The Statesville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at Little Pigs Barbeque, located at 226 Brookdale Drive, shortly after 1 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Kevin Angell has resigned from the board following an altercation with fellow board member Mike Kubiniec after the board’s January 12 meeting had adjourned.

The Statesville City Council held a virtual meeting Monday evening, approving a streamlined agenda and receiving updates on major infrastructure, public safety, and airport development projects, while also recognizing the challenges posed by recent winter storms.

Newton Police are continuing to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred yesterday, leading to multiple felony charges and active warrants for the suspect.

In the annual Groundhog Day tradition on Monday, February 2, 2026, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob and saw his shadow, signaling a prediction of six more weeks of winter, according to his handlers with the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.