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...
Take the Plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County
The 2025 Special Olympics Iredell County Polar Plunge is set for Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the City of Statesville Leisure Pool. The annual event raises funds to support local athletes with intellectual disabilities through year-round training, competition, and...
Second Arrest Made in Hickory New Year’s Day Shooting
HICKORY, N.C. — Police have made a second arrest in connection with a New Year’s Day shooting that left one person seriously injured. Patsy Elaine Humphries, 31, of Lenoir, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with...
New Year Brings Legislative and Policy Changes
With the arrival of the new year, there are some changes in the laws and policies that govern the state. From tax updates to shifts in liability insurance and campaign finance rules, here are the key changes that took effect Wednesday (January 1). Income and Corporate...
Six Charged in Illegal Street Takeover in Iredell County
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities responded to reports of careless and reckless driving near the 400 block of Barfield Road on Monday, December 30, 2024. The incident was later identified as an illegal street takeover that had completely blocked the roadway. Troopers...
Statesville Police Officer Arrested on Assault Charges
STATESVILLE, N.C. — A Statesville police officer has been arrested and charged with domestic violence-related offenses, according to the Statesville Police Department. Officer Anthony Jerome Irving was taken into custody on December 30, 2024, and charged with...