Hurricane Erin Brings Clouds, Humidity, and Storm Chances to the Region
Cloudy skies and humid conditions are expected across the region as Hurricane Erin approaches, bringing the potential for unsettled weather through the end of the week. On Wednesday, skies will start off cloudy with gradual clearing later in the day. A stray shower or...
FDA Issues Advisory on Great Value Frozen Shrimp Sold at Walmart
NATIONWIDE — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory warning consumers not to eat certain lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores nationwide. The product, processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods), tested...
Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Erin
Raleigh, NC Yesterday Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast. On Wednesday, August 20, at 10:15 a.m., Governor Stein will hold a media...
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E. Center Avenue to Close for Stormwater Improvements
Mooresville, NC – Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, E. Center Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between Church Street and E. Statesville Avenue. The closure is expected to last approximately four months. The road closure will allow crews to complete culvert...
Troutman Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop
On the evening of July 31, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in Troutman involving a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Louis Segreit of Charlotte. During the stop, officers discovered Segreit was in possession of marijuana and carrying a...
Street Closure Announced for W. Water Street in August
Statesville, NC – The City of Statesville has announced a temporary closure of W. Water Street as part of the ongoing Waterline Replacement Project. Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, W. Water Street will be closed to all traffic from N. Meeting Street to N. Center...
Homicide Investigation Underway Following Fifth Street Shooting in Statesville
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Police Department is investigating a homicide following a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon, August 2, 2025, in the 1000 block of Fifth Street. Authorities were dispatched to the area at approximately 1:30 p.m. after receiving...
Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions with Rain, Thunderstorms Likely
The region will start the day under mostly cloudy skies, with thunderstorms expected to develop by the afternoon. There is potential for heavy rainfall, and temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 87°F. Winds will come from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph. The...
Heat-Related Illnesses on the Rise in North Carolina
Heat-related illnesses are becoming an increasing concern in North Carolina, with a sharp uptick in emergency department visits this year. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is urging residents to take extra precautions as the state...
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Bobby “Bob” Nathaniel Green
Bobby ‘Bob” Nathaniel Green passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 77. Bob was born on July 17, 1947, in Morganton, NC. After he married Joyce Owenby Green at a youthful age, they shared a life of adventure with a focus on the family. Bob owned and operated a...
Jay “Jack” Forest Bass
Jay “Jack” Forest Bass, 88, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1936, in Iredell County, to the late Fletcher and Lillian Chambers Bass. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Wilma Hayes Bass; 4...
Virgil Kenneth Cumby
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil Kenneth Cumby on January 31, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Virgil was born on March 13, 1954, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Kenneth and Lois Cumby. He was the...
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Unemployment Rates Decrease Across Most Of North Carolina
RALEIGH — Unemployment rates decreased in 95 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in February 2025, according to the latest report from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Four counties saw increases, while one remained unchanged. Hyde County recorded the highest...
Egg Beaters, Bob Evans products part of nationwide recall
Cargill Kitchen Solutions, based in Lake Odessa, Michigan, has issued a recall for approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite. The recall was announced on March 28, 2025, by the U.S. Department of...
Iredell Pain Management Welcomes Karen Rohde, PA-C
Iredell Health System, in collaboration with the Iredell Physician Network, has announced the addition of Karen Rohde, PA-C, to Iredell Pain Management. Rohde is a certified physician assistant with over 20 years of experience, including eight years in Iredell’s...
Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Erin
Raleigh, NC Yesterday Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast. On Wednesday, August 20, at 10:15 a.m., Governor Stein will hold a media...
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Flags Lowered in Statesville to Honor Caroline Hayes Bentley
Statesville Mayor Constantine H. Kutteh has ordered that the United States and North Carolina flags at all municipal buildings be lowered to half-staff beginning Thursday, August 14, 2025, in honor of Caroline Hayes Bentley, the spouse of former Statesville Mayor Dr....
Fraud Attempt at Local Home Under Investigation in Iredell County
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported fraud-in-progress at a local residence. According to the sheriff’s office, a couple received a call from someone claiming to be a fraud agent with their bank. The caller allegedly...
North Carolina Receives $4 Million Federal Workforce Reentry Grant
Raleigh, N.C. Yesterday Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina has received a $4 million federal grant to help incarcerated people gain job skills as they prepare to reenter society. The new funding comes from the sixth round of the U.S. Department of...