Sheriff: Traffic stop on I-77 leads to seizure of nearly 20 pounds of marijuana

Two suspects in an early Tuesday morning attempted robbery in Mooresville are in custody following a multi-agency investigation. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest Zion Michael Roberts, 20, of Charlotte in connection with the attempted armed robbery at 119 Super Sport Drive. A 17-year-old accomplice, whose name was withheld, was also apprehended.

District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases, which were heard during the January 17 session of Iredell County Superior Court:. ♦ Anitra Gregory pleaded guilty to Sale of Schedule II Controlled Substance and was sentenced to 12-24 months suspended. ♦ Brittany Blackwood pleaded guilty to...

Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Shane Nixon has been traveling the county in January, sharing information about substance misuse with 10 civic, youth, and faith-based groups. He’s also spreading the word about the first “In The Know” Community Conversation About Substance Misuse at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on February 7.

Jeffrey Dalton Lentz, 62, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Jeffrey was born on March 16, 1960, in Iredell County to Jacob Dalton and Janine (Cashion) Lentz Jr. Jeffrey graduated from South Iredell High School and was employed as a machinist. Later in life he enjoyed...

Mr. Kontrel Dive Mayfield, 43, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 5, 1979, to the late Donna Marie Mayfield and Arney Torrence. He departed this life on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Kontrel attended Iredell County Schools, and he was self-employed as a barber. He loved cutting his grandchildren’s...

Jeffrey Lynn Richardson, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 26, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1955, in Lenoir, N.C., to the late David and Betty Richardson. Jeff was a wonderful, Christian man who was very devoted to his church, Fair View United Methodist, where he was a member for more than 40 years. He served the church in many different capacities, most recently as serving as church council chair, lay delegate to the conference, choir member and Sunday school teacher.

George “Leo” Pardue, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Richmond County, N.C., on February 26, 1938, to the late David Pardue and Verna Holbrook Pardue. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Jean Pardue, and a brother, Roger Pardue.

Skyrocketing material and construction costs have increased the estimated price tag for Weathers Creek High School to $177 million, forcing Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and Iredell County commissioners to make some difficult choices and answer tough questions. In March 2020, Iredell County voters approved a one-cent property tax rate increase to...

Our sweet precious mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Betty Jean Messick Baity, entered the gates of heaven on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1941, in Iredell County. Her parents were Reid and Mary Evelyn Moose Messick. Betty was married to the love of her life,...

Victor Allen Sisk, 63, passed away Monday January 23, 2023. He was born August 28, 1959, to the late Jack Sisk and Faye Swicegood Sisk. Victor was a dedicated father and grandfather who enjoyed doting on his family. He also loved sports and enjoyed watching NASCAR and football. He especially enjoyed going to watch the Statesville Greyhounds, and he never missed a game. Victor also enjoyed playing golf. He also held a patent with the U.S. Patent Office. Victor also selflessly gave of himself and his time for various medical research causes.

Code: 60015024-1 Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL. DETENTION DEPUTY SHERIFF (BAILIFF) TRANSIT DRIVER II W/ CDL (PART TIME) TRANSIT DRIVER I NON-CDL (PART TIME) SITE OPERATOR (PART TIME) Position: 750003. Code: 60015193-1 Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL. Location: S/W MOORESVILLE. Posting End Date: 02/02/2023. Salary: $16.26-$25.36. SCALE HOUSE OPERATOR (PART TIME) Position:...

David Wayne Martin was a big man with a big heart who faithfully served his family, his community and his Lord. Martin, who passed away on January 21 at the age of 64, was well known and widely respected throughout Iredell County for his work as the director of emergency management. He also devoted countless hours to serving his neighbors through the rescue squad and Ebenezer Volunteer Fire Department.

It is my passion and dream to bring a K-8 STEAM charter school to Statesville and Iredell County. I believe that we can build an education model that is so innovative that we can prepare students for a world which we have yet to imagine. I also maintain that this type of school will raise the achievement of our most at-risk students. A public charter school is held to the same accountability standards as traditional public school, but it has much more flexibility with how to operate. Also, there is a monumental amount of grant money available to help fund a school such as this.

Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Job Summary: Assistant Director of Electric Utilities performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work overseeing the design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s electric transmission and distribution system; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel except the Director.

The Troutman Elementary Fuel Up to Play 60 leadership team recently conducted a schoolwide taste test for strawberry yogurt parfaits with the help of the School Nutrition team. The cafeteria team prepared 750 samples for all students and staff, and the FUTP60 leadership team handed out samples to all students...

Industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.”. Seth Ledford, a program specialist for Iredell County Public Library, is building on that famous quote by encouraging residents to adopt a can-do attitude in the new year.