Good morning, Statesville.

The Domestic Violence Task Force and Statesville Woman’s Club held a march downtown on Sept.

26 to launch Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Attendees honored Pam Navey (a longtime police resource) before gathering at the club facility for a light breakfast and program.

An Italian battery parts maker will invest $3.3 million to expand production at its Fanjoy Road facility in Statesville.

The family-owned firm plans to produce lead bushings (terminals for batteries) starting in Q2 2027 and will complete the project by December.

Four Iredell County high schools are still competing for T-Mobile’s $1M grand prize as they showcase creative ideas and teamwork.

The contest continues with winners to be announced later.

Two area educators got recognized as Matthews KinderCare teacher Miriam Cortez was named one of 25 nationwide for the Teacher of the Year Award.

The honor brings company recognition, a cash award, professional development, and a one-year membership in a professional organization, according to Center Director Tiffany Guidera.

North Carolina education leaders are proposing new public school math standards that replace Math 3 and Math 4 with career-focused electives.

The State Board of Education will vote Thursday — if approved, the standards will take effect in 2028.

The West Iredell Warriors will host unbeaten, ranked East Lincoln today in a football game considered the biggest in nearly 20 years.