RALEIGH With hurricane season beginning Sunday, June 1, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to get ready now, as forecasters are predicting another extremely active season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts 19 named...
North Carolinians Can File Claims Against 23andMe Until July 14
RALEIGH – North Carolinians have until July 14, 2025, to file claims against DNA testing company 23andMe for any general claims against the company or claims related to the cyber security incident reported in 2023. Attorney General Jeff Jackson was investigating...
Cameron Max Burleyson in Custody
Cameron Max Burleyson is in custody under a $100,000 secured bond following a narcotics investigation conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Cumberland Road, south of...
Carolina Harbor Waterpark at Carowinds to Debut Adults-Only Shore Club Memorial Day Weekend
Starting Memorial Day Weekend 2025, Carolina Harbor Waterpark at Carowinds will introduce a new destination designed exclusively for adult guests. The Carolina Harbor Shore Club is a 21-and-over retreat, offering a more relaxed and sophisticated experience away from...
Mooresville Man Sentenced for COVID Fund Fraud and Investor Scam
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Steven Andiloro, 53, of Mooresville, N.C., was sentenced today to 45 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for orchestrating a $6.1 million investment fraud scheme and fraudulently obtaining over $2.6 million in COVID relief...
Search Warrant Leads to Drug and Weapons Charges in Statesville
STATESVILLE, NC – On May 21, 2025, the Statesville Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity at Mallard Creek Apartments on Simonton Road. The department’s Crime Reduction Team (CRT) began an investigation, identifying 20-year-old Justin Smith...
Narcotics Search Warrant Leads to Drug Seizure in Iredell County
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, narcotics investigators with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 219 Cumberland Road, south of Statesville, with assistance from deputies across multiple divisions. The investigation began after citizen...
Suspect Arrested in Davie Avenue Stabbing Incident
STATESVILLE, NC – On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Statesville Police Department responded to a reported stabbing at 2580 Davie Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Personnel from Iredell...
NCDHHS Launches New Vaccine Provider Map
Raleigh As families across North Carolina prepare for summer camps and back-to-school requirements, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is making it easier for those who are eligible to find free childhood vaccines through the Vaccines for...
Road trips expected to set new record; air travel projected to increase by nearly 2%
CHARLOTTE, NC., (May 15, 2025) - AAA predicts a record-breaking 1.3 million North Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day period*. That’s an increase of nearly 50,000 compared to last year. Nationwide, AAA expects more than 45.1...