North Carolina – The General Assembly has successfully overridden Governor Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 805, enacting a new law that legally recognizes only two sexes—male and female—and introduces several additional provisions concerning education, religion, and...
NCDHHS, Talkspace Offer Free Therapy for Justice-Involved Teens
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Talkspace, a virtual therapy platform now available for free to justice-impacted teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 in North Carolina. Recent...
Water Service Restored and Davie Avenue Reopened After Main Break in Statesville
Statesville, NC – Water service has been restored and Davie Avenue has reopened in Statesville following repairs to a water main break that occurred on July 29, 2025. The incident was caused by a contractor installing fiber optic cable in the same area where a similar...
Ira Joshua Freeze Wanted on Felony Drug Charges After Citizen Complaints
Iredell County, NC – In response to multiple complaints from concerned residents about suspected drug activity, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at 511 Parker Avenue in Mooresville, the residence of Ira Joshua Freeze....
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Enters 2026 U.S. Senate Race
RALEIGH, N.C. — Roy Cooper, who served two terms as North Carolina governor and previously as the state’s attorney general, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. In a campaign video, Cooper stated that after careful consideration, he...
Iredell Health System Hosts MedStem Camp for Boys & Girls Club Students
Iredell County, NC – Eight students from the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont spent July exploring healthcare careers through the MedStem Camp hosted by Iredell Health System. The program provided students with hands-on experiences across a wide range of hospital...
North Carolina Begins Economic Development Planning Through 2030
Raleigh, N.C. Today in partnership with Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced the official kickoff of the state’s next Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan, which will seek input from North Carolinians throughout the...
Mooresville Man Arrested After Vehicle Fire Incident
MOORESVILLE, NC – On July 24, 2025, Mooresville Police Department officers responded to a report of an active vehicle fire. Upon arrival, officers and a Mooresville Fire-Rescue fire marshal determined that the fire had been intentionally set. The investigation...
Notice to Residents Near Statesville High School Stadium
Construction work continues at the Statesville High School football stadium on North Center Street. As part of the ongoing improvements, the school’s contractor is scheduled to begin pouring concrete at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The early start is intended to help crews...
Heat Advisory Issued for Iredell County and Surrounding Areas
Iredell County, NC — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Iredell County and portions of northeast Georgia, the North Carolina Piedmont and western areas, as well as Upstate South Carolina. The advisory currently in effect runs from noon today...