ABBOTSFORD, BC– Another clutch goal from Jesse Puljujarvi lifted the Checkers to an overtime win in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals - extending the series and sending it back to the Queen City for the remainder. The two sides traded blows throughout the first 40...
Voters Once Affiliated with Certain NC Political Parties to Be Moved to Unaffiliated Status
On Tuesday, June 24, the political party affiliations of about 34,000 North Carolina voters registered with four parties — Constitution, Justice for All, No Labels, and We the People — will be moved to unaffiliated status in the state’s voter registration database....
NCDEQ advises public to avoid algal blooms in Lake Norman
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in Lake Norman due to algal blooms that have lingered in the area since June 16. Algal blooms have been observed at multiple...
Mega Millions jackpot tops $300 million for tonight’s drawing
RALEIGH – The Mega Millions jackpot keeps climbing as it crossed the $300 million mark for Friday’s drawing. A winner tonight would have the choice of taking home the $302 million jackpot as an annuity or $136 million in cash. “Big jackpots always add excitement...
Governor Stein Announces More Than $52 Million of Investment in Rural Communities
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests for local governments totaling $2,941,000. The grants include commitments creating a total of 137 jobs. The public investment in these projects...
City of Statesville Announces Holiday Schedule for Independence Day
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...









