A new performance audit from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found patient safety vulnerabilities in North Carolina’s Medicaid program. The vulnerabilities stem from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)...
Longtime North Carolina Zoo Director Pat Simmons Passes Away After Fight With Cancer
ASHEBORO, N.C. — Pat Simmons, the esteemed Director and CEO of the North Carolina Zoo since 2015, passed away Monday after a nearly five-year battle with cancer. Simmons began her distinguished career as Director of the Akron Zoo in Ohio, serving from 1985 to 2014....
Danone U.S. Recalls YoCrunch® Yogurt Toppers Nationwide Due to Plastic Contamination Risk
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 14, 2025 — Danone U.S. has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all YoCrunch® yogurt products due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome toppers. While the yogurt itself is unaffected, the dome...
Man Arrested After 911 Hang-Up Call Leads Deputies to Break-In on Brawley School Road
A 911 hang-up call led Iredell County deputies to an unexpected discovery last month: a man hiding behind the stairs of an abandoned house on Brawley School Road. Deputies responded around 7:10 p.m. on June 13 after dispatchers received the brief call, which...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect $165 Million for NC Public Schools
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 24 other states sued to prevent the federal government from cutting funds for North Carolina’s schools and educators. Without the $6.8 billion in nationwide federal funds – which Congress has already approved –...
NCDOT Update: I-77 lane closures for 150 widening project
Starting last night, July 14, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews began installing lane closures on Interstate 77 to start work on a new bridge at the interchange with N.C. 150. The closures are part of the $249 million N.C. 150 widening project between...
Warm Temperatures, Scattered Storms Expected Early This Week
Sunny skies and warm temperatures continue across the region, though chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms persist over the next several days. Monday, July 14, will see mostly sunny conditions with a few afternoon clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is...
Nighttime Maintenance to Cause Moving Lane Closures on I-77 in Mooresville
Mooresville, NC — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled nighttime maintenance on Interstate 77 in Iredell County, which is expected to significantly impact traffic. The work will take place on both northbound and southbound lanes between mile...
Statesville Fire Department Launches New Community Risk Reduction Vehicle
The Statesville Fire Department is proud to unveil a newly designed Community Risk Reduction (CRR) vehicle – an eye-catching tool that will help bring life- saving safety education directly to neighborhoods across the city. This vibrant vehicle is more than...
City of Statesville’s Vinnie Francica Graduates from Prestigious CGCIO™ Program
The City of Statesville proudly announces that Nicolas “Vinnie” Francica, Assistant Director of Information Technology, has graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s nationally acclaimed Certified Government Chief Information...










