Iredell County, NC – As part of an ongoing effort to combat illegal narcotics, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 20 individuals for selling drugs to an undercover investigator between October and February. Arrest warrants remain active for eight...
Jonah MacWayne Lowe
Jonah MacWayne Lowe, 78, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his residence. A native of Iredell County, he was born to the late Jonah "King" Lowe and Laura Isabella McLain Lowe at Lowrance Hospital in Mooresville. Mr. Lowe was a graduate of...
Iredell County Health Department Warns Residents of Potential Scams
Iredell County, NC – The Iredell County Health Department is cautioning residents to be wary of unverified text or email messages claiming to contain medical test or lab results. This effort aims to protect client privacy and prevent the spread of misinformation....
Water Line Repairs to Impact Traffic on South Main Street in Troutman
Troutman, NC – The Public Works Department will be conducting water line repairs on South Main Street near the intersection with Rumple Street on Monday morning, beginning around 8:30 a.m. As a result of the repairs, traffic will be reduced to one lane for part of the...
Mooresville Police and U.S. Marshals Arrest Woman in Connection to Child’s Death
Mooresville, NC – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD), in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service, has arrested a woman on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, following an investigation into the death of her child. According to police, officers...
Ford Recalls Certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator Models Over Seat Belt Concerns
Detroit, MI – Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to potential issues with seat belt buckle anchor bolts. According to the recall notice, the bolts at one or more seating positions may be...
Watch out for Counterfeit Weight-Loss and Diabetes Drugs
Patients across the country, including in North Carolina, are widely using weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. However, due to quickly rising demand and supply shortages, counterfeit versions of these drugs are flowing into the...
Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Burglary Suspect
Rowan County, NC – The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a home burglary that took place in the early morning hours of February 19. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of Ribelin Road, near Panther...
Governor Stein Requests $19 Billion in Federal Aid for Hurricane Helene Recovery
Raleigh, NC – Yesterday, Governor Josh Stein announced his request for $19 billion in federal funding to support recovery and rebuilding efforts in western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The Governor met with Senators Thom Tillis...
Joann Fabrics to Close 500 Stores Nationwide Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Joann, the well-known fabric and craft retailer, has announced plans to close approximately 500 of its 800 stores across the United States as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This decision comes after a careful analysis of store performance and...