Novant Health will lift its temporary visitor restrictions for children under the age of 13 at its North Carolina hospitals beginning March 27 at 7 a.m. The restrictions were initially put in place due to a rise in respiratory illnesses. Dr. David Priest, senior vice...
Frito-Lay recalls Tostitos chips in 13 states because they may contain undeclared milk
Frito-Lay has issued a limited recall of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips due to the possible presence of nacho cheese tortilla chips, which contain an undeclared milk allergen. The company warns that individuals with a milk...
North Carolina Approves $311 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers
RALEIGH North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced the approval of a $311 million agricultural disaster assistance program aimed at helping farmers recover from losses suffered during the 2024 farming season. The funding was approved by state...
SFD Converts Surplus Vehicle into Fully Operational Brush Truck
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Fire Department is proud to announce the successful conversion of a 2008 squad truck, previously slated for surplus, into a fully functional brush truck. This project exemplifies the department’s commitment to innovation, efficiency,...
Iredell Health System Hosts Flag Raising for National Donate Life Month on April 2
Iredell County, NC — In observance of National Donate Life Month, Iredell Health System, in partnership with HonorBridge organ donation services, will host a flag-raising ceremony on April 2, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. The ceremony will begin at 10:00...
New Mega Millions® arrives in April
The new version of Mega Millions®, the lottery game that has produced a record seven jackpot wins exceeding $1 billion – all won in different states – will debut following the final drawing of the current game on Friday, April 4. The game will feature bigger...
North Carolina Bill Seeks to Limit Harmful Social Media for Minors
The North Carolina General Assembly has introduced a bill aimed at protecting minors under the age of 16 from potentially harmful social media use. Effective March 1, 2025, the Social Media Protection for Minors Act would establish regulations for online platforms...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges North Carolinians to Delete 23andMe Data
RALEIGH – On Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson advised North Carolinians to delete their accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm 23andMe as soon as possible. The company filed for bankruptcy over the weekend, raising concerns about the...
Update: Water Outage Scheduled for March 27 as Part of Culvert Replacement Project
As part of the ongoing culvert replacement project on Sunningdale Lane, a water line relocation is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. A contractor for the City of Statesville will be moving the water line to support infrastructure...
Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Harmony Break-In
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects and a vehicle involved in a break-in in the Harmony area of northern Iredell County. The incident occurred at approximately 5:13 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Fast...