Nighttime maintenance work will close one of three lanes in the southbound express lanes of I-77 between mile markers 34.4 and 28.3 in Mooresville, Iredell County. The closures will begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM and continue until Wednesday, January...
Prolonged Arctic Cold Wave Grips Region Through Thursday
A powerful Arctic airmass has settled over the region, bringing unseasonably cold temperatures that are expected to persist through at least Thursday morning. High temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing in the mountains, foothills, and parts of the...
City and Iredell County Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all city and Iredell County government offices will be closed on Monday, January 20. The holiday, which honors the civil rights leader’s legacy and contributions to equality and justice, is a federally observed event...
Powerball jackpot grows to $331 million for tonight’s drawing
RALEIGH – The Powerball jackpot keeps on climbing as it now stands at $331 million for Saturday’s drawing. A winner tonight could claim the jackpot as a $331 million annuity or $145.1 million in cash. “As players try their luck at winning these big jackpots, they...
North Carolina Lottery Commission Releases December Sports Wagering Revenue Report
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for December. It compiles the revenue in the month as submitted by the eight licensed interactive sports betting operators. Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31, account...
FDA Revokes Authorization for FD&C Red No. 3 in Food and Drugs
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)...










