ABBOTSFORD, BC– The Checkers battled in Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals but couldn’t quite claw their way back into it, falling 3-2 as the Canucks took a 3-1 series lead. The home side got on the board quickly, converting an odd-man rush just 75 seconds in. That...
Carolina Summer Show Brings Music, Laughter, and Local Charm to Valdese This Weekend
The annual Carolina Summer Show is set to light up Valdese this weekend as the beloved variety production returns to the Old Rock School auditorium. Organizers promise two vibrant performances featuring a talented lineup of North Carolina entertainers delivering a...
Sunny Skies and Rising Heat Expected This Weekend in Iredell County
This weekend in Iredell County brings classic early summer warmth with bright skies and rising humidity. On Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach around 90°F with intervals of sunshine, while humidity begins to climb, making it feel warmer than the thermometer...
I-40 West Closed Near NC/Tennessee State Line Due to Rockslide and Flooding
A section of I-40 West near the North Carolina/Tennessee state line has been closed between Exit 20 and the Tennessee border following a rockslide and flooding in Tennessee. The closure impacts an area that had only recently reopened in March after suffering major...
NCDHHS Launches PATH NC to Improve Child Welfare Across the State
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of PATH NC (Partnership and Technology Hub for North Carolina), a new statewide information system that marks a major step forward in modernizing the administration of child...
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The North Carolina...
Juneteenth Holiday Schedule for Statesville and Mooresville
In observance of Juneteenth, both the City of Statesville and the Town of Mooresville will close their offices on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Offices in both municipalities will reopen on Friday, June 20 for regular business operations. City of Statesville: There will be...
AG Jeff Jackson Urges Meta to Tackle Facebook Investment Scams
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 41 bipartisan attorneys general are urging Meta to crack down on deceptive Facebook ads luring users into so-called “pump-and-dump” investment schemes and conning them out of hundreds of millions of dollars. “Scammers are...
Dr. Mario Zapata, Psychiatrist, Joins Iredell Physician Network
Statesville, NC — Iredell Health System is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Mario G. Zapata to the Iredell Physician Network. Zapata will begin seeing patients at Iredell Psychiatry starting on June 16. Zapata brings nearly 30 years of experience in psychiatric...
Heatwave Settles Over Iredell County This Week
Iredell County is experiencing a stretch of hot and humid weather as temperatures continue to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s throughout the week. As of today, temperatures are expected to reach around 90 degrees by mid-afternoon, with increasing humidity making...









