Statesville, NC – The Statesville Police Department is investigating a homicide following a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon, August 2, 2025, in the 1000 block of Fifth Street. Authorities were dispatched to the area at approximately 1:30 p.m. after receiving...
Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions with Rain, Thunderstorms Likely
The region will start the day under mostly cloudy skies, with thunderstorms expected to develop by the afternoon. There is potential for heavy rainfall, and temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 87°F. Winds will come from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph. The...
Heat-Related Illnesses on the Rise in North Carolina
Heat-related illnesses are becoming an increasing concern in North Carolina, with a sharp uptick in emergency department visits this year. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is urging residents to take extra precautions as the state...
NC Department of Labor Recovers Over $2.5 Million in Unpaid Wages for North Carolina Workers
Raleigh, NC The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has recovered more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages on behalf of workers across the state. This milestone, achieved under the leadership of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, reflects the department’s unwavering...
NCDOT Seeks Public Input for 2028–2037 Transportation Improvement Plan
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is in the early stages of updating its State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), a long-range plan that outlines construction funding and scheduling for transportation projects across the state over a...
FBI Warns Public of Jury Duty Scam Involving Fake Arrest Warrants
The FBI Charlotte Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina are alerting the public to a jury duty scam involving fake federal arrest warrants. In this scheme, scammers contact individuals by phone,...
Hot, Humid Days Ahead with Afternoon Storms Possible
Wednesday, July 30, 2025Residents across the region are in for more heat and humidity as July draws to a close. Today's forecast calls for a mix of sunshine and clouds with high temperatures reaching 92°F. Winds will be light and variable, offering little relief from...
North Carolina General Assembly Overrides Veto, Enacts HB 805
North Carolina – The General Assembly has successfully overridden Governor Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 805, enacting a new law that legally recognizes only two sexes—male and female—and introduces several additional provisions concerning education, religion, and...
NCDHHS, Talkspace Offer Free Therapy for Justice-Involved Teens
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Talkspace, a virtual therapy platform now available for free to justice-impacted teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 in North Carolina. Recent...
Water Service Restored and Davie Avenue Reopened After Main Break in Statesville
Statesville, NC – Water service has been restored and Davie Avenue has reopened in Statesville following repairs to a water main break that occurred on July 29, 2025. The incident was caused by a contractor installing fiber optic cable in the same area where a similar...