CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte Douglas International Airport has officially commissioned the North End Around Taxiway, which enhances connectivity between the west runway and the terminal ramp, boosting both safety and capacity at one of the busiest airports in the...
Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam
Whether you’ve driven through a toll recently or not, you might’ve gotten a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls. It’s probably a scam. Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money. Learn how the scam works...
IRS Announces 2025 Tax Season Start Date and New Tools for Taxpayers
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of the agency’s historic modernization efforts. The IRS expects...
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 Bronco Sports and Mavericks
Ford Motor Company has announced a safety recall affecting approximately 272,817 vehicles, including the 2022–2023 Ford Maverick and 2021–2023 Ford Bronco Sport models. The issue involves the vehicles' 12-volt batteries, which may experience internal weld or...
Love United Iredell: A Month-Long Celebration of Community Giving
Statesville, NC - Love United Iredell, a month-long community fundraising initiative, is set to take place from February 1-28, 2025. This unique program aims to strengthen local nonprofits by raising vital funds, increasing public awareness of their critical work, and...
McDowell Chamber of Commerce Meeting Highlights Duke Energy’s Hurricane Helene Response
At a recent McDowell Chamber of Commerce meeting, Robin Nichols provided insights into the significant impact Hurricane Helene had on Duke Energy’s operations and the company’s extensive recovery efforts. During the storm’s peak, Duke Energy experienced transmission...
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...
Capital One Users Face Delays in Deposits Due to Processing Disruption
NEW YORK — Some Capital One customers continued to experience delays in receiving deposits and payments on Friday morning following a processing disruption that began earlier this week. Reports of issues, particularly with deposits and account balances, surfaced...
Iredell Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit Expansion and Renovations Now Completed
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...