The weekend in our region will bring plenty of sunshine with just a slight chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms. Saturday:Expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day. While most areas will remain dry, a stray shower or thunderstorm can’t be ruled out. Highs...
Iredell County Offices to Close for Independence Day Holiday
Iredell County government offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. The closure includes the following departments and facilities: Animal Services and Control* Department of Social Services (Child, Family, and...
I-40 Reopens Near TN/NC Border After Flooding and Landslides
Interstate 40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina border has reopened to traffic following cleanup and repairs prompted by recent flooding and landslides. Crews cleared debris from four separate locations along the highway and conducted repairs to both the on- and...
Progress Continues on Statesville Police Department Expansion and Parking Deck
Work continues on the Statesville Police Department Expansion and Parking Deck, with several key developments underway as the project advances toward vertical construction. Foundation work is set to begin next week with the installation of aggregate piers for the...
At Chimney Rock State Park Reopening, Governor Josh Stein Calls for Travelers to “Rediscover the Unforgettable” Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today reopened Chimney Rock State Park and announced “Rediscover the Unforgettable,” a new tourism initiative to bring more visitors back to western North Carolina. Advanced reservations are required to access the park, which will be open...
Commissioner Causey calls for safe practices during Fourth of July celebrations
Raleigh North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages the public to put safety first around fireworks and the grill during Fourth of July celebrations. “A few minor precautions can mean the difference between life and death,” said Commissioner...
Governor Stein On Budget Impasse
(RALEIGH) Yesterday Governor Stein released the following statement after the General Assembly adjourned without passing a budget: “The Senate and the House failed to come together to meet the needs of North Carolinians before the start of the new budget year. While...
Two Mooresville Residents Face Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Troutman
On June 26, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Charlotte Highway in Troutman involving a vehicle occupied by Travis Presnell, 44, of Mooresville, and Elizabeth Elliott, 43, also of Mooresville. During the stop, officers developed...
North Carolina to Impose New Rideshare and Taxi Tax Starting July 1
North Carolina will implement a new Transportation Commerce Tax beginning July 1, 2025. Under the measure, rideshare passengers using apps like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxi riders, will see an additional tax added to their fares. According to the North Carolina...
First Case of Measles Reported in North Carolina This Year
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of measles in the state this year. According to health officials, a child visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties became ill while traveling from another country where outbreaks...