Iredell Health Opens Surgery Practice, Welcomes Dr. Cheek
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System, is pleased to announce the opening of Iredell General Surgery. Richard A. Cheek III, MD, will begin seeing patients 14 and older at his practice on E. Broad St. in Statesville by...
Commissioner Causey Advises Medicare Beneficiaries to Explore 2026 Options
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s time to compare and evaluate their current plans and make necessary changes during the annual Open Enrollment Period. “Medicare plans change from year to year and so do your healthcare needs,”...
Lenoir-Rhyne University Names First Woman President in 134 Years
On Oct. 16, 2025, Lenoir-Rhyne University formally installed Summer Johnson McGee, Ph.D., as its 13th president during an inauguration ceremony in P.E. Monroe Auditorium. McGee is the first woman to serve as president of the 135-year-old institution. The ceremony,...
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Russ Ferguson Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for Western North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Russ Ferguson was sworn in yesterday as the United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on March 3, 2025, Ferguson took the oath of office, administered by United States District Judge...
Statesville Woman Arrested on Meth Trafficking Charges
A 29-year-old woman from Statesville, identified as Arlena Ann Ritchie, has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office on drug-related charges. Ritchie, who is listed as homeless, faces one felony count of possession with intent to sell or deliver...
North Carolina Weighs Minimum Wage Hike
The North Carolina General Assembly is considering a bill that would raise the state minimum wage and establish automatic annual increases based on inflation. House Bill 353 proposes a gradual increase in the minimum wage over several years, ultimately reaching $18...
AG Jeff Jackson, Feds Seek to End Google’s Search Monopoly
RALEIGH — On March 7th, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, and the United States Department of Justice proposed an end to Google’s illegal monopoly over internet search engines and changes to restore competition to benefit...
Corbett Resigns as Iredell/Alexander County District Court Judge
Bryan A. Corbett has resigned from his position as an Iredell/Alexander County District Court judge. Corbett, a graduate of Alexander Central High School, submitted his resignation to Chief District Court Judge Edward Hedrick IV last week, citing personal reasons. He...
North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Firearm Accountability Act
A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly aims to enhance firearm safety by requiring the reporting of lost or stolen firearms, providing a sales tax exemption for firearm safety equipment, and implementing a public awareness campaign. The proposed...
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On Oct. 16, 2025, Lenoir-Rhyne University formally installed Summer Johnson McGee, Ph.D., as its 13th president during an inauguration ceremony in P.E. Monroe Auditorium. McGee is the first woman to serve as president of the 135-year-old institution. The ceremony,...
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NCDOT Update: I-77 lane closures for 150 widening project
Starting last night, July 14, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews began installing lane closures on Interstate 77 to start work on a new bridge at the interchange with N.C. 150. The closures are part of the $249 million N.C. 150 widening project between...
Warm Temperatures, Scattered Storms Expected Early This Week
Sunny skies and warm temperatures continue across the region, though chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms persist over the next several days. Monday, July 14, will see mostly sunny conditions with a few afternoon clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is...
Nighttime Maintenance to Cause Moving Lane Closures on I-77 in Mooresville
Mooresville, NC — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled nighttime maintenance on Interstate 77 in Iredell County, which is expected to significantly impact traffic. The work will take place on both northbound and southbound lanes between mile...