ICTV NEWS Daily Update

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Current Events and Community News

Retirements
- Mooresville Fire-Rescue Chief Curt Deaton is retiring on March 27 after 30 years of service.
- Iredell County Fire Marshal David Souther is scheduled to retire at the end of March.
- Lee Harris, Crime Analyst for the Statesville Police Department, is retiring after over 20 years with the city.
Statesville Arts
- The Downtown Statesville Spring Art Crawl recently showcased the talents of approximately 40 artists in various local businesses.
Health and Safety
- Iredell Health System hosted “Mammo Mondays” at Iredell Mooresville on March 23, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- The Statesville Police Department was scheduled to host a Car Seat Check event on March 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT at 779 Eastside Drive.
Community Groups
- Iredell County 4-H members have had a productive start to the year, participating in leadership events and statewide competitions.

Crime and Public Safety Reports

New Narcotics Partnership
- The Statesville, Mooresville, and Troutman Police Departments partnered to implement a new narcotics incinerator project.
- The incinerator was partially funded by a $10,000 grant from the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI).
- It allows for the safe destruction of drug evidence and expired medications from local take-back programs.
Recent Arrests (March 20–21) by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO)
- Woodleaf Area: Todd Junior Rupard was arrested and faces drug charges after an ICSO deputy found a bag of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Wilkesboro Highway.
- Troutman Area: A Taylorsville man was charged with arson for intentionally setting a fire inside the men’s restroom at the Pilot Travel Center on Charlotte Highway, related to burning an occupied commercial building.
- Statesville: Jonathan Ryan Taylor was arrested on a charge of Felony Conspiracy.
- Statesville: Brandon Lee Lewis was arrested and charged with Assault On A Female By Male Over 18 Years Of Age and Misdemeanor Crime Of Domestic Violence.

Local Government Updates

Iredell-Statesville Schools (I-SS)
- The school district announced plans for a series of redistricting open houses, necessitated by the upcoming opening of Weathers Creek High School and Parkertown Elementary School.
- Members of the Board of Education reportedly clashed over selecting a permanent board chair and delays in filling the vacant District 2 seat.
Mooresville Town Updates
- The Town Board approved a waiver allowing the developer of the Brentwood Phase 5 project to reapply for a rezoning request that was previously considered.
- The Water and Sewer Enterprise’s Revenue rating was upgraded by Moody’s Ratings from Aa2 to Aa1.
Statesville City Updates
- Brookdale Drive was scheduled to be closed starting Monday, March 23, 2026, for storm drain repairs between Stockton Street and the site of Sparky the Fire Dog’s 75th birthday celebration.
- The Public Grounds & Cemeteries Division will be removing all time-worn flowers, wreaths, and similar items from the cemetery.
Troutman Town Updates
- The Planning & Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 23, was cancelled.
- The Town Council extended the leaf pickup schedule, including services provided the week of March 23rd.

Other Significant News

Political Action
- NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general to challenge a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rollback, which is projected to increase fuel costs.