Giraffe Leia Dies at North Carolina Zoo Following Medical Procedure
ASHEBORO, N.C. — The North Carolina Zoo is mourning the loss of Leia, a 15-year-old giraffe who had been part of the Zoo family since 2010. Her death comes just one day after the passing of long-time Zoo Director and CEO Pat Simmons. Leia died on Tuesday following a...
Over 67,000 Cases of Power Stick Deodorant Recalled Due to Manufacturing Issues
A.P. Deauville has voluntarily recalled more than 67,000 cases of its Power Stick roll-on antiperspirant deodorants following manufacturing concerns. The recall affects three specific 1.8 oz roll-on deodorant products: Power Stick for Her Powder Fresh Power Stick...
State Board Launches Registration Repair Project to Update Voter Records
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has launched the Registration Repair Project, an initiative aimed at updating the voter registration records of individuals who are missing a valid identification number in the state’s database. These ID numbers—either an...
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Iredell County Approves Bonds for Weathers Creek High School
Statesville, NC - The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has taken a significant step towards the construction of a new Weathers Creek High School. During their January 21st meeting, the board approved resolutions authorizing the issuance of $123.9 million in bonds...
Iredell Charter Academy Closed Today
Due to inclement weather and anticipated hazards from snowfall and ice, the school will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All after-school care and extracurricular activities are also canceled. School officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests in Stolen U-Haul Case
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....
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Road trips expected to set new record; air travel projected to increase by nearly 2%
CHARLOTTE, NC., (May 15, 2025) - AAA predicts a record-breaking 1.3 million North Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day period*. That’s an increase of nearly 50,000 compared to last year. Nationwide, AAA expects more than 45.1...
Mooresville Releases Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
The Town of Mooresville has released its Recommended Operating Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, in accordance with the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The recommended budget is available for public review at...
Troutman Man Arrested After Fentanyl Found During Traffic Stop
On May 21, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Troutman police officers conducted a traffic stop on Charlotte Highway near Julian Place. The vehicle was reportedly displaying a fictitious license tag. During the stop, officers identified the driver as Brandon Scott...