WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – Party City, the iconic party supplies retailer, is shutting down all its stores, marking the end of nearly four decades in business, CNN reported. In a Friday morning meeting viewed by CNN, CEO Barry Litwin informed corporate employees that...
Big Lots Faces Closure; All Area Stores Likely to Shut Down
COLUMBUS, OH – Beleaguered discount retailer Big Lots appears to be on the brink of closing all its stores, including those in the local area, following the collapse of a planned sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. The chain, which operates over 900...
Iredell County Alerts Residents to “Fake Law Enforcement” Scams
STATESVILLE, NC – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an uptick in scams involving impersonators posing as law enforcement officers to defraud residents. Scammers often demand personal information or immediate payment through unconventional methods like...
Statewide “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign Launches
RALEIGH, NC – The annual “Booze It & Lose It” campaign kicks off today, running through Jan. 1, to combat impaired driving across North Carolina. The initiative, part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, aims to raise awareness and reduce incidents involving...
North Carolina Sets Record for Seat Belt Use
RALEIGH – North Carolinians are buckling up more than ever, a new survey shows.According to the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program's recent survey, 92.8% of drivers and front-seat passengers are wearing seat belts this year. This usage has increased every...
U.S. Attorney Warns of Holiday Cyber Scams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office is cautioning the public to stay vigilant against cybercriminals this holiday season, particularly as online activity surges and older adults face increased targeting. “Cybercriminals exploit the holiday spirit and...
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Local Charities Seek Support Following Winter Storm
The winter storm that hit Iredell County on December 3 has led to increased demand for assistance from local charities and shelters. With icy conditions leaving some residents without power and others unable to travel safely, organizations have stepped up to provide...
Iredell-Statesville Schools Close Due to Winter Weather
Winter weather led to the closure of Iredell-Statesville Schools on December 3, as icy roads and snowfall created unsafe travel conditions. The district announced the closure early in the morning after assessing the roadways. The snowstorm caught many by surprise,...