STATESVILLE, NC – In observance of Independence Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. Below is important information regarding city service adjustments and facility hours during the holiday week. Sanitation Schedule Adjustments –...
Men’s Health Month: Dr. Elkins on the Importance of Screenings
Iredell County, NC — “I’m not sick, so I don’t need a doctor.” “I don’t want to talk about my health.” “I’m just going to man up.” Do any of these phrases sound familiar? Keep reading.This Men’s Health Month, Anthony Elkins, FACOFP, Family Medicine Physician at...
Bridge Maintenance Scheduled on I-40 Near Ridge Road in Davie County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced upcoming bridge maintenance along Interstate 40 near Ridge Road in Davie County. The project will involve closing the left shoulder of the highway in the eastbound direction, between mile markers 163 and...
CHECKERS FALL JUST SHORT IN GAME 4 LOSS
ABBOTSFORD, BC– The Checkers battled in Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals but couldn’t quite claw their way back into it, falling 3-2 as the Canucks took a 3-1 series lead. The home side got on the board quickly, converting an odd-man rush just 75 seconds in. That...
Carolina Summer Show Brings Music, Laughter, and Local Charm to Valdese This Weekend
The annual Carolina Summer Show is set to light up Valdese this weekend as the beloved variety production returns to the Old Rock School auditorium. Organizers promise two vibrant performances featuring a talented lineup of North Carolina entertainers delivering a...
Sunny Skies and Rising Heat Expected This Weekend in Iredell County
This weekend in Iredell County brings classic early summer warmth with bright skies and rising humidity. On Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach around 90°F with intervals of sunshine, while humidity begins to climb, making it feel warmer than the thermometer...
I-40 West Closed Near NC/Tennessee State Line Due to Rockslide and Flooding
A section of I-40 West near the North Carolina/Tennessee state line has been closed between Exit 20 and the Tennessee border following a rockslide and flooding in Tennessee. The closure impacts an area that had only recently reopened in March after suffering major...
NCDHHS Launches PATH NC to Improve Child Welfare Across the State
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of PATH NC (Partnership and Technology Hub for North Carolina), a new statewide information system that marks a major step forward in modernizing the administration of child...
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The North Carolina...
Juneteenth Holiday Schedule for Statesville and Mooresville
In observance of Juneteenth, both the City of Statesville and the Town of Mooresville will close their offices on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Offices in both municipalities will reopen on Friday, June 20 for regular business operations. City of Statesville: There will be...