A vehicle crash has resulted in the closure of one lane on Interstate 77 North in Iredell County, near Statesville. The incident is located just past Exit 45, which connects to Amity Hill Road, at approximately Mile Marker 46. According to traffic reports, the left...
Structure Collapse and Fire at C&H Laundry Under Investigation
STATESVILLE, NC – March 6, 2025 – At approximately 10:17am, emergency responders were dispatched to a structure collapse at C&H Laundry, located at 1406 Shelton Avenue, following a single-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, crews from the Statesville Fire Department...
Vehicle Strikes Laundromat on Shelton Ave, Causing Fire and Partial Building Collapse
At approximately 10:20 AM today, a vehicle crashed into the laundromat located at 1406 Shelton Ave in Statesville. The impact caused the structure to catch fire, resulting in significant damage and a partial collapse of the building. Multiple emergency agencies...
Iredell County Courts Closed Today Due to Severe Weather
Iredell County, NC – Due to deteriorating weather conditions across the county, Iredell County Courts will be closed today. Officials made the decision at 9 AM this morning, citing concerns for public safety as roads become increasingly hazardous. Residents with...
Crash Closes Northbound Lanes of I-77 Near Troutman
A vehicle crash has shut down northbound lanes of Interstate 77 near Exit 42 (US-21) in Troutman. The accident, which occurred at Mile Marker 42 in Iredell County, is causing significant traffic disruptions. Authorities have not yet provided an estimated time for...
Two Lanes of I-40 Set to Reopen by March 1 Amid Ongoing Construction
Authorities have announced that two lanes of Interstate 40 will reopen by March 1, allowing for reduced-speed, two-way traffic through the area. While this marks a significant step forward in the project, officials emphasize that the roadway will remain an active...
Bomb Threat Reported at McDowell County Courthouse
MARION, NC – Authorities are responding to a bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse in Marion, reported at approximately 9:20 AM this morning. As a precautionary measure, downtown Marion is being evacuated, with officials directing people away from the area...
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Assistance in Locating Runaway Juvenile
MOORESVILLE, NC – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile. Harmony Anne Stewart, 15, was last seen leaving her residence at 131 Sagemore Road in Mooresville at approximately 6:30 AM this morning. She is...
Governor Josh Stein Requests $1.07 Billion for Western North Carolina Recovery
Governor Josh Stein has requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding efforts in western North Carolina. His budget request aims to strengthen the economy, expedite home reconstruction, repair infrastructure, assist farmers, restore private...
Midair Tragedy: American Airlines Jet and Black Hawk Helicopter Collide Over D.C., Multiple Fatalities Reported
On the evening of January 29, 2025, a tragic midair collision occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, involving an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The passenger jet, operating as American Eagle Flight 5342 from...