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šŸŒ± Which Statesville star topped this yearā€™s Allā€‘Iredell track honors?

Statesville, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Statesville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Statesville star topped this yearā€™s Allā€‘Iredell track honors?
  • Deputies detail machete assault just outside Statesville
  • How a Davie County chase led to a Statesvilleā€‘linked drug bust

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ State champion thrower, sprinter highlight Iredell's best in track and field (mooresvilletribune.com) ā€” Statesville track standout Promise Lovelace headlines this yearā€™s Allā€‘Iredell County track and field team, reflecting a strong local showing in throws and sprints. The piece highlights top senior athletes continuing at Division I programs and recognizes standout performances from across Iredell County schools. Local readers see how Statesville talent stacks up against county rivals.
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ā€¢ Man accused of machete attack hours after being released from jail in North Carolina (wyff4.com) ā€” Iredell County deputies say a man recently released from jail is accused of attacking someone with a machete near the Eufola community outside Statesville, leaving the victim with serious but stable injuries. Investigators say he also damaged vehicles and assaulted another person before being arrested early the next morning and jailed without bond. Residents may notice increased law enforcement activity in the area.
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ā€¢ 3 North Carolina suspects arrested in Iredell County in meth investigation after chase from Davie County, deputies say (myfox8.com) ā€” Law enforcement say a meth trafficking investigation tied to Iredell County led to the arrest of three suspects after a chase from Davie County, with one man identified as being from Statesville. Deputies report seizing large quantities of meth, cocaine, pills, and cash after the pursuit crossed into Iredell County. The case remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing regional drugā€‘enforcement efforts affecting Statesville.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing a kitten?
    About a month old. Very timid, scared. Found in our garage yesterday afternoon and now has been hanging out on our back porch. If you come closeā€¦ (Nextdoor Buffalo)
  • A super friendly, big, white dog has shown up at my house on Eufola near Buffalo Shoals.
    Has a collar but no tags. Send me a message with a pic if yours. I'll try to keep here today. (Nextdoor West Iredell)
  • Bluelinx Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler - Forklift Operator in Statesville. Apply here.
  • Kelly posted a job opening for Machine Operator/ stocker in Statesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Statesville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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