Statesville City Council approves rezoning and annexation for a proposed 48-home Moose Club Road subdivision near Wildewood, despite concerns over fire response times, infrastructure and city growth.

Looking for your next great read? Explore locally owned bookstores across Iredell County and the Lake Norman region! From independent bookstores in Statesville and Mooresville to new and used bookshops in Davidson and Cornelius, discover local bookshops, book clubs, coffee and books, and unique literary finds. Support local businesses and find your next favorite read with this guide to bookstores in the Lake Norman area and North Carolina.

This month's Written Here spotlight is Marie Davis, from Salisbury, NC with her new poetry book "Unforgettable Memories: A Journey Through Life."

North Carolina traffic fatalities fell 12% in 2025, with Iredell County also reporting fewer crash-related injuries. Explore statewide crash data, teen driving risks and safety trends.

Discover Mooresville artist Charlie Anthony, a contemporary impressionist painter inspired by architecture, travel and the beauty of everyday life in Lake Norman, NC.

Discover Maos Cafeteria, a new Statesville, NC, restaurant serving breakfast burritos, breakfast tacos, bacon, egg and cheese bagels, and fresh brunch favorites in Iredell County.

Lake Norman Record has compiled a list of trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat locations around Iredell County this Halloween season!

Learn how ALAS builds community in Iredell County through Spanish-language programs focused on wellness, financial literacy, leadership and cultural connection.

Statesville Tourism Development Authority wins a 2026 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award and reports tourism growth, visitor spending and local economic impact in its FY2026 annual report.

Statesville City Council's Oct. 19 meeting included housing proposals, rezoning decisions, airport funding and road closures affecting the community.

Discover what’s happening in Iredell County this weekend with Lake Norman Record’s roundup of local events, festivals, family activities and things to do in Statesville, Mooresville and the Lake Norman area.

Learn what’s on the ballot in Iredell County for the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections, including local races, judicial contests and three proposed NC constitutional amendments.

Laugh out loud with Theatre Statesville’s “The Red Velvet Cake War,” a hilarious Southern comedy featuring witty performances, unexpected twists and authentic Southern charm. Catch this entertaining community theater production in Statesville, North Carolina, running Oct. 22-25 at Avenue Three Sixteen.

Explore our Carolina BalloonFest photo gallery featuring colorful hot air balloons, breathtaking flights, and festival fun in Statesville, North Carolina. See highlights from this beloved Iredell County fall tradition.

Lake Norman Record Editor Samantha Hill reflects on 110 days of independent local journalism, announces a weekly Wednesday newsletter, and shares updates on community partnerships, local events and ways to support free news in Iredell County and the Lake Norman region.

Discover things to do in Iredell County Oct. 16-18, 2026, including Carolina BalloonFest, live music, fall festivals, local markets and community events in Statesville and Mooresville.

Find 2026 election information for Iredell County, including candidate profiles, early-voting dates, polling locations, sample ballots and official voting resources.

Discover how Dr. Steve Hill’s upcoming book brings Statesville’s dark history to life through ghost stories, local history, walking tours and interactive QR codes.

Carolina BalloonFest Executive Director Sam Parks shares the festival's hot air balloons, drone shows, community impact and family-friendly attractions in Statesville.

Meet Drew Egerton, a lifelong hot air balloon pilot with nearly 900 flight hours and three Carolina BalloonFest competition wins in Statesville, NC.