Starting last night, July 14, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews began installing lane closures on Interstate 77 to start work on a new bridge at the interchange with N.C. 150. The closures are part of the $249 million N.C. 150 widening project between...
Warm Temperatures, Scattered Storms Expected Early This Week
Sunny skies and warm temperatures continue across the region, though chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms persist over the next several days. Monday, July 14, will see mostly sunny conditions with a few afternoon clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is...
Nighttime Maintenance to Cause Moving Lane Closures on I-77 in Mooresville
Mooresville, NC — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled nighttime maintenance on Interstate 77 in Iredell County, which is expected to significantly impact traffic. The work will take place on both northbound and southbound lanes between mile...
Statesville Fire Department Launches New Community Risk Reduction Vehicle
The Statesville Fire Department is proud to unveil a newly designed Community Risk Reduction (CRR) vehicle – an eye-catching tool that will help bring life- saving safety education directly to neighborhoods across the city. This vibrant vehicle is more than...
City of Statesville’s Vinnie Francica Graduates from Prestigious CGCIO™ Program
The City of Statesville proudly announces that Nicolas “Vinnie” Francica, Assistant Director of Information Technology, has graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s nationally acclaimed Certified Government Chief Information...
Walmart Recalls 850,000 Ozark Trail Water Bottles Over Safety Hazard
New York — Walmart is recalling approximately 850,000 stainless steel water bottles after reports that the lids can “forcefully eject” and hit users, causing injuries including permanent vision loss for two people. The recall involves the Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless...
Nighttime Lane Closures Scheduled for I-77 in Mooresville for Maintenance Work
Mooresville, N.C. — Drivers traveling on Interstate 77 through Iredell County should prepare for significant overnight traffic impacts due to scheduled maintenance work. A moving lane closure will take place in both northbound and southbound directions on I-77 between...
Statesville Man Gets Prison Term For Property Crimes
Jasmine Deshon Holmes, 44, of Statesville, was sentenced to serve six to eight years in prison following his conviction for obtaining property by false pretense greater than $100,000 and continuing criminal enterprise during Catawba County Superior Court on Thursday,...
CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business
Raleigh, NC North Carolina has been recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This announcement marks the third time in the last four years that the state has earned the ranking. "This confirms what we have known for a long time – that North Carolina...
Ford Recalls 850,000 Vehicles for Fuel Pump Defect
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 850,000 vehicles in the United States due to a potential low-pressure fuel pump failure that could cause engines to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects several Ford and Lincoln models from the 2021...