RALEIGH – Friday – Governor Josh Stein announced $48 million in new investments through North Carolina’s Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program. The funding will support projects in 22 counties, including Iredell County, to expand access to high-speed internet...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Move to Prohibit States from Enforcing AI Laws
RALEIGH – Friday – Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 39 other attorneys general from both Republican and Democratic states in opposing a congressional proposal that would prevent states from enforcing laws regulating artificial intelligence. The group argues the...
Etihad Airways Expands U.S. Network with First Flights to North Carolina
Charlotte, United States / Abu Dhabi, UAE - Etihad Airways is thrilled to announce a new addition to its growing U.S. network with the launch of non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026. With this milestone, Etihad becomes the first...
Iredell County pair charged with insurance fraud after staging auto accident
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced the arrests of Alyssa Cheyenne Woolledge, 30, of 112 Hazel Lane, Troutman, and Michael Anthony Brown, 43, of 143 Perrin Dr., Mooresville. Woolledge is charged with one count of insurance fraud. Brown is...
Armed Robbery Investigation and Arrests – Red Roof Inn
Statesville, NC – On May 14, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Statesville Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Red Roof Inn located at 1508 East Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers were informed that the victim had been robbed at...
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on May 16, emergency responders were dispatched to the 500 block of Powell Bridge Road in Harmony, located in northern Iredell County, following reports of a shooting. Personnel from Harmony Fire and Rescue, North Iredell Rescue, Iredell...
Utah Man Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-77 in Iredell County
A Utah man was killed in a crash early Thursday morning, May 16, in Iredell County, North Carolina. Authorities identified the deceased as 31-year-old Eric Anthony Pompa of Layton, Utah. The crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Interstate 77 North near U.S. 21 at Mile...
Ford Recalls Over 270,000 SUVs for Brake System Issue
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of 273,789 vehicles in the United States due to a potential brake system defect that could reduce braking performance and increase the risk of crashes. The recall affects 223,315 Ford Expeditions and 50,474 Lincoln Navigators...
Iredell Health System Welcomes New Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Statesville, NC — Iredell Health System is proud to announce Stacey Bedingfield, CDM, as Director of Food Service.Bedingfield brings over 25 years of experience in the industry including team building, food safety and sanitation, and culinary arts. She earned her...
New Transportation Commerce Tax Takes Effect July 1 in North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. Effective July 1, 2025, the tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies, as...