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...
Shooting in Iredell County Linked to Domestic Dispute: Suspect on the Run
Iredell County, NC — In the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025, deputies from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at the intersection of Wiggins Road and Mount Ulla Highway. The call, received around 3:15 a.m., led officers to a...
Governor Josh Stein Issues Executive Order on Women’s Reproductive Freedom
Raleigh, NC Today in Charlotte, Governor Josh Stein announced an executive order reaffirming his commitment to protect women’s reproductive freedom. The executive order directs cabinet agencies to safeguard medical privacy, ensures women receive accurate information...
Iredell Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit Expansion and Renovations Now Completed
Iredell County, NC – Iredell Health System is pleased to announce the completion of the final phase of its Critical Care Unit (CCU) expansion and renovations at Iredell Memorial Hospital. The CCU provides care for two different specialties: intensive care and...
FDA Revokes Authorization for FD&C Red No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs, citing the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This action follows a 2022 color additive...










