Statesville, NC – Iredell Memorial Hospital has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals...
$55 Million in Relief Grants Recently Announced for Western NC Small Businesses
Governor Josh Stein recently announced that $55 million in relief funding has been distributed to 2,812 small businesses across western North Carolina through the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative. The grants are intended to help businesses recover from...
Nearly 500,000 Voter Records Removed in North Carolina as Part of Routine Maintenance
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina election officials have removed nearly 500,000 voter registration records from the state’s rolls in the first three months of 2025. The removals are part of a routine and legally mandated list maintenance process carried out by the State...
Temporary Road Closures Announced for Sewer and Maintenance Work
Beginning Monday morning, Round Keep Lane at Brawley School Road will be closed for approximately two weeks as contractor Lane Construction Corp. conducts sewer work at the entrance to the Windsor Woods subdivision. Drivers will still be able to access Round Keep Lane...
Temporary Street Closure Scheduled for Stockton Street
Stockton Street in Statesville will be closed for utility work on Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6. The closure will take place from North Center Street, near Hardee’s, to Gordon Street. On May 5, the closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., and on May 6, it...
Police Seek Help Identifying Driver in Bus Stop Violation
The Statesville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a school bus stop arm violation on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The incident occurred around 2:36 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Meeting Street. A dark gray...
Mooresville Encourages Citizens to Join Local Boards and Committees
The Town of Mooresville is inviting residents to take an active role in local government by serving on various boards and committees. These groups provide citizens with an opportunity to contribute their education, experience, skills, and interests while gaining...
Teacher Pay in North Carolina Falls Below National Average
Teacher pay in North Carolina continues to be a topic of concern as recent figures show that the state ranks among the lowest in the country for educator compensation. With an average teacher salary of $58,292 for the 2023–2024 school year, North Carolina currently...
AG Jackson Warns Against Buying Flood-Damaged Cars
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for flood-damaged vehicles when buying a car in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Bad actors may try to rip people off by covering up the water damage and selling cars at a significant...
Kannapolis Man Charged in Iredell County Vehicle Theft
A Kannapolis man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a vehicle reported last month in Harmony. Reginald Scott Brown, 38, was charged by Iredell County Sheriff’s Officers with felony larceny of a motor vehicle. The investigation began on March 10, when...