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Road Rage Shooting Suspect Arrested in Salisbury
The Salisbury Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a road rage shooting that left one person seriously injured.

Jordan Miles
Feb 241 min read


Two Arrested After Drug Trafficking Investigation in Mooresville
On February 21, 2026, officers with the Mooresville Police Department responded to a call for service regarding possible fraud at 109 Alcove Road in Mooresville.

Tanya Templeton
Feb 242 min read


Scam Alert Issued for Statesville Businesses Ahead of Airport Event
City officials are warning local businesses about fraudulent emails circulating in connection with an upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony at the Statesville Regional Airport.

Andrew Walker
Feb 241 min read


Felon Charged After Disturbance Call on Sigmon Road
According to Sheriff Darren Campbell, deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call on Sigmon Road on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Jordan Miles
Feb 241 min read


Statesville Man Faces Seven Felony Counts in Rutherfordton
A Statesville man is charged with seven felony counts of indecent liberties with a child in a case that stands out because the public arrest warrants identify the minor victims by name.

Annie Dance
Feb 232 min read


Nissan Issues Massive Recall for Rogue SUVs Over Engine and Gear Defects
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is overseeing one of the largest safety recalls of recent years after the Japanese automaker Nissan announced two major campaigns affecting hundreds of thousands of its Rogue SUVs in the United States.

Andrew Walker
Feb 232 min read


Authorities Probe Death of Wilkes Superintendent
The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Wilkes County Schools Superintendent Mark Byrd, who was found Friday afternoon at a residence in Hays.

Annie Dance
Feb 231 min read


Statesville City Council Reviews Utility Projects, Rate Plans
The Statesville City Council reviewed its strategic plan and discussed potential revenue and fee changes for electric, water, and sewer services during a winter budget retreat held Thursday.

Tanya Templeton
Feb 231 min read


City of Statesville Remains Under Severe Drought Designation
Statesville remains under a D2 Severe Drought designation, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, prompting continued calls for water conservation across the community.

Jordan Miles
Feb 231 min read


Operation SafeDRIVE Removes Thousands of Unsafe Truckers
North Carolina was among 26 states targeted in a nationwide U.S. Department of Transportation effort in January that removed nearly 2,000 unqualified commercial drivers and unsafe vehicles from the roads.

Annie Dance
Feb 202 min read


Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Statesville
Three former employees of the City of Statesville have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation at a local wastewater treatment facility.

Tanya Templeton
Feb 201 min read


Hickory Man Killed on I-40
Investigators say a 2025 Acura Integra traveling east on I-40 collided with a pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was identified as Bruce Matthew Hoyle, 35, of Hickory.

Jordan Miles
Feb 201 min read


Mocksville Man Charged in Cocaine Traffic Stop
A Mocksville man is facing drug charges following an early morning traffic stop in Davie County.

Andrew Walker
Feb 201 min read


Cleveland Man Held Without Bond on Domestic Violence Charges
A Cleveland man is facing multiple charges following a reported domestic disturbance earlier this week.

Jordan Miles
Feb 201 min read


Vehicle Fire Stops I-77 Traffic In Yadkin County
A vehicle fire early Thursday morning disrupted traffic for hours along Interstate 77 in southern Yadkin County.

Tanya Templeton
Feb 191 min read


Pedestrian Killed On I-40 In Hickory
One person was hit and killed while walking across Interstate 40 in Catawba County Thursday morning.

Annie Dance
Feb 191 min read


Wilkesboro Man Faces 11 Failure to Appear Charges, Habitual Felon Count
An Iredell County man was arrested Wednesday on numerous court-related charges, including 11 counts of failure to appear, according to jail records.

Andrew Walker
Feb 191 min read


Federal funding trims shift burdens to states, counties, cities
North Carolina legislators who met Wednesday to discuss cutting property taxes were hit with a grim report on the future of federal funding for states and local governments that could actually drive up costs for many programs, making tax cuts more difficult.

The Center Square
Feb 192 min read


Mooresville Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
The Mooresville Police Department (MPD) has officially launched its new Drone First Responder (DFR) program, an initiative designed to provide faster aerial response and enhance public safety across the community.

Jordan Miles
Feb 192 min read


Man Charged in Loader Theft
After a thorough investigation, detectives identified Justin Wilson, 40, of Statesville, as the suspect. A warrant was obtained charging Wilson with larceny of a motor vehicle.

Jordan Miles
Feb 191 min read
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