Statesville, NC – The City of Statesville has announced a temporary closure of W. Water Street as part of the ongoing Waterline Replacement Project. Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, W. Water Street will be closed to all traffic from N. Meeting Street to N. Center...
Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions with Rain, Thunderstorms Likely
The region will start the day under mostly cloudy skies, with thunderstorms expected to develop by the afternoon. There is potential for heavy rainfall, and temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 87°F. Winds will come from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph. The...
Heat-Related Illnesses on the Rise in North Carolina
Heat-related illnesses are becoming an increasing concern in North Carolina, with a sharp uptick in emergency department visits this year. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is urging residents to take extra precautions as the state...
NC Department of Labor Recovers Over $2.5 Million in Unpaid Wages for North Carolina Workers
Raleigh, NC The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has recovered more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages on behalf of workers across the state. This milestone, achieved under the leadership of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, reflects the department’s unwavering...
NCDOT Seeks Public Input for 2028–2037 Transportation Improvement Plan
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is in the early stages of updating its State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), a long-range plan that outlines construction funding and scheduling for transportation projects across the state over a...
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Enters 2026 U.S. Senate Race
RALEIGH, N.C. — Roy Cooper, who served two terms as North Carolina governor and previously as the state’s attorney general, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. In a campaign video, Cooper stated that after careful consideration, he...
North Carolina Begins Economic Development Planning Through 2030
Raleigh, N.C. Today in partnership with Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced the official kickoff of the state’s next Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan, which will seek input from North Carolinians throughout the...
Heat Advisory Issued for Iredell County and Surrounding Areas
Iredell County, NC — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Iredell County and portions of northeast Georgia, the North Carolina Piedmont and western areas, as well as Upstate South Carolina. The advisory currently in effect runs from noon today...
Mooresville Police Recover Child, Arrest Woman on Kidnapping Charge
Mooresville, NC – On July 24, 2025, officers with the Mooresville Police Department responded to a report involving the possible kidnapping of a 4-year-old child. Upon investigation, officers determined that the child was in the custody of the Iredell County...
Search Warrant Execution in Statesville Leads to Drug Seizure and Arrest
On July 24, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team (SERT), working alongside narcotics investigators, executed a search warrant at 1304 Forest Park Drive in Statesville. The warrant was the result of an investigation into the illegal sale of...










