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...
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Mooresville Police and U.S. Marshals Arrest Woman in Connection to Child’s Death
Mooresville, NC – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD), in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service, has arrested a woman on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, following an investigation into the death of her child. According to police, officers...
Watch out for Counterfeit Weight-Loss and Diabetes Drugs
Patients across the country, including in North Carolina, are widely using weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. However, due to quickly rising demand and supply shortages, counterfeit versions of these drugs are flowing into the...
Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Burglary Suspect
Rowan County, NC – The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a home burglary that took place in the early morning hours of February 19. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of Ribelin Road, near Panther...
Governor Stein Requests $19 Billion in Federal Aid for Hurricane Helene Recovery
Raleigh, NC – Yesterday, Governor Josh Stein announced his request for $19 billion in federal funding to support recovery and rebuilding efforts in western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The Governor met with Senators Thom Tillis...
Joann Fabrics to Close 500 Stores Nationwide Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Joann, the well-known fabric and craft retailer, has announced plans to close approximately 500 of its 800 stores across the United States as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This decision comes after a careful analysis of store performance and...
Iredell County Courts Closed Today Due to Severe Weather
Iredell County, NC – Due to deteriorating weather conditions across the county, Iredell County Courts will be closed today. Officials made the decision at 9 AM this morning, citing concerns for public safety as roads become increasingly hazardous. Residents with...
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Take the Plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County
The 2025 Special Olympics Iredell County Polar Plunge is set for Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the City of Statesville Leisure Pool. The annual event raises funds to support local athletes with intellectual disabilities through year-round training, competition, and...
IRS to Issue Special Payments to 1 Million Taxpayers This Month
WASHINGTON — As part of continuing efforts to help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service today announced plans to issue automatic payments later this month to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns....
Big Lots Faces Closure; All Area Stores Likely to Shut Down
COLUMBUS, OH – Beleaguered discount retailer Big Lots appears to be on the brink of closing all its stores, including those in the local area, following the collapse of a planned sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. The chain, which operates over 900...
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Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam
Whether you’ve driven through a toll recently or not, you might’ve gotten a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls. It’s probably a scam. Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money. Learn how the scam works...
IRS Announces 2025 Tax Season Start Date and New Tools for Taxpayers
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of the agency’s historic modernization efforts. The IRS expects...
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 Bronco Sports and Mavericks
Ford Motor Company has announced a safety recall affecting approximately 272,817 vehicles, including the 2022–2023 Ford Maverick and 2021–2023 Ford Bronco Sport models. The issue involves the vehicles' 12-volt batteries, which may experience internal weld or...
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...
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Governor Stein Announces 30-Day FEMA Extension for Individual Assistance
Raleigh, NC Last week, FEMA granted Governor Josh Stein’s request for a 30-day extension for disaster survivors to apply for FEMA’s individual assistance (IA) program. The new deadline is April 7, 2025. Governor Stein released the following statement on the...
Authorities Identify Victim in Fatal Vehicle Accident at C&H Laundry
The individual who lost his life in a vehicle accident at C&H Laundry on Shelton Avenue has been identified as 30-year-old Alexander Sheppard of Statesville. The incident, which occurred last week, remains under investigation. No further details have been released...
Proposed Bill Seeks to Keep North Carolina on Standard Time Year-Round
A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly aims to eliminate the biannual time change and keep the state on standard time throughout the entire year. House Bill 12, sponsored by Representatives Warren, Bell, Campbell, and Willis, was referred to the...