The I-77 rest area near Tomlin Mill at mile marker 58 in Iredell County has been temporarily closed due to a water leak. The closure, affecting both northbound and southbound access, began on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 11:55 AM and is expected to last until...
Stony Point Woman Arrested for Meth After Traffic Stop
On the evening of January 7, 2025, a traffic stop on Charlotte Highway resulted in the arrest of Ann Lucas, 45, of Stony Point, for narcotics-related charges. According to law enforcement, officers conducted the stop around 7:00 p.m. in the 1000 block of Charlotte...
Attorney General Sues Six Landlords for Illegal Rent Hikes
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued six landlords for illegally working together and with the software company RealPage to raise North Carolinians’ rents. The six landlords are Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, Blackstone’s LivCor LLC, Camden Property...
Annual Statesville Masonic Lodge Blood Drive Aims to Save Lives
The 36th Annual Statesville Masonic Lodge #27 Community Blood Drive is set to take place on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Statesville Civic Center. This longstanding event, one of the largest Red Cross blood drives in North Carolina, provides a vital opportunity...
Free Month with Annual Membership at Iredell County Recreation Center
The Iredell County Recreation Center is welcoming the new year with a special promotion for those ready to prioritize health and wellness. Residents who sign up for an annual membership during January will receive an extra month free, adding even more value to the...
Overnight Lane Closure Scheduled for Northbound I-77 in Mooresville
MOOREVILLE, NC — Motorists traveling on I-77 in Iredell County should prepare for delays as maintenance crews work overnight on the express lanes. The project, which affects a stretch of highway between mile markers 32.2 and 34.4, will close one of three lanes in the...
Tillis Helps Secure $1.65 Billion in Disaster Block Grants for WNC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced $1.65 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. This funding comes directly from the bipartisan...
Winter Storm Expected Friday and Friday Evening
A winter storm is expected to impact the region on Friday, bringing snow during the day and transitioning to a mix of wintry precipitation by evening. Daytime snow will gradually increase in intensity before becoming mixed with sleet and freezing rain overnight as...
Statesville Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Dollar General
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at approximately 8:40 PM, officers with the Statesville Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Dollar General located at 1703 Wilkesboro Highway. According to employees, a man entered the store, displayed a...
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Eliminate Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced the finalization of a rule that will remove medical debt from credit reports, a move expected to significantly impact the financial health of millions of Americans. This action will raise credit scores by...