Washington, D.C. – Cabinet Health has issued a recall for its 4 oz. refillable medicine bottles due to a failure to maintain child-resistant closures, posing a risk of child poisoning. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the plastic lid’s closure can...
Bookkeeper Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Over $1.6 Million from Two Small Businesses in Mooresville
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Marc Weiss, 50, of Charlotte, was sentenced today to 40 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for embezzling approximately $1.6 million from two small businesses, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District...
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...
Duke Energy launches $500,000 grant for NC recovery
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy today announced the launch of a new grant opportunity, offering $500,000 in funding to support organizations leading long-term recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Through Feb. 17, eligible organizations can apply for grants up to...
Iredell County man charged with obtaining property by false pretense
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Timothy Scott Gilbert, 60, of 2242 Shelton Ave., Statesville. Gilbert was charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a felony. According to special agents with the Department of...
Frontier makes another bid for Spirit Airlines
Denver, CO – Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC), the parent company of Frontier Airlines, confirmed on January 29, 2025, that it made a proposal to merge with Spirit Airlines, Inc. through the issuance of newly issued Frontier debt and common stock. The...
UNC and Duke Partner to Build NC’s First Freestanding Children’s Hospital
Durham and Chapel Hill, N.C. – UNC Health and Duke Health, two globally recognized academic health systems, are joining forces to establish North Carolina’s first freestanding children’s hospital as part of a comprehensive children’s health system. The new entity, NC...
American Airlines Employee Killed in Ramp Accident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte, NC – A tragic accident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Monday morning resulted in the death of an American Airlines (AA) employee. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on the airport apron, where ground operations are...
Iredell Health System Announces Director of Respiratory Therapy
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Georgia Marie Hayworth, RRT, RCP, BBA, as Director of Respiratory Therapy. Hayworth earned her respiratory therapy degree from Catawba Valley Community College, her Bachelor of Business Administration...
CLT Airport Commissions North End Around Taxiway
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...