The president of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to step down from the role in September to pursue new opportunities. In a message to chamber members, the outgoing president said the decision came after much consideration and emphasized...
North Carolinians Invited to Share Their Ideas at Statewide Economic Development Listening Sessions
Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Commerce is inviting residents across the state to help shape North Carolina’s economic future by participating in a series of public listening sessions starting Aug. 27. These sessions will give North Carolinians a...
Danielle Simmons Promoted to Director of Critical Care and Progressive Care at Iredell Memorial Hospital
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Danielle Simmons, MSN, RN, has accepted the role of Director of Critical Care and Progressive Care units at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Simmons graduated with her associate degree in nursing from...
Iredell Home Health earns 2024 SHPBest “Superior Performer” Patient Experience Award
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Home Health, a part of Iredell Health System, has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for...
Gilead Sciences to Pay Over $200 Million Following Kickback Allegations, Announces AG Jeff Jackson
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Gilead Sciences will pay $202 million to resolve claims that it paid kickbacks to doctors in exchange for promoting its HIV medications, resulting in millions of dollars of false claims submitted to...
Iredell Memorial Hospital nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Memorial Hospital, a part of Iredell Health System, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most...
It’s Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven: How to get free drink
IRVING, Texas — 7-Eleven, Inc.’s annual birthday tradition is coming back in a bold and colorful way this Slurpee® drink season. Tastebuds across the country are in for a treat on Friday, July 11 (7/11), when the world’s largest convenience retailer celebrates its...
CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business
Raleigh, NC North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that the state has earned the ranking. "This confirms what we have known for a long time – that North Carolina...
Spicy McMuffin Joins McDonald’s Breakfast Menu in Select Markets
McDonald’s has announced the launch of the Spicy McMuffin, a new addition to its breakfast lineup, available for a limited time in select markets across the United States. The Spicy McMuffin features the chain’s traditional English muffin sandwich, but with a spicy...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Action to Protect North Carolinians’ 23andMe Genetic Data
RALEIGH – July 2nd, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolinians’ genetic data with 23andMe will not transfer to a for-profit third party, instead staying with TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit organization created by one of 23andMe’s cofounders....