Statesville, NC – February 14, 2025 – The Statesville Police Department (SPD) is requesting assistance from the community in identifying two individuals involved in a larceny at a local Dollar General store on February 12, 2025. According to police reports, the two...
2 Children die from Flu in North Carolina
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season. One child in the Eastern region and another in the Central region of the state recently died due to complications...
Nissan and Honda Merger Fails as Automakers Fail to Agree on Terms
Nissan has officially ended merger talks with Honda, citing fundamental disagreements over the structure of the deal. The proposed $60 billion merger would have created the world’s third-largest automaker, but negotiations reportedly collapsed after Nissan rejected...
Deputies Arrest Employee for Larceny, Drug Possession at Harmony Store
Deputies in Iredell County have arrested a store employee on multiple charges following an investigation into a reported larceny at a Harmony business. Deputy A. Chapman and Deputy J. Raper responded to the Harmony IGA after receiving a report of an employee allegedly...
Flu Activity Rises in North Carolina as Health Officials Urge Precautions
RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has reported an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths across the state, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 117. "While fewer flu-related deaths have been...
Bobby “Bob” Nathaniel Green
Bobby ‘Bob” Nathaniel Green passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 77. Bob was born on July 17, 1947, in Morganton, NC. After he married Joyce Owenby Green at a youthful age, they shared a life of adventure with a focus on the family. Bob owned and operated a...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Order to Halt Health Care Cuts
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a temporary restraining order preventing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from unlawfully stripping funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health research at universities and research institutions across...
Suspect Arrested After Attempted Carjackings and Confrontation on I-77
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, an attempted carjacking incident on Interstate 77 in Iredell County led to the arrest of Jankly Omar Sarmiento-Korea. According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Sergeant N. Hodges was traveling southbound near Mile Marker 63...
Two Lanes of I-40 Set to Reopen by March 1 Amid Ongoing Construction
Authorities have announced that two lanes of Interstate 40 will reopen by March 1, allowing for reduced-speed, two-way traffic through the area. While this marks a significant step forward in the project, officials emphasize that the roadway will remain an active...
Rain and Temperature Swings Expected in Iredell County This Week
IREDELL COUNTY – Residents in Iredell County can expect a mix of rain, cooler temperatures, and some midweek warmth as the forecast brings a variety of weather conditions over the coming days. Monday will remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers, reaching...