The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs, citing the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This action follows a 2022 color additive...
Senator Sawyer’s Radio Program Expands
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Senator Vickie Sawyer’s (R – Iredell, Mecklenburg) popular radio program, We’reJust Saying, co-hosted by David Coble, is set to expand its reach across the Piedmont and Western NorthCarolina. Beginning this Friday, the show will air weekly on...
Iredell-Statesville Schools Announce One-Hour Delay for Wednesday
Iredell-Statesville Schools will operate on a one-hour delay for both students and staff on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The decision was made to provide additional time for drivers to safely complete their routes during daylight hours, ensuring the safety of all...
Iredell Memorial Hospital Implementing Visitor Restrictions
Statesville, NC – As respiratory illnesses continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell MemorialHospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious symptoms, while protectingother patients from contagious viruses. Effective Wednesday, Jan. 15,...
North Carolina Secures $250M in Federal Aid for Helene Recovery
WASHINGTON – As part of the ongoing and long-term support for communities affected by Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $352.6 million in Emergency Relief (ER)...
Overnight Maintenance to Cause Lane Closures on I-77 in Mooresville
Mooresville, NC – Maintenance work on I-77 will result in moving closures affecting both northbound and southbound traffic between mile markers 30.6 and 37. The closures will impact left, right, and ramp lanes during nighttime hours. Schedule and Details: Start:...
Iredell-Statesville Schools Announce 3-Hour Delay Due to Icy Conditions
In response to hazardous road conditions caused by lingering ice, Iredell-Statesville Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Tuesday. The delay aims to ensure the safety of students, staff, and families, particularly in rural areas where roads remain...
Cold Weather and Icy Roads Keep Area Schools Closed
Iredell County, NC – Area schools remain closed today as cold weather and icy road conditions continue to pose safety concerns. Iredell-Statesville Schools (I-SS) have announced that students will participate in a remote learning day to maintain instructional...
Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today declared a statewide state of emergency in advance of the impending winter storm. He is urging people across North Carolina to prepare for cold temperatures, snow, and ice. “This storm will likely bring significant impacts from...
Mooresville Town Offices Adjust Schedules Ahead of Winter Weather
In anticipation of snow and ice, the Town of Mooresville will close all non-emergency services and locations on Friday, January 10, at 1 p.m. On Saturday, January 11, town offices and facilities will open on a delayed schedule at 12 p.m. The Town has implemented an...