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,...
NCDOT Provides Update on Highway 150 Widening Project
Work continues this month along the Highway 150 corridor as part of the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s widening project between Interstate 77 and Highway 21. According to NCDOT, crews are focusing on several key tasks, including storm drainage...
Two Union Grove Men Arrested in Connection with Car Wash Thefts and Vandalism
Iredell County, NC – Two men from Union Grove have been arrested following a months-long investigation into a series of thefts and property damage incidents at a car wash in Harmony. Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office say 53-year-old Jason Lyle Padgett...
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Structure Collapse and Fire at C&H Laundry Under Investigation
STATESVILLE, NC – March 6, 2025 – At approximately 10:17am, emergency responders were dispatched to a structure collapse at C&H Laundry, located at 1406 Shelton Avenue, following a single-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, crews from the Statesville Fire Department...
Vehicle Strikes Laundromat on Shelton Ave, Causing Fire and Partial Building Collapse
At approximately 10:20 AM today, a vehicle crashed into the laundromat located at 1406 Shelton Ave in Statesville. The impact caused the structure to catch fire, resulting in significant damage and a partial collapse of the building. Multiple emergency agencies...
Road Closure Scheduled for NC-150 Near Sherrills Ford Road
Catawba County, NC – A section of NC-150 near Sherrills Ford Road will be closed for maintenance work on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The closure is expected to cause a high impact on traffic in the area, particularly for those traveling east near...
Whataburger Expands to Mooresville
Mooresville, NC – Texas-based fast-food chain Whataburger is set to open a new restaurant at 604 River Highway in Mooresville, North Carolina. This expansion is part of Whataburger's broader strategy to establish a presence in the Charlotte area, with multiple...
The NCDOR Begins Processing Returns
Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is now processing 2024 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit the week of March 10. They can learn more about the refund process on...
Taylorsville Man Arrested on Felony Statutory Rape Charge
Statesville, NC – A Taylorsville man has been arrested and charged with felony statutory rape following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. 60-year-old Charles Andrew Harmon, of Old Charlotte Road in Taylorsville, was taken into custody on March 1...
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Iredell County, NC – Two men from Union Grove have been arrested following a months-long investigation into a series of thefts and property damage incidents at a car wash in Harmony. Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office say 53-year-old Jason Lyle Padgett...
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Statesville Man Gets Prison Term For Property Crimes
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