N.C. Department of Transportation crews and contractors initially focused on reopening the interstate the first week of January following severe damage from Hurricane Helene. The new damage will keep it closed until transportation and geotechnical engineers deem the...
Party City to Close All Stores, Wind Down Operations
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – Party City, the iconic party supplies retailer, is shutting down all its stores, marking the end of nearly four decades in business, CNN reported. In a Friday morning meeting viewed by CNN, CEO Barry Litwin informed corporate employees that...
Big Lots Faces Closure; All Area Stores Likely to Shut Down
COLUMBUS, OH – Beleaguered discount retailer Big Lots appears to be on the brink of closing all its stores, including those in the local area, following the collapse of a planned sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. The chain, which operates over 900...
Iredell County Alerts Residents to “Fake Law Enforcement” Scams
STATESVILLE, NC – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an uptick in scams involving impersonators posing as law enforcement officers to defraud residents. Scammers often demand personal information or immediate payment through unconventional methods like...
Statewide “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign Launches
RALEIGH, NC – The annual “Booze It & Lose It” campaign kicks off today, running through Jan. 1, to combat impaired driving across North Carolina. The initiative, part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, aims to raise awareness and reduce incidents involving...
North Carolina Sets Record for Seat Belt Use
RALEIGH – North Carolinians are buckling up more than ever, a new survey shows.According to the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program's recent survey, 92.8% of drivers and front-seat passengers are wearing seat belts this year. This usage has increased every...
Fire Contained in Downtown Statesville: No Injuries Reported
STATESVILLE, NC—A structure fire in Downtown Statesville was swiftly contained this Thursday morning, and no injuries were reported. At approximately 10:40 a.m., firefighters responded to a blaze at 227 E. Front Street, a small building less than 1,000 square feet in...
Checkers Score Late to Clinch Comeback Win
CHARLOTTE, NC– A depleted Charlotte squad dug deep in their rematch with Springfield, erasing a two-goal deficit and downing the Thunderbirds thanks to a late game-winner from Wilmer Skoog. The Checkers found themselves in a hole as Wednesday’s contest approached the...
Mooresville & Statesville Holiday Schedule
The Town of Mooresville offices will be closed from December 24 to December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Sanitation customers are advised of changes to the trash and recycling pickup schedule next week. The modified schedule is as follows: Monday,...
U.S. Attorney Warns of Holiday Cyber Scams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office is cautioning the public to stay vigilant against cybercriminals this holiday season, particularly as online activity surges and older adults face increased targeting. “Cybercriminals exploit the holiday spirit and...