North Carolina residents are feeling the heat this week as temperatures climb into the mid-90s while Tropical Storm Chantal dumps rain across parts of the state. Today’s ForecastThe mercury is set to hit 94°F under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Humidity levels...
Iredell County and Local Offices to Close July 4 for Independence Day
Government offices across Iredell County—and city offices in Mooresville, Troutman, Statesville, and surrounding areas—will close on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Affected services include: County departments: Animal Services and Control...
Spicy McMuffin Joins McDonald’s Breakfast Menu in Select Markets
McDonald’s has announced the launch of the Spicy McMuffin, a new addition to its breakfast lineup, available for a limited time in select markets across the United States. The Spicy McMuffin features the chain’s traditional English muffin sandwich, but with a spicy...
Ford Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Malfunction
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 1.1 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a software defect affecting rearview camera systems. The issue may cause the camera image to freeze, delay, or fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse, potentially increasing...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Action to Protect North Carolinians’ 23andMe Genetic Data
RALEIGH – July 2nd, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolinians’ genetic data with 23andMe will not transfer to a for-profit third party, instead staying with TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit organization created by one of 23andMe’s cofounders....
Governor Stein Takes Action on 12 Bills
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein signed eight bills into law and vetoed four bills. Governor Stein made the following statement on his vetoes of Senate Bill 558, Senate Bill 227, House Bill 171, and House Bill 805: “At a time when teachers, law...
Governor Stein Takes Action On 10 Bills
(RALEIGH) Yesterday, Governor Stein signed seven bills and vetoed three bills. Governor Stein made the following statement on his veto of Senate Bill 266: “This summer’s record heat and soaring utility bills has shown that we need to focus on lowering...
Iredell County Sees Slight Rise in Unemployment for May, Remains Below State Average
Unemployment in Iredell County ticked up slightly in May, mirroring a statewide trend that saw jobless rates increase in the majority of North Carolina counties. According to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Iredell County posted a...
Road Closures Announced for Field of Flags Celebration in Mooresville
The Field of Flags Summer Celebration, hosted by the Lowe’s YMCA, is set to take place on Wednesday, July 3, at 6 p.m. at 170 Joe Knox Avenue in Mooresville. To accommodate the event and ensure public safety, the following roads will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00...
North Carolina Bans Most Disposable Vapes Without FDA Authorization
North Carolina has implemented a new law restricting the sale of most disposable vape products that lack Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval or are in the premarket application process. The measure, originating from House Bill 900 and signed last year, went...