On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at approximately 8:40 PM, officers with the Statesville Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Dollar General located at 1703 Wilkesboro Highway. According to employees, a man entered the store, displayed a...
Costco Issues Recall for Kirkland Cold & Flu Medication
Costco has announced a voluntary recall for a specific lot of Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medication, citing potential foreign material contamination. The recall affects Item #1729556 purchased between October 30, 2024, and November 30,...
Schools on Two-Hour Delay Again Due to Cold
Due to the ongoing cold weather conditions, area schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday. The decision was made to ensure the safety of students and staff during the early morning hours when temperatures are expected to remain particularly low. Families...
Winter Weather Disrupts Travel at Charlotte Douglas
Charlotte, N.C. — Winter weather on Monday caused significant travel disruptions at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with over 330 delays and more than 100 cancellations reported as freezing rain and icy conditions affected the region. Airport crews worked...
Iredell County Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in November
RALEIGH, N.C. — Unemployment rates increased in the majority of North Carolina counties in November 2024, reflecting broader state and national trends. According to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, unemployment rates (not seasonally...
Iredell County Courts Announce Delayed Opening for Monday, January 6
All courts in Iredell County will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to anticipated conditions. The Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will open at 10:00 AM. Residents with scheduled court appearances or business at the courthouse are advised to...
Take the Plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County
The 2025 Special Olympics Iredell County Polar Plunge is set for Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the City of Statesville Leisure Pool. The annual event raises funds to support local athletes with intellectual disabilities through year-round training, competition, and...
Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Frigid Temperatures to the Region
A winter storm is impacting the region, bringing a mix of freezing rain, snow, and icy conditions, especially in higher elevations and along the foothills near the I-40 corridor. Winter storm warnings and weather advisories remain in effect through this morning,...
IRS Announces Tax Filing Deadlines for Disaster-Area Victims
WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service today reminded disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2023 returns that, depending upon their location, their returns are due by Feb. 3 or May 1, 2025. Currently: Taxpayers in the entire states of...
Second Arrest Made in Hickory New Year’s Day Shooting
HICKORY, N.C. — Police have made a second arrest in connection with a New Year’s Day shooting that left one person seriously injured. Patsy Elaine Humphries, 31, of Lenoir, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with...