Arlington, Va., March 17, 2025 – Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of select Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S frozen meals due to the potential presence of wood-like material. The recall affects a limited number of batches of specific products produced between...
NC Legislature Considers Bill to Allow Concealed Carry Without a Permit
Raleigh, N.C. – A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to eliminate the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed handgun in the state. The proposed legislation, titled "An Act to Protect a Person’s Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun...
WNC Nature Center Reopens Following Hurricane Helene Cleanup
Asheville, N.C. – The WNC Nature Center has officially reopened to the public following extensive cleanup and restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The popular wildlife facility, which houses native Appalachian animals and provides conservation...
Iredell County woman charged with insurance fraud
RALEIGH North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Katherine Marie Lovelace, 53, of 1026 Adams St., Statesville. Lovelace was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies....
Transportation Commerce Tax Goes Into Effect On July 1
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. This tax, enacted under Session Law 2023-134, will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network...
North Carolina Bill Proposes Cannabis Legalization and Regulation
A bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to legalize and regulate the sale, possession, and use of cannabis in the state. The proposed legislation outlines a framework for cannabis legalization, drawing comparisons to alcohol regulation and...
Warm and Breezy Weather in Iredell County
Today, March 19, 2025, Iredell County, North Carolina, is experiencing unseasonably warm and sunny conditions. Temperatures are expected to reach a high near 80°F, accompanied by a breezy afternoon with winds gusting up to 20 mph. The combination of low humidity and...
Jennings Park Reopening
The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department has announced the grand reopening celebration of Jennings Park, scheduled for March 20, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at 141 Deitz Rd, Statesville, N.C., and will commemorate the renovation of the...
Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy and Plans to Close All U.S. Stores
LOS ANGELES -- F21 OpCo, LLC, the operator of Forever 21 stores and licensee of the brand in the United States, has announced that it and certain U.S. subsidiaries have filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the...
General Motors Recalls Nearly 100,000 Vehicles Over Transmission Issues
General Motors (GM) has issued a recall affecting nearly 100,000 vehicles due to potential transmission issues that could pose a serious safety risk. The recall includes more than 90,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet Camaros, manufactured with faulty transmission systems...










