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...
Overcast and Cold with Snow and Ice Expected Across the South
Today’s weather forecast calls for overcast skies and very cold temperatures, with a high of 28°F. Winds will be light and variable throughout the day. Heads-up: The weather system Enzo is expected to bring a stripe of snow and ice across the southern region....
McDowell High School Incident – Emergency Personnel On Scene
This morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., McDowell County 911 received a report of a possible active shooter at McDowell High School. Emergency personnel are on scene, and law enforcement has completed a primary search of the building. At this time, no victims have...
FEMA Assists Western NC Storm Survivors with Temporary Housing
HICKORY, N.C. – FEMA is reaching out to survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who are staying in hotels through the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program to assess their ongoing need for temporary housing support. The TSA program provides short-term shelter by...
Overnight Lane Closures on Southbound I-77 for Maintenance
Nighttime maintenance work will close one of three lanes in the southbound express lanes of I-77 between mile markers 34.4 and 28.3 in Mooresville, Iredell County. The closures will begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM and continue until Wednesday, January...
Prolonged Arctic Cold Wave Grips Region Through Thursday
A powerful Arctic airmass has settled over the region, bringing unseasonably cold temperatures that are expected to persist through at least Thursday morning. High temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing in the mountains, foothills, and parts of the...
City and Iredell County Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all city and Iredell County government offices will be closed on Monday, January 20. The holiday, which honors the civil rights leader’s legacy and contributions to equality and justice, is a federally observed event...
Hurricane Helene Recovery Program Expands to 39 North Carolina Counties
Raleigh, NC — Residents in 39 North Carolina counties are now eligible to apply for temporary jobs aiding in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced Friday. This marks an expansion from the initial 25 counties announced...
Capital One Users Face Delays in Deposits Due to Processing Disruption
NEW YORK — Some Capital One customers continued to experience delays in receiving deposits and payments on Friday morning following a processing disruption that began earlier this week. Reports of issues, particularly with deposits and account balances, surfaced...