Missing Statesville Teen Found Safe, Police Say
The Statesville Police Department announced Wednesday that 16-year-old Bryson Smyre, who had been reported missing since November 26, has been located and is safe. He was found by the Cornelius Police Department, according to officials. In a statement, SPD thanked...
Several Milestones Recognized at Mooresville Board Meeting
The Mooresville Board of Commissioners marked multiple milestones at their December 1 meeting. A special swearing-in ceremony was held prior to the regular meeting, where Mayor Chris Carney, Commissioner At-Large Gary West, Ward 3 Commissioner Frank Owens, and Ward 4...
Sheriff Darren E. Campbell Files for Re-Election in Iredell County
Sheriff Darren E. Campbell has officially filed to seek re-election as Sheriff of Iredell County. Campbell’s decision follows a period of reflection on his role and a continued focus on community safety. Since first taking office in 2014, the Sheriff’s Office has...
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Mooresville Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Related to Child Sexual Abuse Material
MOORESVILLE, NC – A Mooresville man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department (MPD) into the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). On July 11, 2025, MPD detectives executed a search warrant at a...
Sinkhole Repair Progresses at Tradd and E. Front Streets Despite Unforeseen Delays
Work is ongoing at the intersection of Tradd Street and E. Front Street as crews continue efforts to repair a downtown sinkhole. While progress is being made, several unexpected underground complications have extended the original timeline for completion. As part of a...
Fire Damages Detached Garage on Old Mountain Road; No Injuries Reported
This morning around 1:15 a.m., firefighters from multiple departments responded to a fire in the 600 block of Old Mountain Road. Initially dispatched as a general incident, the call was upgraded to a structure fire based on information received en route. The response...
AG Jackson, Sec. Marshall Launch Crypto Scam Prevention Effort
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joined AARP, the Wilmington Police Department, and United Way NC/NC 211 to launch a statewide effort to help prevent bitcoin and cryptocurrency ATM scams. Victims of these scams...
AUDIT: Medicaid Patients Exposed to Fraud and Safety Risks from Providers
A new performance audit from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found patient safety vulnerabilities in North Carolina’s Medicaid program. The vulnerabilities stem from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)...
Longtime North Carolina Zoo Director Pat Simmons Passes Away After Fight With Cancer
ASHEBORO, N.C. — Pat Simmons, the esteemed Director and CEO of the North Carolina Zoo since 2015, passed away Monday after a nearly five-year battle with cancer. Simmons began her distinguished career as Director of the Akron Zoo in Ohio, serving from 1985 to 2014....
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Sheriff Darren E. Campbell Files for Re-Election in Iredell County
Sheriff Darren E. Campbell has officially filed to seek re-election as Sheriff of Iredell County. Campbell’s decision follows a period of reflection on his role and a continued focus on community safety. Since first taking office in 2014, the Sheriff’s Office has...
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Troutman Council Enacts 30-Month Moratorium on New Residential Development
During a special meeting on Wednesday, September 25, the Troutman Town Council unanimously approved a 30-month moratorium on new residential subdivisions and multi-family development. The action, reported by Iredell Free News, also places restrictions on...
8th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery Set for September 27
The 8th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will take place on Saturday, September 27, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center, located at 299 Old Mountain Road. The free, family-friendly event is designed to celebrate...
Statesville to Begin Annual Loose-Leaf Collection Program October 20
The City of Statesville will begin its annual loose-leaf collection program on Monday, October 20, 2025. Crews will follow the city’s established five-area collection schedule, starting in Area One and continuing through the remaining areas. The cycle will repeat...




