Authorities have announced that two lanes of Interstate 40 will reopen by March 1, allowing for reduced-speed, two-way traffic through the area. While this marks a significant step forward in the project, officials emphasize that the roadway will remain an active...
Rain and Temperature Swings Expected in Iredell County This Week
IREDELL COUNTY – Residents in Iredell County can expect a mix of rain, cooler temperatures, and some midweek warmth as the forecast brings a variety of weather conditions over the coming days. Monday will remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers, reaching...
Son of Alexander County Shooting Suspect Faces Charges
STONY POINT – Authorities have arrested 31-year-old Bryan David Hall of Johnny Martin Lane in Stony Point on misdemeanor charges of assault by pointing a gun, simple assault, and assault by communicating threats. Hall’s arrest follows the earlier charging of his...
Highway 150 Widening Project Set to Begin Night Work
MOORESVILLE – Contract crews will begin work on the Highway 150 widening project on Monday night, February 10, between U.S. 21 and Morrison Parkway. Initial work will include installing erosion control measures and necessary tree removal. Lane closures will be...
UnitedHealthcare Fined $3.4 Million Over Balance Billing Practices in North Carolina
RALEIGH – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has fined UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina Inc. and its affiliate UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. $3.4 million following a multi-year investigation into the companies' claims handling practices related to...
Mooresville Seeks Applicants for Historic Preservation Commission
MOORESVILLE – The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is seeking new members to fill several mid-term vacancies, with appointments scheduled to be made during the Board of Commissioners meeting on February 17, 2025. The HPC plays a key role in ensuring compliance...
U.S. Job Market Sees Modest Growth in January; Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.0%
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.0%, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employment gains were reported in health care, retail trade, and social...
McDowell County Courthouse Reopens After Investigation
MARION – Law enforcement and emergency personnel have completed their investigation at the McDowell County Courthouse, determining that no threat was present. The courthouse has now reopened to the public. In addition, previously closed roads, including Main Street,...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Investigates PowerSchool Data Breach
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced yesterday that he is investigating the recent PowerSchool data breach that impacted more than 62.4 million current and former students and teachers across the country, including nearly 4 million people in North...
Bomb Threat Reported at McDowell County Courthouse
MARION, NC – Authorities are responding to a bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse in Marion, reported at approximately 9:20 AM this morning. As a precautionary measure, downtown Marion is being evacuated, with officials directing people away from the area...










