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...
NC Debuts First Mobile Opioid Treatment Unit
RALEIGH North Carolina on Tuesday took an innovative step in efforts to reduce opioid use and related deaths with the launch of the state’s first Mobile Opioid Treatment Program. First Lady Anna Stein helped celebrate the occasion at a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Statesville Seeking Volunteers for Stormwater Advisory Commission
The City of Statesville is inviting residents to apply for open seats on its Stormwater Advisory Commission. The nine-member commission provides recommendations to City Council on stormwater management, including policies, programs, best practices, and possible...
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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...
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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....
Elizabeth Arlene Byrd Isenhour
Born in Blenheim, SC on March 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late James Walter Byrd and Elizabeth Evans Byrd. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Monroe Isenhour, with whom she shared sixty-one years of...
Lamar Ellis Eudy, 84, of Statesville
Born in Stanly County on October 7, 1940, he was the son of the late William “Bud” Eudy and Margaret Ruth Burris Eudy. In addition to his parents, Lamar was also preceded in death by one sister, Amelia Barringer. Lamar spent most of his working career traveling the 48...
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New Mega Millions® arrives in April
The new version of Mega Millions®, the lottery game that has produced a record seven jackpot wins exceeding $1 billion – all won in different states – will debut following the final drawing of the current game on Friday, April 4. The game will feature bigger...
Bill Proposes Study for Professional Wrestling Museum in North Carolina
The North Carolina General Assembly is considering legislation that would allocate $500,000 from the General Fund to explore the feasibility of establishing a professional wrestling museum in the state. Under the proposed bill, the Department of Natural and Cultural...
Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Earns CAP Reaccreditation
Iredell County, NC — The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has once again awarded accreditation to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s main laboratory in Statesville, North Carolina. This recognition follows a recent on-site inspection...
Statesville Seeking Volunteers for Stormwater Advisory Commission
The City of Statesville is inviting residents to apply for open seats on its Stormwater Advisory Commission. The nine-member commission provides recommendations to City Council on stormwater management, including policies, programs, best practices, and possible...
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Iredell County Deputies Arrest Eight in Two Drug Raids
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Special Emergency Response Team, along with narcotics investigators, executed two search warrants for illegal drugs. According to Sheriff Darren Campbell, both investigations began after information was...
Tropical Storm Erin Develops as Rain and Thunderstorms Target Region
Residents can expect a wet start to the week as showers and possible thunderstorms move through the area today, followed by periods of variable cloud cover. High temperatures are expected to reach around 81 degrees with light winds from the south-southwest at about 5...
AG Jeff Jackson Launches ‘Robocall Roundup’ in North Carolina
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson launched Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across the country and in North Carolina. As part of the operation, Attorney General Jackson is...