General Motors (GM) has issued a recall affecting nearly 100,000 vehicles due to potential transmission issues that could pose a serious safety risk. The recall includes more than 90,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet Camaros, manufactured with faulty transmission systems...
Iredell Health System Welcomes Director of Provider Relations
Iredell County, NC — Holly Murzyn, MHA, has been named Director of Provider Relations at Iredell Health System. This newly appointed role will serve as a liaison between the health system and providers, fostering communication, identifying growth opportunities, and...
Statesville PD Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Police Department will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walgreens, located at 951 Davie Avenue. This event offers the public a safe and convenient...
Power Restored After Storms Pass Through
As of Sunday, power had been fully restored to all Statesville Public Power customers following earlier outages. Customers were reminded to report any future outages to the outage line at 704-878-3479. Statesville Public Power lineworkers were acknowledged for their...
International Delight Creamer Recall
Danone, the parent company of International Delight, has issued a voluntary recall of more than 75,000 bottles of International Delight coffee creamer across 31 states due to concerns over spoilage and potential illness. The recall affects the following products:...
Dollar General Announces Store Closures
Dollar General has announced plans to close 96 store locations in the first quarter of the 52-week fiscal year ending January 30, 2026. This decision was disclosed in the company's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 report. In addition to these closures, the company...
Lane Closure Scheduled for I-40 Near Old Mocksville Road
Motorists traveling on I-40 East near Old Mocksville Road in Statesville should prepare for delays due to scheduled nighttime maintenance. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the right lane at Exit 154 will be closed from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. One of two lanes will remain open,...
Severe Storms Possible in Iredell County This Weekend
Residents of Iredell County should prepare for a weekend of varied weather conditions, including potential severe storms. Saturday, March 15: The day is expected to be cloudy and warm, with afternoon breezes. There is a risk of severe thunderstorms developing at...
Girl Scouts Face Lawsuit Over Cookie Ingredients
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Girl Scouts of the USA, alleging that their cookies contain harmful substances, including heavy metals and pesticides. The lawsuit, initiated by a New York resident, seeks $5 million in damages and demands clearer...
Officials Warn Iredell County Residents of Toll Payment Scam
Residents of Iredell County have reported receiving fraudulent text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls. Authorities warn that these messages are likely part of a scam targeting individuals across the country. The scam messages state that the recipient...