New North Carolina Laws Take Effect, Including “Iryna’s Law” and School Security Measures
Several new state laws took effect in North Carolina on Monday, December 1. Among them is House Bill 307, known as “Iryna’s Law,” named after Iryna Zarutska, who was killed on a Charlotte light-rail train in August. The incident drew widespread attention to public...
Cleveland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Person Seen in Security Footage
The Cleveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person captured on a homeowner’s security camera in Cleveland, North Carolina. According to police, the footage shows an individual walking through a yard and shining a light into the...
Updated Detour Implemented for Rinehardt Road Closure in Mooresville
The Town of Mooresville has announced an updated detour plan for the Rinehardt Road closure following additional discussions with NCDOT and the project developer. A new detour route has been constructed to support ongoing intersection improvements in the area....
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New North Carolina Laws Take Effect, Including “Iryna’s Law” and School Security Measures
Several new state laws took effect in North Carolina on Monday, December 1. Among them is House Bill 307, known as “Iryna’s Law,” named after Iryna Zarutska, who was killed on a Charlotte light-rail train in August. The incident drew widespread attention to public...
Cleveland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Person Seen in Security Footage
The Cleveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person captured on a homeowner’s security camera in Cleveland, North Carolina. According to police, the footage shows an individual walking through a yard and shining a light into the...
Updated Detour Implemented for Rinehardt Road Closure in Mooresville
The Town of Mooresville has announced an updated detour plan for the Rinehardt Road closure following additional discussions with NCDOT and the project developer. A new detour route has been constructed to support ongoing intersection improvements in the area....
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotion to Lake Patrol Sergeant
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of Deputy Johnson to Lake Patrol Sergeant. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Appalachian State University and joined the agency in 2015 after...
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...
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Ruth Mae Fair
Ruth Mae Gillespie Fair, 86, of Statesville, died on July 7, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on February 16, 1939 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Haywood and Martha Lucille Martin Gillespie. She loved being a homemaker, a wife and...
James A. Houpe
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Iredell Health Opens Surgery Practice, Welcomes Dr. Cheek
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System, is pleased to announce the opening of Iredell General Surgery. Richard A. Cheek III, MD, will begin seeing patients 14 and older at his practice on E. Broad St. in Statesville by...
Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot rises to $474 million
RALEIGH – The Mega Millions jackpot continues its climb as it increased to $474 million for Friday’s drawing. A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $474 million jackpot as an annuity or $219.4 million in cash. “What a moment that would...
Piedmont HealthCare Welcomes Dr. Benjamin Hinkel to PHC Lake Norman OB/GYN
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Updated Detour Implemented for Rinehardt Road Closure in Mooresville
The Town of Mooresville has announced an updated detour plan for the Rinehardt Road closure following additional discussions with NCDOT and the project developer. A new detour route has been constructed to support ongoing intersection improvements in the area....
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Using Personal Passion for Health to Empower Your Community
By: Suzie Wilson In towns where folks gather around barbecue joints, church parking lots, and Friday night football games, health is often the subtext of everyday talk. Someone’s blood pressure is acting up again. A neighbor’s on a waitlist for a specialist that’s two...
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....
Advocating for Change: How Communities Can Support Vulnerable Children – By: Suzie Wilson
Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment that fosters their growth and potential, yet many vulnerable children face significant challenges that hinder their ability to thrive. From poverty and homelessness to neglect and limited access to education, these...
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New North Carolina Laws Take Effect, Including “Iryna’s Law” and School Security Measures
Several new state laws took effect in North Carolina on Monday, December 1. Among them is House Bill 307, known as “Iryna’s Law,” named after Iryna Zarutska, who was killed on a Charlotte light-rail train in August. The incident drew widespread attention to public...
Cleveland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Person Seen in Security Footage
The Cleveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person captured on a homeowner’s security camera in Cleveland, North Carolina. According to police, the footage shows an individual walking through a yard and shining a light into the...
Updated Detour Implemented for Rinehardt Road Closure in Mooresville
The Town of Mooresville has announced an updated detour plan for the Rinehardt Road closure following additional discussions with NCDOT and the project developer. A new detour route has been constructed to support ongoing intersection improvements in the area....