STONY POINT – Authorities have arrested 31-year-old Bryan David Hall of Johnny Martin Lane in Stony Point on misdemeanor charges of assault by pointing a gun, simple assault, and assault by communicating threats. Hall’s arrest follows the earlier charging of his...
Highway 150 Widening Project Set to Begin Night Work
MOORESVILLE – Contract crews will begin work on the Highway 150 widening project on Monday night, February 10, between U.S. 21 and Morrison Parkway. Initial work will include installing erosion control measures and necessary tree removal. Lane closures will be...
UnitedHealthcare Fined $3.4 Million Over Balance Billing Practices in North Carolina
RALEIGH – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has fined UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina Inc. and its affiliate UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. $3.4 million following a multi-year investigation into the companies' claims handling practices related to...
Mooresville Seeks Applicants for Historic Preservation Commission
MOORESVILLE – The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is seeking new members to fill several mid-term vacancies, with appointments scheduled to be made during the Board of Commissioners meeting on February 17, 2025. The HPC plays a key role in ensuring compliance...
U.S. Job Market Sees Modest Growth in January; Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.0%
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.0%, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employment gains were reported in health care, retail trade, and social...
McDowell County Courthouse Reopens After Investigation
MARION – Law enforcement and emergency personnel have completed their investigation at the McDowell County Courthouse, determining that no threat was present. The courthouse has now reopened to the public. In addition, previously closed roads, including Main Street,...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Investigates PowerSchool Data Breach
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced yesterday that he is investigating the recent PowerSchool data breach that impacted more than 62.4 million current and former students and teachers across the country, including nearly 4 million people in North...
Bomb Threat Reported at McDowell County Courthouse
MARION, NC – Authorities are responding to a bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse in Marion, reported at approximately 9:20 AM this morning. As a precautionary measure, downtown Marion is being evacuated, with officials directing people away from the area...
Stony Point Man Arrested in Connection with Thursday Morning Shooting
HIDDENITE, NC – A 60-year-old man, James Henry Hall of Stony Point was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday in Alexander County. According to authorities, the incident took place on Johnny Martin Road in Hiddenite around 10 a.m. Law...
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Assistance in Locating Runaway Juvenile
MOORESVILLE, NC – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile. Harmony Anne Stewart, 15, was last seen leaving her residence at 131 Sagemore Road in Mooresville at approximately 6:30 AM this morning. She is...