MOORESVILLE – Next week, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be installing lane closures on Interstate 77 to begin work on a new bridge at the interchange with N.C. 150. The closures are part of the $249 million N.C. 150 widening...
Lewis Named Officer of the Year
Sheriff Darren Campbell and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office have announced that Deputy Travis Lewis has been named the recipient of the Lieutenant Williams Officer of the Year Award, an honor presented by the North Carolina Juvenile Officers Association. The award...
Governor Stein Vetoes Bills on DEI and Transgender Provisions in North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – July 3, 2025 — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has vetoed four bills passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly, blocking legislation that would have affected diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and transgender-related...
Chantal Brings Rain to North Carolina as Heat Holds Steady
North Carolina residents are feeling the heat this week as temperatures climb into the mid-90s while Tropical Storm Chantal dumps rain across parts of the state. Today’s ForecastThe mercury is set to hit 94°F under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Humidity levels...
Iredell County and Local Offices to Close July 4 for Independence Day
Government offices across Iredell County—and city offices in Mooresville, Troutman, Statesville, and surrounding areas—will close on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Affected services include: County departments: Animal Services and Control...
Spicy McMuffin Joins McDonald’s Breakfast Menu in Select Markets
McDonald’s has announced the launch of the Spicy McMuffin, a new addition to its breakfast lineup, available for a limited time in select markets across the United States. The Spicy McMuffin features the chain’s traditional English muffin sandwich, but with a spicy...
Ford Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Malfunction
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 1.1 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a software defect affecting rearview camera systems. The issue may cause the camera image to freeze, delay, or fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse, potentially increasing...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Action to Protect North Carolinians’ 23andMe Genetic Data
RALEIGH – July 2nd, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolinians’ genetic data with 23andMe will not transfer to a for-profit third party, instead staying with TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit organization created by one of 23andMe’s cofounders....
Governor Stein Takes Action on 12 Bills
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein signed eight bills into law and vetoed four bills. Governor Stein made the following statement on his vetoes of Senate Bill 558, Senate Bill 227, House Bill 171, and House Bill 805: “At a time when teachers, law...
Governor Stein Takes Action On 10 Bills
(RALEIGH) Yesterday, Governor Stein signed seven bills and vetoed three bills. Governor Stein made the following statement on his veto of Senate Bill 266: “This summer’s record heat and soaring utility bills has shown that we need to focus on lowering...