North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Timothy Scott Gilbert, 60, of 2242 Shelton Ave., Statesville. Gilbert was charged with obtaining property by false pretense, a felony. According to special agents with the Department of...
NC Governor Announces Actions on Reproductive Health Policy
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced new measures related to reproductive health care access in the state. These actions are intended to address privacy concerns and legal protections for both patients and medical professionals. Stein emphasized the need to...
Crooked Creek Fire 55% Contained, Evacuations Lifted
McDowell County, NC — As of 6:55 a.m. today, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has scorched approximately 250 acres and is now 55% contained. Firefighters made significant strides overnight as calmer winds and increased humidity helped suppress fire activity....
Road Closure Alert in Mooresville
Mooresville, NC – The Town of Mooresville stormwater crews will be closing a section of E Center Avenue on January 30 for repairs. The closure will occur between the entrance to Accordius Health and Manor Circle. The road will be closed beginning after 7:20 a.m. and...
Enticing Events Lineup Slated for Carowinds in 2025
CHARLOTTE, NC – January 29, 2025 — Carowinds will open for its 52nd season March 15. In addition to the park’s expansion of Camp Snoopy with two new family rides, the amusement park will feature a diverse lineup of special events for the 2025 season....
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Block Freeze on Federal Funds
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government’s freeze on grants and funding. Attorney General Jackson and 22 attorneys general asked the federal court for an immediate temporary restraining order to prevent the freeze...
Statesville Man Wins $4 Million Mega Millions Prize
Statesville, NC – Shawn Snook of Statesville received an early birthday surprise after winning a $4 million Mega Millions prize from the December 17 drawing. “That was a nice early birthday present,” Snook said with a laugh. He purchased his $3 ticket through Online...
NC Unemployment Recipients Can Access 2024 Tax Forms Online
Raleigh, NC – North Carolinians who received unemployment benefits in 2024 can now access their IRS Form 1099-G through their MyNCUIBenefits account on the N.C. Division of Employment Security (DES) website. Paper copies will be mailed by January 31 to those who...
Mooresville Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
Troutman, NC – A traffic stop on Charlotte Highway in Troutman on January 27, 2025, resulted in the arrest of a Mooresville woman on multiple drug-related charges. Officers conducted the stop for a traffic violation and spoke with the vehicle’s owner and passenger,...
Statesville Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
Troutman, NC – A routine traffic stop in the early hours of January 28, 2025, led to the arrest of a Statesville man on drug-related charges. At approximately 1:35 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of South Main Street in Troutman after...










