Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina General Assembly is advancing the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025, a legislative effort aimed at supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The bill proposes $500 million in relief funding to assist with housing reconstruction,...
Iredell Physician Network Welcomes Megan Lewis, FNP-C
Statesville, NC – Iredell Health System has announced the addition of Megan Lewis, FNP-C, to the Family Care Center of Statesville. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Lewis brings over a decade of experience in intensive care and physical medicine and...
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at McDowell County Courthouse
Marion, NC – A bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse has led to the evacuation of downtown for the second time in as many weeks. Law enforcement is on the scene investigating, and Main Street is currently closed to traffic. Authorities have not confirmed any...
Winter Weather to Impact Iredell County This Week
Iredell County, NC – February 17, 2025 – A mix of clear skies, cold temperatures, and winter precipitation is in store for Iredell County this week, according to the National Weather Service. Residents should prepare for a significant midweek winter storm, which could...
Statesville Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Larceny Suspects
Statesville, NC – February 14, 2025 – The Statesville Police Department (SPD) is requesting assistance from the community in identifying two individuals involved in a larceny at a local Dollar General store on February 12, 2025. According to police reports, the two...
2 Children die from Flu in North Carolina
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season. One child in the Eastern region and another in the Central region of the state recently died due to complications...
Nissan and Honda Merger Fails as Automakers Fail to Agree on Terms
Nissan has officially ended merger talks with Honda, citing fundamental disagreements over the structure of the deal. The proposed $60 billion merger would have created the world’s third-largest automaker, but negotiations reportedly collapsed after Nissan rejected...
Deputies Arrest Employee for Larceny, Drug Possession at Harmony Store
Deputies in Iredell County have arrested a store employee on multiple charges following an investigation into a reported larceny at a Harmony business. Deputy A. Chapman and Deputy J. Raper responded to the Harmony IGA after receiving a report of an employee allegedly...
Flu Activity Rises in North Carolina as Health Officials Urge Precautions
RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has reported an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths across the state, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 117. "While fewer flu-related deaths have been...
Suspect Arrested After Attempted Carjackings and Confrontation on I-77
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, an attempted carjacking incident on Interstate 77 in Iredell County led to the arrest of Jankly Omar Sarmiento-Korea. According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Sergeant N. Hodges was traveling southbound near Mile Marker 63...










