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...
Shooting in Iredell County Linked to Domestic Dispute: Suspect on the Run
Iredell County, NC — In the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025, deputies from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at the intersection of Wiggins Road and Mount Ulla Highway. The call, received around 3:15 a.m., led officers to a...
Governor Josh Stein Issues Executive Order on Women’s Reproductive Freedom
Raleigh, NC Today in Charlotte, Governor Josh Stein announced an executive order reaffirming his commitment to protect women’s reproductive freedom. The executive order directs cabinet agencies to safeguard medical privacy, ensures women receive accurate information...