Rev. Leonard Lee Middleton, Jr. ,75 of Statesville, NC passed away July 2, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1950 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Leonard Middleton, Sr. and Alma Darty Middleton. Lenny served in the US Army and later retired from the...
Costco Issues Recalls on Multiple Products Across Several Categories
Costco has announced recalls for several products spanning electronics, automotive supplies, home appliances, and food items. Members who purchased these products are encouraged to check item numbers and follow recall instructions for returns, exchanges, or refunds....
DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy
WASHINGTON—Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. The new policy will increase...
Wet Weather Pattern Continues Through Friday Across the Region
The region will start Wednesday with mostly sunny skies before clouds build and showers and thunderstorms become likely this afternoon. High temperatures are expected in the lower 90s, with south winds around 5 mph and heat index values reaching up to 101 degrees. The...
NCDMV Pauses License Expirations, Resumes Saturday Hours
ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Senate Bill 391 has been signed into law by Governor Josh Stein, establishing a moratorium on the expiration of Class C driver licenses in North Carolina. Under this...
Buffalo Shoals Fireworks Incident Leads to Multiple Arrests
On July 5, 2025, deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting individuals in a vehicle launching fireworks at an occupied residence on Buffalo Shoals Road. Deputy A. Leggett arrived on the scene and made contact with the victims, who...
Candidate Filing Opens for 2025 Municipal Elections
Candidate filing for the 2025 municipal elections opened on July 7 and will continue through July 18 at noon. Individuals interested in running for local office can submit their paperwork during this period. The upcoming elections will determine leadership in...
Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 546
“This bill will strengthen North Carolina's Medicaid program by providing coverage for women who have just given birth for 12 months, making telehealth services more accessible, and launching a new statewide Medicaid health plan for children and young adults served by...
Iredell Health System Celebrates 4,200 Combined Years of Employee Service
Statesville, NC — Iredell Health System recently celebrated individuals who have dedicated between 5 to 50 years of service to the community through their work within the health system, totaling 4,200 combined years. Employees celebrating 5,10, and 15 years were...
Governor Stein Provides Updates on Flooding
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein provided updates on recent flooding in central North Carolina and urged North Carolinians to stay safe and be aware of ongoing flooding and road closures in their areas. “I am grateful to the first responders who are keeping people...