Iredell County's animal shelter has a "Books and Buddies" program where children read to pets, calming animals and improving the kids' reading skills.

Two arrested after a high-speed chase in North Carolina involving a stolen Dodge Charger, multiple jurisdictions, and a collision with another vehicle.

The Matthews Alive Festival is set for Labor Day weekend, featuring concerts, a carnival, and a parade with a new route for enhanced safety and spectator space.

The Back to School Bash at Trump National, organized by the Iredell Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Unit, promoted community engagement as families interacted with law enforcement.

Indian Trail officials will host a Facebook Live on August 21 to discuss road conditions, infrastructure plans, and jurisdiction issues, inviting resident questions.

Hickory's Sails Original Music Series returns in September with free Friday concerts and a special Saturday event, featuring a diverse lineup of original music including 'Psychedelic Surf Country' and 'Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues'.

A shooting at a west Charlotte apartment resulted in serious injuries to one person early Saturday morning. Authorities are investigating but have not identified a suspect.

Antoine Depray Jackson from Charlotte was sentenced to 12 years for drug and gun charges after a search revealed cocaine and a loaded gun at his home.

The Zahra Baker All Children’s Playground at Kiwanis Park in Hickory will close its main play structure for a week beginning Monday, Aug. 18, to install new surfacing. Other sections of the playground will remain accessible, and updates will be posted on the City of Hickory’s website.

Mooresville retains a AAA Moody's bond rating and receives positive ratings from S&P, reflecting the town's strong fiscal management and economic health.

Union County Public Health maintains swimmer safety in public pools despite new legal exemptions for certain residential rental pools in North Carolina.

Iredell County Public Library hosts "Write Local: Iredell Author Fair" on September 27, featuring local authors from various genres, fostering reader-writer interaction.

Iredell County law enforcement arrested nine in drug raids and placed several children in protective services.