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...
Progress Continues on Statesville Police Department Expansion and Parking Deck
Work continues on the Statesville Police Department Expansion and Parking Deck, with several key developments underway as the project advances toward vertical construction. Foundation work is set to begin next week with the installation of aggregate piers for the...
At Chimney Rock State Park Reopening, Governor Josh Stein Calls for Travelers to “Rediscover the Unforgettable” Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today reopened Chimney Rock State Park and announced “Rediscover the Unforgettable,” a new tourism initiative to bring more visitors back to western North Carolina. Advanced reservations are required to access the park, which will be open...
Commissioner Causey calls for safe practices during Fourth of July celebrations
Raleigh North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages the public to put safety first around fireworks and the grill during Fourth of July celebrations. “A few minor precautions can mean the difference between life and death,” said Commissioner...
Governor Stein On Budget Impasse
(RALEIGH) Yesterday Governor Stein released the following statement after the General Assembly adjourned without passing a budget: “The Senate and the House failed to come together to meet the needs of North Carolinians before the start of the new budget year. While...










