Statesville, NC – As candidates prepare for the upcoming municipal election this November, the City of Statesville is reminding all individuals planning to run for city office – and their supporters – of the rules and regulations governing the placement of political...
Attorney General Secures $720 Million from Eight Opioid Drug Makers
RALEIGH – Yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that he has secured $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis, with North Carolina receiving up to $23 million....
Power Outages Reported in Statesville, Broad St. and Signal Hill Dr. Area Affected
Statesville, N.C. — Several power outages have been reported across parts of Statesville, with significant impact in the area around Broad Street and Signal Hill Drive. Numerous traffic lights in the affected zone are currently without power, leading to potential...
Governor Josh Stein Signs 9 Bills into Law, Vetoes 3 Others
Raleigh, NC – Governor Josh Stein signed nine bills into law today and vetoed three, addressing a variety of issues impacting North Carolina residents. In a statement on Senate Bill 479, which aims to protect community pharmacies from unfair practices by Pharmacy...
Weather Update: Humid Conditions and Potential Storms to End the Week
Scattered showers are expected this morning across the region, followed by overcast skies in the afternoon. Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 87 degrees with light and variable winds. The chance of rain stands at 30 percent. In the evening, skies will...
Traffic Pattern Change Planned for Meeting and Water Streets
The intersection of Meeting Street and Water Street in downtown Statesville will soon see a new traffic pattern as part of the final phase of the Water and Meeting Street Improvements Project. According to city officials, final striping of the roadway is scheduled for...
Statesville Electric Utility to Launch New Outage Management System in Fall 2025
The City of Statesville Electric Utility is preparing to launch a new Outage Management System (OMS) in fall 2025, aiming to improve communication with customers during power outages. The system will introduce several new features, including a real-time outage map,...
UPDATE: Body of Missing Juvenile Recovered in Lake Near Mooresville
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the body of Angel Ernesto Carabello, 14, has been recovered from the lake by the agency’s Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) team. Angel had been reported missing earlier in the day near the Stutts Road area of...
Costco Issues Recalls on Multiple Products Across Several Categories
Costco has announced recalls for several products spanning electronics, automotive supplies, home appliances, and food items. Members who purchased these products are encouraged to check item numbers and follow recall instructions for returns, exchanges, or refunds....
DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy
WASHINGTON—Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. The new policy will increase...