On January 18, 2024, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Charlotte Highway involving a U-Haul truck reported stolen from Greensboro. The vehicle was being driven by Brandon Allen, 29, of Durham. Three additional occupants...
Statesville Police Officer Honored with Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism
STATESVILLE, NC – The Statesville Police Department is proud to announce that Corporal Casey Hoover was among the distinguished recipients of the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism, presented at the 72nd Annual Attorney General’s Awards Ceremony on...
McDowell High School Threat Update – No Confirmed Threat, Students to Be Dismissed at 10 AM
Around 8:11 am this morning McDowell County 911 received an anonymous call of a possible active shooter at McDowell High School. Law enforcement and emergency personnel immediately responded. Local, state, and federal law enforcement has conducted a thorough search of...
Overcast and Cold with Snow and Ice Expected Across the South
Today’s weather forecast calls for overcast skies and very cold temperatures, with a high of 28°F. Winds will be light and variable throughout the day. Heads-up: The weather system Enzo is expected to bring a stripe of snow and ice across the southern region....
FEMA Assists Western NC Storm Survivors with Temporary Housing
HICKORY, N.C. – FEMA is reaching out to survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who are staying in hotels through the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program to assess their ongoing need for temporary housing support. The TSA program provides short-term shelter by...
NC Offers Energy Aid for Low-Income Households and Hurricane Survivors
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) began accepting applications on January 2, 2025, for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). This program offers support to households struggling to meet heating costs during the colder...
Overnight Lane Closures on Southbound I-77 for Maintenance
Nighttime maintenance work will close one of three lanes in the southbound express lanes of I-77 between mile markers 34.4 and 28.3 in Mooresville, Iredell County. The closures will begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM and continue until Wednesday, January...
Prolonged Arctic Cold Wave Grips Region Through Thursday
A powerful Arctic airmass has settled over the region, bringing unseasonably cold temperatures that are expected to persist through at least Thursday morning. High temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing in the mountains, foothills, and parts of the...
City and Iredell County Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all city and Iredell County government offices will be closed on Monday, January 20. The holiday, which honors the civil rights leader’s legacy and contributions to equality and justice, is a federally observed event...
Powerball jackpot grows to $331 million for tonight’s drawing
RALEIGH – The Powerball jackpot keeps on climbing as it now stands at $331 million for Saturday’s drawing. A winner tonight could claim the jackpot as a $331 million annuity or $145.1 million in cash. “As players try their luck at winning these big jackpots, they...