Iredell County, NC – Iredell Health System is pleased to announce the completion of the final phase of its Critical Care Unit (CCU) expansion and renovations at Iredell Memorial Hospital. The CCU provides care for two different specialties: intensive care and...
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 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,...
Piedmont HealthCare Hosts Open Interviews in January
Piedmont HealthCare will hold open interviews for job seekers interested in joining their team this month. Two sessions are scheduled: Friday, January 17, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at PHC Admin, located at 650 Signal Hill Drive Ext., Statesville. Friday, January 24,...
Statesville Announces Closures and Adjusted Schedules for MLK Day
The City of Statesville has announced that its offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Garbage collection services will also be affected, with a revised sanitation schedule in place for the week. Residential...
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)...
Atrium Health Implementing Visitor Restrictions to Help Protect Patients
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 13, 2025 – As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions, like staying up to date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene and staying home when...
CLT Airport Handles Winter Weather with Extensive Deicing Efforts
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (#CLTairport) reported impressive statistics from its winter weather operations over the weekend, ensuring safe travel for passengers despite challenging conditions. 184 planes were deiced. 50 tons of solid deicer were applied...
Duke Energy Names Harry Sideris as New CEO, Effective April 1
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective April 1, 2025. Sideris, currently president, will succeed Lynn...