🌱 Planning a 2026 wedding? See what Statesville’s expo is offering.

Good morning Statesville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Planning a 2026 wedding? See what Statesville’s expo is offering.
• What serious FDA violations were found at a Statesville drug plant?
• What deputies say they found in a Statesville driver’s car

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Windy and not as cool, temps: high: 57, low: 26.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Save the date & register now for the 2026 city of Statesville Wedding Expo (statesville.com) — Statesville couples planning a 2026 wedding can already mark their calendars for the City of Statesville Wedding Expo at the Statesville Event Center on Sunday, February 22, from 1–5 p.m. The long-running showcase promises numerous vendors, giveaways, and planning resources to help locals organize every detail of their big day.
   

2. Sklar Personal Care Inc. MARCS-CMS 716656 — December 09, 2025 (fda.gov) — A Statesville drug manufacturing plant, Sklar Personal Care Inc. (BOV Solutions) on E. Garner Bagnal Boulevard, has received an FDA warning letter for multiple quality-control and safety violations. Federal inspectors cited problems with raw material testing, equipment cleaning, process validation, and overall quality oversight, and warned the company to correct issues quickly or face possible regulatory action.
   

3. Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Man On Multiple Charges (whky.com) — A Statesville man from Brick Yard Road was arrested after a weekend traffic stop near Hickory Highway led deputies to discover a handgun, ammunition, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in his car. Iredell County deputies say his license was revoked and he is a convicted felon, leading to multiple charges and a secured bond at the county detention center.
   

4. Iredell County Sheriff's Office warns of scam involving youth athletic information (statesville.com) — The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is warning local families, including those in Statesville, about a scam misusing the department’s youth athletics information in fake flyers and posts. Deputies stress these materials are not affiliated with the sheriff’s office and urge parents to verify any requests for money or personal details before responding.
   

5. Guilty verdict in tragic drunk driving crash that killed father and two children (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Statesville jury has convicted Austin Harmon in a deadly 2022 DWI crash that killed Michael Marlowe and his two children and seriously injured two other family members. Jurors heard emotional testimony from survivors before Harmon was sentenced to 20–30 years in prison, closing a case that has weighed heavily on many Statesville families.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Alexander Central Cougars vs Hickory Tornadoes
  Alexander Central High School , 223 School Dr , Taylorsville
  5:30 pm
• Winter Concert Family Night
  Harmony School Gym
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• LS Polar Express Day
  Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, NC 28115
• STEAM Storytime
  Cognition Davie , 119 N Salisbury St , Mocksville
  9:30 am
• Epic Networking - Mooresville
  Rise Cafe , 233 S Broad St , Mooresville
  12:00 pm
• Music & Social Time
  The Senior Care Place - Adult Day Healthcare and ADC , 107-A Commons Dr , Mooresville
  4:00 pm
• Parent Night Out - Cheer
  Alexander Central High School , 223 School Dr , Taylorsville
  5:00 pm
• The Little Tree Celebration (Holiday Event at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center)
  Statesville Fitness & Activity Center , 1875 Simonton Rd , Statesville
  5:00 pm
• Puddingstone
  The Green Room Community Theatre , 10 S Main Ave , Newton
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Winter Wonderland at FeedNC — FeedNC
  FeedNC , 2456 Charlotte Hwy , Mooresville
  9:00 am
• The Car Show at Lake Norman Brewery
  Lake Norman Brewery , 1753 Triangle Cir , Denver
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Alexander County celebrates grand opening of EMS Station #1 expansion
  A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, December 15, to celebrate the grand opening of a major expansion at Alexander County Emergency Medical Services … (Nextdoor )
• Hello neighbors!
  Last week I was in the hospital. I was delivered a package to my address right number wrong street. If anybody know who lives at 131, Branchwood,… (Nextdoor Branchwood)

• Harbor Freight Tools posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate in Statesville. Apply here.
• Iredell-Statesville School District posted a job opening for Exceptional Children EC Pre-K Teacher Assistant - Bus Driver in Statesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Statesville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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