William Connor Roberts, 20, of Statesville was arrested by Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputies on Saturday, April 12, following a reported disturbance at the Alexander County Fairgrounds. Roberts is facing multiple charges, including assault by pointing a gun, going...
Lenoir-Rhyne University Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Summer McGee as President
Lenoir-Rhyne University has selected Summer McGee, Ph.D, as the institution’s 13th president. Her appointment was enthusiastically approved by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees after a national search. McGee, the current president of Salem Academy and College...
Jordan Faces Additional Charges in Iredell County Investigation
On Monday, April 7, 2025, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding an ongoing investigation into Richard Dean Jordan. Information gathered during the investigation suggested that Jordan had also...
Tax Day, But NC Residents Have More Time
April 15 is traditionally recognized as Tax Day in the United States—the deadline for most individuals to file and pay both federal and state taxes. This year, however, North Carolina taxpayers are receiving additional time to file, with a new deadline of Thursday,...
Iredell Physician Network Opens ENT Practice with Dr. Jeffrey Brink
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Physician Network and Iredell Health System are excited toannounce the opening of Iredell Ear, Nose & Throat with Jeffrey E. Brink, MD, FACS.An open house and ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, April 24, from 4pm-6pm. The...
Jeff Jackson, 51 AGs Warn 9 Providers Over Robocalls
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson led the 51 bipartisan Attorneys General of the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force in sending letters notifying nine voice service providers that they may be violating state and federal laws by continuing to...
Governor Stein Responds to FEMA Match Extension Denial
Newland, NC — On Friday, Governor Josh Stein issued a statement following the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny North Carolina’s request for an extension of the 100 percent federal reimbursement for disaster recovery related to Tropical...
NCDHHS: Fight the Bite to Prevent Insect-Borne Illnesses
As warmer weather approaches, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases. In 2024, more than 900 cases of tick- and...
Sunny Skies and Warm Temperatures Expected in Iredell County Today
Residents of Iredell County, North Carolina, can expect a pleasant day on Monday, April 14, 2025, with mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures throughout the afternoon. The high is projected to reach around 84°F (29°C), following a cool start to the morning near...
Measles Cases Rise Across the United States in 2025
As of early April 2025, the United States has reported over 700 confirmed cases of measles across 25 states, marking the highest number of cases seen since 2019. A significant portion of the cases has been concentrated in Texas, which has reported more than 500 cases....