North Carolina, Iredell County Maintain Low Unemployment
North Carolina’s labor market continues to show strength as 2025 comes to a close, with the statewide unemployment rate holding steady at around 3.7 percent. Job growth has been modest but consistent, and employment levels remain resilient despite ongoing economic...
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...
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Fall 2025 Appearance Awards Honor Three Statesville Homes
The City of Statesville’s Community Appearance Commission has announced the recipients of its Fall 2025 Community Appearance Awards, honoring three local properties that exemplify pride, care and dedication to neighborhood appeal. This season’s award winners represent...
Statesville Airport Unveils Terminal Plaque
The Statesville Regional Airport hosted a special Building Plaque Unveiling luncheon last week to recognize the City Council members who helped advance construction of the airport’s new terminal building. The event, held ahead of the recent council transition, honored...
Harmon Faces New Drug Charges Amid Ongoing Trial for Fatal 2022 DWI Crash
A man currently on trial for a fatal 2022 DWI crash is now facing additional charges after authorities say he was found with Suboxone inside the Iredell County Detention Center. According to court records, 26-year-old Austin Ray Harmon — who is already charged with...
Historic change unfolding to chagrin of North Carolina Democrats
(The Center Square) – Gaining five times more in the last week, Republicans have moved to the cusp of eclipsing Democrats in voter registrations in North Carolina for the first time. Consolation prize as it may be, the change is historic and coincides with another...
Cleveland Police Arrest Driver After Highway Pursuit; Drugs Seized, Bond Set at $300,000
CLEVELAND, N.C. — A Cleveland man faces multiple drug trafficking and related charges after police say a late-night traffic stop led to a high-speed pursuit across county lines. According to the Cleveland Police Department, the incident began just before midnight on...
Local Partners Continue Holiday Tradition of Feeding Kids and First Responders
For the fifth year in a row, Burritos and Ribs owner Ana Johnson and Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Student Well-Being and Alternative Services Mark Vaughn joined forces over the Thanksgiving holiday to provide warm meals to first responders and homeless,...
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Faye Grant Fox
Faye Grant Fox, a devoted mother and cherished member of the Taylorsville, NC community, formerly known as Faye Grant Cain of Statesville, NC, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 85. Faye lived a life filled with love and dedication to her...
Victor “Luckie” Maurice Stovall
Victor Maurice Stovall, 61, of Cleveland, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2025. Victor was born in Iredell County on February 12, 1964. He was the son of the late Gladys Ruth Stovall Turner and Leroy Murdock. Luckie, as he was affectionately...
Tony “Mr. Lucky” Leavern Millsaps
Tony (Mr. Lucky), age 82, passed away February 7, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family at his current residence in Statesville, North Carolina. Tony was born to Larry Graten Millsaps and Myrtle Barber Millsaps in Cabarrus County. He was three times married, accepted...
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Whataburger Offers Free Breakfast for Teachers May 5–9
Whataburger is serving up a Whatasized “thank you” to the real MVPs of our communities—our amazing teachers. For the fourth year in a row, the orange-and-white burger brand is celebrating the everyday heroes who bring heart, hustle and a whole lot of care to the...
AG Jeff Jackson Warns of Contractor Fraud After Helene
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolina homeowners to be on the lookout for contractor fraud as they continue to rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “More than six months after Hurricane Helene, many families are just getting started with hiring...
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...
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...
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Construction Progresses on Statesville Police Department Expansion
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Construction on the Statesville Police Department Expansion project continues to move forward. A major milestone was recently reached with the full disassembly and removal of the crane from the job site, marking the completion of a significant...
Fire Breaks Out on Sierra Woods Drive in Troutman; No Injuries Reported
TROUTMAN, N.C. — Multiple fire departments in Iredell County responded to a structure fire on the 100 block of Sierra Woods Drive in Troutman yesterday afternoon. The Troutman Fire Department led the response, with the Denver Fire Department assisting by deploying...
Stony Point Man Arrested
A 29-year-old Stony Point man was arrested earlier this month following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Jacob Lloyd Fountain was taken into custody on December 9 and charged with assault by strangulation inflicting serious injury and...