MOOREVILLE, NC — Motorists traveling on I-77 in Iredell County should prepare for delays as maintenance crews work overnight on the express lanes. The project, which affects a stretch of highway between mile markers 32.2 and 34.4, will close one of three lanes in the...
Tillis Helps Secure $1.65 Billion in Disaster Block Grants for WNC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced $1.65 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. This funding comes directly from the bipartisan...
Statesville Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Dollar General
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at approximately 8:40 PM, officers with the Statesville Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Dollar General located at 1703 Wilkesboro Highway. According to employees, a man entered the store, displayed a...
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Eliminate Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced the finalization of a rule that will remove medical debt from credit reports, a move expected to significantly impact the financial health of millions of Americans. This action will raise credit scores by...
Costco Issues Recall for Kirkland Cold & Flu Medication
Costco has announced a voluntary recall for a specific lot of Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medication, citing potential foreign material contamination. The recall affects Item #1729556 purchased between October 30, 2024, and November 30,...
Schools on Two-Hour Delay Again Due to Cold
Due to the ongoing cold weather conditions, area schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday. The decision was made to ensure the safety of students and staff during the early morning hours when temperatures are expected to remain particularly low. Families...
Winter Weather Disrupts Travel at Charlotte Douglas
Charlotte, N.C. — Winter weather on Monday caused significant travel disruptions at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with over 330 delays and more than 100 cancellations reported as freezing rain and icy conditions affected the region. Airport crews worked...
2025 State of the American Driver: Rising Costs Reshape Budgets
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerry, America's AllCar™ app, today releases the findings from its fourth-annual State of the American Driver Report, revealing how rising car ownership costs are tightening household budgets and...
Iredell County Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in November
RALEIGH, N.C. — Unemployment rates increased in the majority of North Carolina counties in November 2024, reflecting broader state and national trends. According to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, unemployment rates (not seasonally...
Iredell County Courts Announce Delayed Opening for Monday, January 6
All courts in Iredell County will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to anticipated conditions. The Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will open at 10:00 AM. Residents with scheduled court appearances or business at the courthouse are advised to...