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More than two dozen sheriff’s deputies, State Bureau of Investigation agents, and first responders are searching Alexander County near a popular park north of Taylorsville.

Kelvin Simmons is wanted for robbing the First Horizon Bank in Statesville, and police say he was seen carrying a lunch box.

Three people from Hickory face criminal charges after an early-morning traffic stop Tuesday, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office said.

27-year-old Caleb Matthew Hale of Denver, N.C., will serve an active prison sentence of 12 to 19 years following his conviction for attempted statutory rape of a child younger than 15. He was convicted of the crime during Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday (May 30). The Honorable Justin N....

Eric Christopher Saxon , age 48 of Easley, South Carolina was arrested on Tuesday by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop on Highway 127. Saxon was placed in the Alexander County Detention Center with a bond set at $1,500.

From Salisbury to Belmont, Mooresville to Statesville, Kelvin Simmons is accused of walking into banks with a Minions lunch bag and walking out with fresh cash.

Taylorsville Police arrested 43-year old Tara Suzanne Smiley on Sunday, May 28th and charged her with two counts of misdemeanor larceny. She has been released from custody with a posted bond of $1,000. Her court date is listed for July 20th.

The SeaRey aircraft had engine trouble after taking off from nearby Long Island Airport, according to reports.

Joseph Carroll Matthews, age 44 of Taylorsville, was placed in custody on Tuesday for failure to appear. He missed at least one court appearance on charges dating back to February for felony possession of schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Matthews is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center under a secured bond of $20,000 with his next court date on Monday, June 5th.

A Concord man wanted in connection to a bank robbery earlier this week in Statesville is now wanted for hit at a bank in the mountains Wednesday. Concord man wanted for lunch box bank robbery now …. A Concord man wanted in connection to a bank robbery earlier this week...

The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births:. ♦ A girl, Janiya Arnee’ Myers, born to JR Myers and Christina Davis of Statesville. ♦ A girl, Meadow Rayne Fox, born to Shannon Fox and Jamie Gober of Statesville. ♦ A boy, Luke Dean O’Donnell, born to...

Jervane Allen Parsons, age 25 of Taylorsville, is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center on charges pending in Catawba County. He was incarcerated on Wednesday on warrants from Catawba County that include felony obtaining property by false pretense, misdemeanor common-law uttering and probation violation. His bond is set at $9,500.

A couple faces felony conspiracy and insurance fraud charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a report of a motor vehicle theft. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Anjelu Vito Sajetta, 51, and Crystal Inosente Sajetta, 28, both of Yellowstone Lane, Statesville, in a news release Tuesday.

Dana Denise Garr, age 40 of Hiddenite, was arrested on Friday May 26th by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. She was charged with fraud-felony obtaining property by false pretense. She was released under a secured bond of $20,000 with an appearance scheduled for Alexander County District Court on Monday, June 5th.

“We read to know we are not alone.” – C.S. Lewis. While I am a huge fan of the Iredell County libraries, there are more options placed around town where you can find free books at any hour of the day or night.

Daymark Recovery Services is a non-profit organization established to provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare services as defined by those in the community in need of mental health or substance abuse treatment options. Partners Behavioral Health Management provides access to a team of professionals who can provide treatment in a home, office, or community setting. They offer a comprehensive clinical assessment, crisis evaluations and observations, facility-based crisis treatment for mental health or substance use issues, and also use a mobile crisis team. Center for Emotional Health provides access to clinicians who specialize in treating mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, veteran mental health care, drug and alcohol treatment, and more. Mastor Mental Health provides services to help treat anxiety and panic disorders, depression, crisis and trauma, obsessive compulsive disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, schizophrenia, sexuality, and more.

The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to HealthReach Community Clinic to support the organization’s free health care clinic. The donation will enable HealthReach Community Clinic to purchase medicine and medical supplies for low-income individuals and families who qualify to receive care from the clinic. “We are excited to support...

Coaches Randy Stroud, Cody Phelps, Clarrissa Reinhardt, and Bri Rucker and some parents were prepared to scrimmage with the Special Olympics Eclipse Basketball Team this week at regular practice. The Special Olympics Iredell County Eclipse Basketball Team came to practice donning their new basketball outfits and sports bags to prepare...

A man from North Carolina died Monday while exploring an underwater shipwreck off the coast of Florida.

When Joe Bondi first came to Statesville, his plans didn’t extend beyond buying and flipping a few houses. His two brothers had moved to North Carolina from Buffalo to escape the cold weather and encouraged Bondi, who was living near Chicago, to do the same. Tired of working in...