CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers used their No. 8 draft pick to select Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, opting to boost their offense with a proven playmaker rather than trade down. McMillan, standing at 6-foot-4 and 219 pounds, brings size and athleticism to...
Governor Honors North Carolinians for Service and Sports
(RALEIGH) Yesterday, Governor Josh Stein inducted eight North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their lifelong careers in public service. He also presented the Laurel Wreath to two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to sports and...
Multiple Arrests Made in Mooresville Child Exploitation Investigation
The Mooresville Police Department has charged eight individuals with internet crimes against children as part of Operation Millstone, a coordinated effort involving local, state, and federal agencies. Operation Millstone included 78 personnel from 21 agencies and...
REAL ID Starts May 7th: What You Need to Know
Starting May 7, 2025, federal agencies will enforce the REAL ID Act. To board commercial flights or enter certain secure federal buildings, individuals will need a REAL ID, a U.S. passport, or another federally approved form of identification. The N.C. REAL ID is a...
Western NC Wildfires Show Progress in Containment
Fire crews in western North Carolina are making progress in containing several wildfires that have burned thousands of acres in recent days. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity have helped slow the spread of the fires. In McDowell County, the Bee Rock Creek Fire...
Taylorsville Woman Arrested Again in Iredell County
A Taylorsville woman has been arrested in Iredell County for the second time this month. Alisa Marie Moretz, 34, was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 22, and charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle. She was booked into the Iredell County Jail and is being...
Winston Avenue Closure in Statesville Set for April 29–May 2
Winston Avenue in Statesville will be temporarily closed at 1109 Winston Avenue beginning Tuesday, April 29, and continuing through Friday, May 2. The closure is necessary to allow for the installation of sewer services at the new Municipal Operations Center. During...
Student Loan Collections to Resume; Repayment Options Simplified
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that collections on defaulted federal student loans will resume on May 5, 2025, ending a pause that began in March 2020. This change affects over 5 million borrowers currently in default, with an additional 4 million at...
Mpox Found in Wastewater in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is asking people and providers to be on alert for mpox cases following the detection of mpox particles in multiple sewage samples found through routine wastewater testing. This year there have been two cases...
Mooresville Street Resurfacing Project Began Monday
On Monday, April 21, the Town of Mooresville began the mill and overlay portion of its FY25 Street Resurfacing Project, weather permitting. Work started in the Morrison Plantation subdivision and may impact nearby residents and businesses. The process includes...