Yesterday Governor Josh Stein declared Tropical Storm Chantal a Type I State Disaster, which allows North Carolina to activate state-funded individual assistance grants for people affected by the storm. The Governor also urged President Trump and Acting FEMA Regional...
Whooping Cough Cases Rise Across North Carolina
North Carolina is seeing a significant increase in reported cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, following several years of relatively low activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials reported 105 cases statewide in 2023, followed by a sharp...
Protest Held at Classy Critters in Mooresville Following Animal Care Concerns
Mooresville, N.C. — A group of demonstrators gathered outside Classy Critters Pet Resort & Spa on Brawley School Road Tuesday, voicing concerns about the treatment of animals at the pet care facility. The protest included former customers, pet owners, and animal...
Construction Progressing on Statesville Police Department Expansion and Parking Deck
Work continues on the Statesville Police Department Expansion and Parking Deck project, with steady progress being made on both structures. For the parking deck, crews have poured footings on the west side where site conditions allowed and are now working to form the...
Downtown Statesville Sinkhole Repairs on Track for August Completion
The Downtown Statesville sinkhole repair project remains on track for substantial completion by mid to late August. Following a brief delay last week to perform necessary work on a water line valve, crews have resumed activity and are making steady progress. The...
Danielle Simmons Promoted to Director of Critical Care and Progressive Care at Iredell Memorial Hospital
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Danielle Simmons, MSN, RN, has accepted the role of Director of Critical Care and Progressive Care units at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Simmons graduated with her associate degree in nursing from...
Iredell Home Health earns 2024 SHPBest “Superior Performer” Patient Experience Award
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Home Health, a part of Iredell Health System, has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for...
NCDOT Receives Permits to Begin Rock Removal for I-40
A critical process has been completed permitting the N.C. Department of Transportation and its project team to extract rock necessary for reconstruction of Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge. NCDOT officials received a 404 Individual Permit from the Army Corps of...
Weekend Assault and Weapon Arrests Under Investigation in Mooresville
Mooresville, NC – On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Mooresville Police responded to multiple incidents resulting in three arrests related to assault and weapons charges. Officers were first dispatched to 132 Meadow Hill Circle for a welfare check after a caller, identified...
Weather Outlook for the Week
A mostly cloudy day is expected across the region, with temperatures reaching a high near 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will remain light and variable throughout the day. Humidity levels are around 67%, and the UV index is moderate at 6 out of 11. Sunrise was at 6:33...