Today’s forecast calls for a mix of clouds and sun with less humidity. The high is expected to reach 85 degrees with northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Humidity will be around 57 percent, and the UV index is 9 out of 11. Sunrise was at 6:50 a.m., and sunset is at 8:00...

The Labor Day “Booze It & Lose It” campaign begins today, August 25, and will run through September 7. The statewide initiative is focused on reducing impaired driving during one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the year. The campaign includes increased...

MOORESVILLE, NC – On August 21, 2025, the Mooresville Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence located at 311 S. Magnolia Street as part of an investigation into a stolen firearm. Investigators identified Gregory Adam Newton, 41, of Mooresville, as...

STATESVILLE, NC – The City of Statesville has announced that a section of Brookdale Drive, located north of Carolina Avenue in front of the North Carolina DMV, will be closed from August 27 through September 2, 2025. The closure will remain in place around the clock...

STATESVILLE, NC – The Statesville Police Department executed a search warrant on Friday, August 22, 2025, at a residence located at 1011 Wilmington Avenue. The warrant followed a nearly six-month drug investigation. During the search, investigators reported finding...

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $700 million for the upcoming drawing on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This comes after a $643 million jackpot on Wednesday, August 20, went unclaimed, pushing the prize to its current level. The winning numbers from the...

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up a winless preseason, finishing 0–3 after a 19–10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their final game. The stretch of games has raised questions about the team’s readiness as the regular season approaches. The preseason began with a...

Authorities are warning Iredell County residents about a recent phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers. In recent days, scammers have used personal information, spoofed local numbers, and made threats of arrest or criminal charges. Some...

A North Carolina Department of Transportation contractor will begin work next week to replace an aging bridge in Iredell County. R.E. Burns & Sons is scheduled to start Monday, August 25, on a $1.5 million project to replace the 63-year-old bridge over Third Creek...

Raleigh, NC Yesterday Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 21, taking steps to improve public safety and prevent gang violence. The Governor announced the continuation of the Office of Violence Protection and the establishment of the Gang Prevention and...