Vehicle Break-In Suspect Arrested Following Investigation in Iredell County
On November 28, officers responded to multiple reports of vehicle break-ins in areas around the Iredell County Fairgrounds. According to investigators, several vehicles had windows damaged, allowing a suspect to enter and take items from inside. During the...
Fire Causes Major Damage at Statesville Pallet Company
A large fire caused significant damage at the Statesville Pallet Company facility in Hiddenite on Monday evening. Fire crews were dispatched shortly after 6 p.m. after an employee inside the building called 911 to report the blaze. Multiple departments from Alexander...
City of Statesville Holiday Updates
STATESVILLE, N.C. — The City of Statesville has released its updated holiday closing schedule, revised sanitation routes, and a full slate of festive community events planned for the 2025 holiday season. Holiday Closings & Sanitation Schedule Adjustments City...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Hickory Man on Drug and Weapon Charges
November 9, 2025 – Troutman, N.C. – A routine traffic stop early Sunday morning by the Troutman Police Department led to the arrest of a Hickory man on multiple charges, including drug possession and carrying a concealed weapon. According to Troutman Police, officers...
Infant Formula Recall Linked to Infant Botulism
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are alerting providers, parents and caregivers of an outbreak of infant botulism that prompted a nationwide recall of ByHeart Inc....
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...
Iredell County Offices to Close for Veterans Day
Many Iredell County offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure includes the Government Center, Department of Social Services, Public Health offices, ICATS, Public Libraries, Register of Deeds, Tax...
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William Joseph Overby
William Joseph Overby, 61, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1963, in Durham County to Jacob Burton Overby, Jr. and Louise Browner Overby. William retired from the United States Air Force after over 22...
Alexandar Pedro Sheppard
Alexandar Pedro Sheppard, 29, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on August 14, 1995, in Beckley, West Virginia to Jonathan Sheppard and Susan Jennings Sheppard. Alex was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He also worked...
Dorothy Jarvis Tucker
A true middle child, Dorothy was the seventh of 13 born to Clarence and Polly Mae (Nicholson) Jarvis of Union Grove, NC in northern Iredell County. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Ferriaola, and Carolyn Morgan, and by three brothers, Wayne Jarvis, Ronald Jarvis,...
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Action to Protect North Carolinians’ 23andMe Genetic Data
RALEIGH – July 2nd, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolinians’ genetic data with 23andMe will not transfer to a for-profit third party, instead staying with TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit organization created by one of 23andMe’s cofounders....
Iredell County Sees Slight Rise in Unemployment for May, Remains Below State Average
Unemployment in Iredell County ticked up slightly in May, mirroring a statewide trend that saw jobless rates increase in the majority of North Carolina counties. According to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Iredell County posted a...
Pop-Tarts & Marvel’s Fantastic Four Bring Back Frosted Blue Raspberry
CHICAGO, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1963, Pop-Tarts® changed the world forever with its groundbreaking take on the classic toast and jam. Now, Pop-Tarts is earning its place as a snack superhero! The toaster pastry lineup inspired by Marvel Studios' "The...
City of Statesville Holiday Updates
STATESVILLE, N.C. — The City of Statesville has released its updated holiday closing schedule, revised sanitation routes, and a full slate of festive community events planned for the 2025 holiday season. Holiday Closings & Sanitation Schedule Adjustments City...
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Mooresville Board of Commissioners Schedules Special Called Meeting for Nov. 24
The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Public Meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Board Room at 413 North Main Street. The meeting date was adjusted due to the upcoming holiday. The session will serve as...
Turkey Bingo Returns Tonight
Statesville’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition returns tonight as the annual Turkey Bingo event kicks off at the Statesville Civic Center. Families, friends, and community members are invited to enjoy an evening of fun, prizes, and seasonal cheer. Participants will...
Iredell County SRO Deputy Rankins Appointed to Governor’s Student Safety Council
Statesville, NC – Governor Josh Stein has appointed Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rankins to the Governor’s Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being, naming him the only School Resource Officer (SRO) among the council’s members. Deputy Rankins will...