RALEIGH North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Katherine Marie Lovelace, 53, of 1026 Adams St., Statesville. Lovelace was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies....
Transportation Commerce Tax Goes Into Effect On July 1
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. This tax, enacted under Session Law 2023-134, will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network...
North Carolina Bill Proposes Cannabis Legalization and Regulation
A bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to legalize and regulate the sale, possession, and use of cannabis in the state. The proposed legislation outlines a framework for cannabis legalization, drawing comparisons to alcohol regulation and...
Warm and Breezy Weather in Iredell County
Today, March 19, 2025, Iredell County, North Carolina, is experiencing unseasonably warm and sunny conditions. Temperatures are expected to reach a high near 80°F, accompanied by a breezy afternoon with winds gusting up to 20 mph. The combination of low humidity and...
Jennings Park Reopening
The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department has announced the grand reopening celebration of Jennings Park, scheduled for March 20, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at 141 Deitz Rd, Statesville, N.C., and will commemorate the renovation of the...
Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy and Plans to Close All U.S. Stores
LOS ANGELES -- F21 OpCo, LLC, the operator of Forever 21 stores and licensee of the brand in the United States, has announced that it and certain U.S. subsidiaries have filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the...
Iredell Health System Welcomes Director of Provider Relations
Iredell County, NC — Holly Murzyn, MHA, has been named Director of Provider Relations at Iredell Health System. This newly appointed role will serve as a liaison between the health system and providers, fostering communication, identifying growth opportunities, and...
Statesville PD Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Police Department will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walgreens, located at 951 Davie Avenue. This event offers the public a safe and convenient...
Power Restored After Storms Pass Through
As of Sunday, power had been fully restored to all Statesville Public Power customers following earlier outages. Customers were reminded to report any future outages to the outage line at 704-878-3479. Statesville Public Power lineworkers were acknowledged for their...
Dollar General Announces Store Closures
Dollar General has announced plans to close 96 store locations in the first quarter of the 52-week fiscal year ending January 30, 2026. This decision was disclosed in the company's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 report. In addition to these closures, the company...