Cleveland Police arrested a man on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 70 West earlier this month.

Sheriff Darren Campbell said a routine traffic stop on Salisbury Highway led to a foot chase, K-9 search, and multiple drug-related charges.

The Statesville City Council has approved plans for a new 14-unit townhome development in South Statesville following an evidentiary hearing on a special use permit.

A regularly scheduled school board meeting led by Board Chairman Kevin Angell became dominated by procedural disagreements over agenda items, budget discussions, and the placement of public comment.

North Carolina absentee voting for the 2026 primary officially began yesterday, as county boards of elections across the state started sending out mail-in ballots to voters who requested them.