Statesville Begins Greenway Repairs, Closures in Effect
Yesterday, pavement repair work began on the Fourth Creek Greenway in Statesville, between the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center and East Broad Street. During this time, portions of the greenway will be closed. The access parking lot on East Broad Street will...
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspects in Dirt Bike Theft
Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after six dirt bikes were reported stolen from a garage in western Iredell County on Tuesday, August 19. According to investigators, the homeowner discovered the break-in and notified deputies....
Issues Continue for Classy Critters in Mooresville
Raleigh, N.C. — A routine inspection by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Animal Welfare Section has resulted in multiple violations and civil penalties for Classy Critters Pet Resort and Spa, a licensed boarding kennel owned and...
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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...
Tropical Storm Erin Develops as Rain and Thunderstorms Target Region
Residents can expect a wet start to the week as showers and possible thunderstorms move through the area today, followed by periods of variable cloud cover. High temperatures are expected to reach around 81 degrees with light winds from the south-southwest at about 5...
AG Jeff Jackson Launches ‘Robocall Roundup’ in North Carolina
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson launched Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across the country and in North Carolina. As part of the operation, Attorney General Jackson is...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying CVS Larceny Suspect
The Statesville Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect connected to a larceny incident at a CVS Pharmacy in Statesville. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 10, 2025. According to police, the individual is described as a...
Lane Closure on I-77 Near Troutman for Overnight Road Work
Iredell County — A portion of northbound I-77 near Mile Markers 41 to 43, just north of Troutman and near Exit 42 (US 21/Charlotte Highway), will be under nighttime construction beginning Thursday, August 7. According to transportation officials, the left lane will be...
State Insurance Commissioner Touts Safety As School Year Approaches
This month nearly 1.5 million students will return to classrooms across North Carolina. As bus traffic increases on our roads, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind when walking, driving or riding a bus on their way to school....
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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...
Small Fixes, Big Savings: The Yearly Home Maintenance Tasks That Prevent Costly Repairs
Owning a home is a lot like owning a car. Ignore regular maintenance, and you’ll find yourself dealing with costly repairs at the worst possible time. A house isn’t just four walls and a roof—it’s a living, breathing entity that needs attention to stay in good shape....
Earl Pressley Tucker Jr.
Earl P. Tucker, Jr. walked into glory and the presence of his Savior on February 26, 2025, at the age of 87. A native of Statesville, Earl was the eldest child and only son of the late Earl Pressley Tucker, Sr. and Grace Steele Tucker. Earl and his wife Dorothy Jarvis...
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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 Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in March 2025
RALEIGH — According to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Iredell County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in March 2025, reflecting stable economic conditions in the region. The county's labor force was reported at 104,067, with...
Issues Continue for Classy Critters in Mooresville
Raleigh, N.C. — A routine inspection by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Animal Welfare Section has resulted in multiple violations and civil penalties for Classy Critters Pet Resort and Spa, a licensed boarding kennel owned and...
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Hot, Humid Conditions Continue Through Midweek
Sunny to partly cloudy skies are expected today, with afternoon highs reaching around 91 degrees. Winds will be light, coming out of the northeast at about 5 mph. Humidity levels are forecast to remain near 64 percent, and the UV index will be high at 9 out of 11,...
North Carolina to Apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today it will begin preparing to submit its application to receive funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The program is part of H.R. 1, a federal bill signed into law...
Nighttime Lane Closures Scheduled on I-77 in Iredell County
Motorists traveling on Interstate 77 through Mooresville and surrounding areas should prepare for significant overnight lane closures later this week. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, maintenance work will take place between mile markers...