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...
Lane Closures Scheduled for I-77 in Mooresville
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...