HICKORY, N.C. – FEMA is reaching out to survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who are staying in hotels through the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program to assess their ongoing need for temporary housing support. The TSA program provides short-term shelter by...
NC Offers Energy Aid for Low-Income Households and Hurricane Survivors
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) began accepting applications on January 2, 2025, for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). This program offers support to households struggling to meet heating costs during the colder...
Overnight Lane Closures on Southbound I-77 for Maintenance
Nighttime maintenance work will close one of three lanes in the southbound express lanes of I-77 between mile markers 34.4 and 28.3 in Mooresville, Iredell County. The closures will begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM and continue until Wednesday, January...
Prolonged Arctic Cold Wave Grips Region Through Thursday
A powerful Arctic airmass has settled over the region, bringing unseasonably cold temperatures that are expected to persist through at least Thursday morning. High temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing in the mountains, foothills, and parts of the...
Thomas “Buck” Summers
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, Thomas “Buck” Summers, 88, of Statesville, North Carolina, gained his heavenly wings at Valley Nursing Facility in Taylorsville. He was born on January 31, 1936, in Iredell County, to the late Rufus and Minnie Summers. Buck was preceded in...
City and Iredell County Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all city and Iredell County government offices will be closed on Monday, January 20. The holiday, which honors the civil rights leader’s legacy and contributions to equality and justice, is a federally observed event...
Powerball jackpot grows to $331 million for tonight’s drawing
RALEIGH – The Powerball jackpot keeps on climbing as it now stands at $331 million for Saturday’s drawing. A winner tonight could claim the jackpot as a $331 million annuity or $145.1 million in cash. “As players try their luck at winning these big jackpots, they...
North Carolina Lottery Commission Releases December Sports Wagering Revenue Report
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for December. It compiles the revenue in the month as submitted by the eight licensed interactive sports betting operators. Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31, account...
Hurricane Helene Recovery Program Expands to 39 North Carolina Counties
Raleigh, NC — Residents in 39 North Carolina counties are now eligible to apply for temporary jobs aiding in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced Friday. This marks an expansion from the initial 25 counties announced...
Capital One Users Face Delays in Deposits Due to Processing Disruption
NEW YORK — Some Capital One customers continued to experience delays in receiving deposits and payments on Friday morning following a processing disruption that began earlier this week. Reports of issues, particularly with deposits and account balances, surfaced...










