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...
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Expands Lake Patrol to Lake Lookout
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has expanded its lake patrol operations to include Lake Lookout, repurposing a patrol vessel to enhance law enforcement presence and emergency response capabilities. The move aims to improve safety across the lake’s 13 miles of...
Attorney General’s Litigation Limitations Bill Introduced in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to limit the Attorney General’s ability to participate in certain types of litigation, particularly those that could result in the invalidation of executive orders issued by the President...
Elevated Fire Danger in Iredell County Amid Warm, Dry Conditions
Statesville, N.C. – Today, Iredell County is experiencing unseasonably warm and dry weather, leading to an increased risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for fire danger across North Carolina, effective until this evening....
Russ Ferguson Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for Western North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Russ Ferguson was sworn in yesterday as the United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on March 3, 2025, Ferguson took the oath of office, administered by United States District Judge...










