A black bear has been spotted in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park area in Statesville, prompting a response from the Statesville Police Department, which says it is actively monitoring the situation.

A newly released report from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety shows reported incidents of white-collar crime increased across the state between 2020 and 2024.

North Carolina is observing June 2026 as DeafBlind Awareness Month under a proclamation issued by Gov. Josh Stein, reinforcing statewide priorities around disability access, communication support systems, and equal participation in public life.

Drivers in Iredell County are being advised to prepare for a temporary road closure as bridge maintenance work is scheduled to begin later this month.

A Taylorsville man is facing multiple felony charges following an arrest earlier this week in Alexander County.

Two people have been arrested following a child welfare investigation that led to the discovery of illegal drugs and multiple firearms at a Statesville residence, according to authorities.

North Carolina drivers who forget important paperwork during a trip to the DMV now have a new way to complete their transactions without leaving the office.

A report of a trailer blocking a resident's driveway led to the recovery of stolen property and the arrest of four individuals in Alexander County.

Two Taylorsville residents are facing charges after an investigation into suspicious items left on the grounds of the Alexander County Courthouse led officers to the discovery of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

A Bermuda Run man has been arrested and a second suspect remains wanted following an investigation into the theft of more than $1,000 worth of decorative plants from a residential greenhouse, according to the Davie County Sheriff's Office.

Construction continues to move steadily forward on two major public safety infrastructure projects in downtown Statesville, with both the Statesville Police Department Expansion and the adjacent Parking Garage remaining on schedule.

Work continues to move forward on the next phases of the Municipal Operations Center project as city staff and project partners refine plans and prepare for future construction activities.

The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a $352.1 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, keeping the county property tax rate unchanged at 50 cents per $100 of assessed valuation while addressing the challenges of rapid population growth, shifting state and federal funding, and increasing demands on county services.

Iredell County Animal Services (ICAS) has recovered two additional horses that escaped from a local property on May 11, bringing the total number of recovered animals to nine out of ten, officials announced.

Drivers in Iredell County are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to trend downward heading into the summer travel season.

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began today, and Governor Josh Stein is encouraging North Carolinians to take steps now to prepare for potential tropical weather impacts in the months ahead.

A former Shelby police officer seen on video repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest has now been charged with assault, while court records reviewed by WAME News show prosecutors have already dismissed two of the criminal charges filed against the woman involved in the incident.

The Town of Troutman has reduced its water shortage response level from Stage 3 to Stage 2 following improved drought conditions and recommendations from state drought officials.

Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team arrested two individuals following a traffic stop that led to the seizure of more than 111 grams of marijuana and a foot pursuit involving a Sheriff's Office K-9.

A Taylorsville man has been arrested in connection with a felony breaking and entering investigation.