Raleigh, N.C. – A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to eliminate the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed handgun in the state. The proposed legislation, titled "An Act to Protect a Person’s Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun...
WNC Nature Center Reopens Following Hurricane Helene Cleanup
Asheville, N.C. – The WNC Nature Center has officially reopened to the public following extensive cleanup and restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The popular wildlife facility, which houses native Appalachian animals and provides conservation...
Iredell County woman charged with insurance fraud
RALEIGH North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Katherine Marie Lovelace, 53, of 1026 Adams St., Statesville. Lovelace was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies....
Transportation Commerce Tax Goes Into Effect On July 1
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. This tax, enacted under Session Law 2023-134, will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network...
North Carolina Bill Proposes Cannabis Legalization and Regulation
A bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to legalize and regulate the sale, possession, and use of cannabis in the state. The proposed legislation outlines a framework for cannabis legalization, drawing comparisons to alcohol regulation and...
Warm and Breezy Weather in Iredell County
Today, March 19, 2025, Iredell County, North Carolina, is experiencing unseasonably warm and sunny conditions. Temperatures are expected to reach a high near 80°F, accompanied by a breezy afternoon with winds gusting up to 20 mph. The combination of low humidity and...
Jennings Park Reopening
The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department has announced the grand reopening celebration of Jennings Park, scheduled for March 20, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at 141 Deitz Rd, Statesville, N.C., and will commemorate the renovation of the...
Dorothy Jarvis Tucker
A true middle child, Dorothy was the seventh of 13 born to Clarence and Polly Mae (Nicholson) Jarvis of Union Grove, NC in northern Iredell County. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Ferriaola, and Carolyn Morgan, and by three brothers, Wayne Jarvis, Ronald Jarvis,...
Donald Gerard Landy
He attended seminary school in San Antonio, Texas then enrolled in the United States Air Force where he became a pilot. Don met the love of his life, Loretta Fese at St. Ferdinands Church in California, and they were married for 60 beautiful years. Don and Loretta...
Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy and Plans to Close All U.S. Stores
LOS ANGELES -- F21 OpCo, LLC, the operator of Forever 21 stores and licensee of the brand in the United States, has announced that it and certain U.S. subsidiaries have filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the...