 3, 1951, in Statesville, to Otto Dalton and Ina Carson Dalton. Dorothy attended Unity High School...
Boyd “Bill” William Mullis Jr.
Boyd “Bill” William Mullis, Jr., 77, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on April 30, 1947, in Mecklenburg County, to Boyd William Mullis and Wanda Juanita Stutts Mullis. Bill served in the United States Army for 20 years...
Brenda Jeanne Fugett
Brenda Jeanne Ice Fugett, 60, of Statesville, North Carolina passed away on February 27, 2025. She was born on May 14th, 1964, a daughter of the late Richard Raymond and Shirley Maxine Ice. She graduated from Wirt County High School (West Virginia) in 1982 and...
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Carolina Home & Outdoor Expo Comes to Troutman This Weekend
Troutman, NC — Outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners alike are gearing up for the Carolina Home & Outdoor Expo, set to take place this weekend, May 3–4, at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. Organized by WAME Radio, this premier event promises a...
McDonald’s Introduces McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip
CHICAGO, April 24, 2025 — McDonald’s announced the addition of McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip to its permanent U.S. menu, the first such launch since 2021. The new items will be available at participating locations nationwide by May 5. McCrispy Strips are made...
FSIS Issues Health Alert for Pork Carnitas Over Contamination Risk
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for pork carnitas products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically pieces of metal. FSIS did not...
14th Annual Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic an Incredible Success
Statesville, NC — On May 15 and 16, 168 golfers arrived at Statesville Country Club to enjoythe beautiful weather and “chip in” to support the 14th annual Iredell Memorial Community GolfClassic. All proceeds go toward educational programs for nurses at Iredell Health...
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Traffic Stop on I-77 Leads to Arrest, Seizure of Drugs and Firearms
A traffic stop on Interstate 77 North near the 63-mile marker resulted in the arrest of Jerome Victor Delact, 23, of Brockton, Massachusetts. Authorities reported the discovery of more than two pounds of marijuana and four firearms during the incident, including one...
Construction Begins Today at Old Parrish Tire Site
Construction begins today at the former Parrish Tire building at the corner of Tradd Street and Front Street in Statesville. The project includes an expansion of the Statesville Police Department and the addition of a new parking deck. Two cranes will be onsite, and...
Iredell Health System Partners with Pharos Parenting to Provide Support for New Parents
Statesville, NC — Welcoming a new baby is one of the most exciting — and terrifying — moments of people’s lives. Pharos Parenting, a local parenting resource center, has teamed up with The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital to address new parent woes with...