Del Monte Foods has issued a recall of 8,242 cases of its Good & Gather Cut Green Beans, sold exclusively at Target stores in multiple states. The recall, posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was initiated over concerns that the product may be...
Governor Josh Stein Signs Disaster Recovery Act of 2025
Raleigh, NC – Governor Josh Stein signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part 1 into law yesterday, marking the first bill of his administration. He was joined by North Carolina General Assembly leaders, members of his Western North Carolina Advisory Committee,...
Charlotte Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Statesville Firearms Case
Statesville, N.C. – A Charlotte man arrested in a case investigated by the Statesville Police Department has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison. Trevaris Devar Kennedy, 21, received a 46-month prison sentence followed by three years of...
Iredell County Man Arrested on Weapons Charges After Reporting Burglary
Iredell County, N.C. – A man who reported a break-in at his home is now facing felony charges after authorities discovered firearms he was legally prohibited from possessing. On March 17, 2025, Anthony Leroy Wellman contacted the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office to...
Burn ban issued for all North Carolina
RALEIGH Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice. “It is spring wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are...
Statesville Fire Destroys Home, Injures Elderly Woman
Statesville, N.C. – A devastating fire on Monday afternoon destroyed a Statesville home, leaving one woman seriously injured and a family displaced. The fire broke out around 3:55 p.m. at the home of Allen Crankshaw. Crankshaw, who was not home at the time, received...
Select Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S Frozen Meals Due to Possible Contamination
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....