RALEIGH – Patricia Osborne of Taylorsville tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $5 million top prize in the Millionaire Bucks game. Osborne bought her lucky $30 ticket from Market Basket on N.C. 16 North in Conover. When Osborne arrived at...
For first time, North Carolinians can bet on the Super Bowl
RALEIGH – For the first time, North Carolinians can place legal bets on the Super Bowl, choosing if they want to fly with the Eagles or ride with the Chiefs. Sunday's Super Bowl will be the first since the N.C. State Lottery Commission approved the start of sports...
Deadline Extended for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been extended to March 10, 2025, for individuals affected by Hurricane Helene in 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Applications can be submitted...
Virgil Kenneth Cumby
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil Kenneth Cumby on January 31, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Virgil was born on March 13, 1954, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Kenneth and Lois Cumby. He was the...
Statesville Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
Statesville, NC – A Statesville man was taken into custody early Sunday morning following a traffic stop conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Troy Carl Werkheiser, 56, of Doubletree Drive, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including felony...
Waffle House Implements Temporary Egg Surcharge Amid Rising Costs
Waffle House has introduced a temporary 50-cent surcharge per egg due to rising egg prices driven by a nationwide supply shortage. Signs posted in the Georgia-based restaurant chain’s locations cite the ongoing price surge, attributed to an aggressive strain of avian...
Community Tips Lead to Drug Bust on Concord Avenue
Statesville, NC – A narcotics investigation led by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the execution of a search warrant at 514 Concord Avenue, culminating in multiple arrests and the confiscation of illegal substances. The investigation began following...
Unseasonably Warm Weather Across The County
Iredell County, NC – Residents of Iredell County are experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures today, with a high of 74°F expected, tying the record set in 1989. The day began with sunny conditions and a morning temperature of 50°F. As the day progresses, skies are...
Cabinet Health Recalls Medicine Bottles Sold on Amazon Due to Child Safety Concern
Washington, D.C. – Cabinet Health has issued a recall for its 4 oz. refillable medicine bottles due to a failure to maintain child-resistant closures, posing a risk of child poisoning. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the plastic lid’s closure can...
Statesville Man Sentenced in Iredell County Drug Case
Statesville, NC – A Statesville man has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison following his conviction on drug-related charges in Iredell County. Randall Carr, 45, pleaded guilty to trafficking in opium or heroin and six counts of possession with intent to sell...










