Statesville, NC – On Saturday, June 28, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers with the Statesville Police Department Traffic Unit observed a vehicle operating erratically near the intersection of Inglewood Road and Grove Road. Officers attempted to initiate a...
Shooting Involving Iredell County Deputy Under Investigation
On the afternoon of Monday, June 30, 2025, an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a shooting incident outside the Family Dollar store located at 3338 Harmony Highway in Harmony, North Carolina. The incident occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. when...
Tropical Development Possible Near Florida as Stormy Weather Continues Across the Southeast
June 30, 2025 Weather conditions across parts of the Southeast are expected to remain unsettled through midweek, with warm temperatures, high humidity, and chances for showers and thunderstorms each day. On Monday, skies will be partly to mostly cloudy across the...
NCDMV Announces Summertime Changes To Help Waiting Customers Stay Out Of Sun
Raleigh, NC — June 30, 2025 As summer temperatures climb across North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is rolling out new measures aimed at protecting customers from the heat while waiting for service. In an announcement Monday, the NCDMV detailed...
Statewide ‘Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign in Effect Through July 6
RALEIGH – Every year, the Fourth of July holiday ranks as one of the deadliest periods on the nation's roads. The N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program launched its “Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It" campaign today to promote safe driving around the...
Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Thom Tillis announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, concluding two terms in the Senate. The announcement came on June 29, following a week of high-profile votes and growing political tension within his party. Tillis, who was first...
Police Investigate Weekend Shooting in Statesville Walmart Parking Lot
Statesville Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the Walmart parking lot on Crossroads Drive on Sunday, June 29. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 1:30 p.m. No injuries were reported at the scene. According to law enforcement,...
Weekend Weather Forecast
The weekend in our region will bring plenty of sunshine with just a slight chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms. Saturday:Expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day. While most areas will remain dry, a stray shower or thunderstorm can’t be ruled out. Highs...
Iredell County Offices to Close for Independence Day Holiday
Iredell County government offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. The closure includes the following departments and facilities: Animal Services and Control* Department of Social Services (Child, Family, and...
I-40 Reopens Near TN/NC Border After Flooding and Landslides
Interstate 40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina border has reopened to traffic following cleanup and repairs prompted by recent flooding and landslides. Crews cleared debris from four separate locations along the highway and conducted repairs to both the on- and...