Hickory Motor Speedway is launching a Hall of Fame to recognize the drivers and racing figures who helped build its long-standing legacy, the historic track announced this week in a social media video.

The Town of Troutman has named the Exchange Club of Troutman as its 2026 Organization of the Year, recognizing the group’s continued dedication to community service and local improvement efforts.

The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 16, approving a wide range of major capital projects, public safety contracts, workforce studies, and economic development incentives impacting county operations and long-term planning.

An Iredell County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used another person’s stolen personal information to activate and spend on a credit card that was never authorized.

Sheriff Darren Campbell says an investigation led to the arrest of a registered sex offender found inside a Mooresville park just feet from areas where children were present.

A traffic stop in Taylorsville led to the arrest of a Miami man facing felony firearm and drug-related charges, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.

A multi-agency drug investigation in Hickory led to the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, firearms, and cash, along with the arrest of a local man facing multiple trafficking charges.

A child exploitation investigation conducted by the Catawba County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the arrest of a Sherrills Ford man on multiple felony charges.

A routine traffic stop in Troutman resulted in the arrest of a New York man on multiple drug and firearm charges after officers allegedly discovered marijuana, cash, and a concealed handgun inside his vehicle.

The City of Statesville's Community Appearance Commission has announced the recipients of its Spring 2026 Community Appearance Awards, recognizing homeowners who have made exceptional efforts to enhance and maintain their properties.

A registered sex offender who authorities say fled North Carolina to avoid prosecution has been returned to Iredell County following a multi-state investigation that ended with her arrest near the Canadian border.

The race for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat has been moved from “toss-up” to “lean Democratic” by the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, reflecting recent polling trends showing Democrat Roy Cooper with a consistent advantage over Republican Michael Whatley.

Drivers across Iredell County are seeing a welcome change at the pump as gas prices continue a gradual downward trend over the past several weeks.

More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi stores nationwide have been recalled due to a potential undeclared allergen, according to federal health officials and manufacturer notices.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is beginning work today, June 16, to replace an aging pipe on a section of Odell Road near Marcel Road.

On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol K9 Division, Hickory Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), executed a search warrant at a residence in Hickory, North Carolina.

Two Statesville men are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office that linked them to a burglary in progress and several additional break-ins in the Blackwelder Road area.

An Alexander County man already on pre-trial release for charges involving the downloading and distribution of child sexual abuse material is back in custody facing new charges.

A Taylorsville woman is facing multiple felony charges following an identity theft and fraud investigation by the Taylorsville Police Department.

A Statesville woman is facing drug-related charges following an arrest by the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.