Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump is scheduled to make an official visit to Western North Carolina this Friday as part of his first official trip since taking office. The trip will also include stops in California to assess the damage caused by recent wildfires...
McDowell Chamber of Commerce Meeting Highlights Duke Energy’s Hurricane Helene Response
At a recent McDowell Chamber of Commerce meeting, Robin Nichols provided insights into the significant impact Hurricane Helene had on Duke Energy’s operations and the company’s extensive recovery efforts. During the storm’s peak, Duke Energy experienced transmission...
Iredell Charter Academy Closed Today
Due to inclement weather and anticipated hazards from snowfall and ice, the school will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All after-school care and extracurricular activities are also canceled. School officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests in Stolen U-Haul Case
On January 18, 2024, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Charlotte Highway involving a U-Haul truck reported stolen from Greensboro. The vehicle was being driven by Brandon Allen, 29, of Durham. Three additional occupants...
Statesville Police Officer Honored with Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism
STATESVILLE, NC – The Statesville Police Department is proud to announce that Corporal Casey Hoover was among the distinguished recipients of the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism, presented at the 72nd Annual Attorney General’s Awards Ceremony on...
McDowell High School Threat Update – No Confirmed Threat, Students to Be Dismissed at 10 AM
Around 8:11 am this morning McDowell County 911 received an anonymous call of a possible active shooter at McDowell High School. Law enforcement and emergency personnel immediately responded. Local, state, and federal law enforcement has conducted a thorough search of...
Overcast and Cold with Snow and Ice Expected Across the South
Today’s weather forecast calls for overcast skies and very cold temperatures, with a high of 28°F. Winds will be light and variable throughout the day. Heads-up: The weather system Enzo is expected to bring a stripe of snow and ice across the southern region....
McDowell High School Incident – Emergency Personnel On Scene
This morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., McDowell County 911 received a report of a possible active shooter at McDowell High School. Emergency personnel are on scene, and law enforcement has completed a primary search of the building. At this time, no victims have...
FEMA Assists Western NC Storm Survivors with Temporary Housing
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...