Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) announced a policy shift regarding employee performance evaluations. Effective immediately, the department will no longer use Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) metrics as part of its evaluation...
Two Arrested in Assault, Robbery, and Vehicle Theft on Alexander Street
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred on January 1, 2025, in the 1400 block of Alexander Street. During this incident, a local pastor was assaulted, robbed, and had his vehicle stolen while renovating his...
Budd, Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Sanctuary Cities
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Katie Britt (R-AL), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK), and Mike Rounds (R-SD)...
Love United Iredell: A Month-Long Celebration of Community Giving
Statesville, NC - Love United Iredell, a month-long community fundraising initiative, is set to take place from February 1-28, 2025. This unique program aims to strengthen local nonprofits by raising vital funds, increasing public awareness of their critical work, and...
Iredell County Approves Bonds for Weathers Creek High School
Statesville, NC - The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has taken a significant step towards the construction of a new Weathers Creek High School. During their January 21st meeting, the board approved resolutions authorizing the issuance of $123.9 million in bonds...
Iredell Health System Announces New Director of Wound Care Center
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Jackie Elliott as program director for Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center.Elliott brings with her over 20 years of experience in the medical field, including work in sales and...
President Trump to Visit Western North Carolina This Friday
Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump is scheduled to make an official visit to Western North Carolina this Friday as part of his first official trip since taking office. The trip will also include stops in California to assess the damage caused by recent wildfires...
McDowell Chamber of Commerce Meeting Highlights Duke Energy’s Hurricane Helene Response
At a recent McDowell Chamber of Commerce meeting, Robin Nichols provided insights into the significant impact Hurricane Helene had on Duke Energy’s operations and the company’s extensive recovery efforts. During the storm’s peak, Duke Energy experienced transmission...
Iredell Charter Academy Closed Today
Due to inclement weather and anticipated hazards from snowfall and ice, the school will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All after-school care and extracurricular activities are also canceled. School officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests in Stolen U-Haul Case
On January 18, 2024, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Charlotte Highway involving a U-Haul truck reported stolen from Greensboro. The vehicle was being driven by Brandon Allen, 29, of Durham. Three additional occupants...