State Board Launches Registration Repair Project to Ensure Accurate, Complete Voter Rolls
Raleigh, N.C. Today, the State Board of Elections formally launched its comprehensive effort to collect identification numbers — driver’s license numbers (DL#) or the last four digits of social security numbers (SSN4) — for about 103,000 voters missing them on the...
Iredell County man bags $1 million prize: “I knew that was my ticket”
RALEIGH – Ever since the Emerald 10’s scratch-off game debuted in April, Travis Wilhelm of Statesville believed he would win the $1 million top prize. “When that ticket came out, I knew that was my ticket,” he said. “I’ve been playing it ever since.” Wilhelm’s...
Hot, Humid Conditions Continue Through Midweek
Sunny to partly cloudy skies are expected today, with afternoon highs reaching around 91 degrees. Winds will be light, coming out of the northeast at about 5 mph. Humidity levels are forecast to remain near 64 percent, and the UV index will be high at 9 out of 11,...
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Unshame NC’ Campaign Aims to End Stigma and Support Recovery Across North Carolina
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and First Lady Anna Stein, in collaboration with Shatterproof, announced the launch of the Unshame North Carolina (Unshame NC) campaign to end stigma related to substance use disorder. Unshame NC has...
Man Sentenced For Cattle Theft Scheme
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – William Dalton Edwards, 26, of Mount Airy, N.C., was sentenced today to 24 months in prison and three-years supervised release for his role in a scheme involving the theft of livestock from North Carolina stockyards and farms, announced Russ...
UPDATE: Guilty Plea Entered in 2023 Double Overdose Case
On Monday, July 7, 2025, Kaylan Obrien Brandon entered a guilty plea to multiple charges, including Death by Distribution and Involuntary Manslaughter, in connection with the November 1, 2023 overdose deaths of Brittany Peace and Heather Wilson. The case began when...
Mooresville Pet Grooming Business Under Investigation After Disturbing Videos Surface
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A Mooresville pet grooming business is under investigation after videos surfaced online showing an employee at Classy Critters Pet Resort and Spa aggressively handling dogs. One video shows the employee slapping and possibly punching a dog. Another...
Statewide Speeding Crackdown Underway as “Speeding Catches Up With You” Campaign Begins
Motorists across North Carolina can expect an increased law enforcement presence on roads this week as part of a coordinated effort to address speed-related traffic violations. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, in partnership with local and state...
Road Construction to Continue on E. Center Avenue in Mooresville for Water Line Replacement
Motorists traveling through downtown Mooresville should prepare for traffic delays and temporary lane closures as construction crews continue work on a water line replacement project along East Center Avenue. The project is set to resume on Tuesday, July 22, starting...
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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...
Iredell County Alerts Residents to “Fake Law Enforcement” Scams
STATESVILLE, NC – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an uptick in scams involving impersonators posing as law enforcement officers to defraud residents. Scammers often demand personal information or immediate payment through unconventional methods like...
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Flight Delays and Cancellations Continue at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Weather-related disruptions continue to impact travel at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with numerous delays and cancellations reported. As of today, there have been 15 flight delays affecting routes within, into, and out of the United States. Additionally,...
North Carolina General Assembly Advances Disaster Recovery Act of 2025
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina General Assembly is advancing the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025, a legislative effort aimed at supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The bill proposes $500 million in relief funding to assist with housing reconstruction,...
Nissan and Honda Merger Fails as Automakers Fail to Agree on Terms
Nissan has officially ended merger talks with Honda, citing fundamental disagreements over the structure of the deal. The proposed $60 billion merger would have created the world’s third-largest automaker, but negotiations reportedly collapsed after Nissan rejected...
Hot, Humid Conditions Continue Through Midweek
Sunny to partly cloudy skies are expected today, with afternoon highs reaching around 91 degrees. Winds will be light, coming out of the northeast at about 5 mph. Humidity levels are forecast to remain near 64 percent, and the UV index will be high at 9 out of 11,...
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Two Arrested by Troutman Police in Theft and Drug Case
On August 5, 2025, at approximately 12:55 p.m., officers with the Troutman Police Department responded to a reported larceny at Lowe's Hardware. Upon arrival, officers determined that Robert Sloop, 25, of Troutman, and Kaitlyn Gardner, 32, of Mooresville, had taken...
Statesville Expands Fiber Optic Network on Stockton Street and Lakeside Drive
The City of Statesville has approved Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits for Ripple Fiber to install underground fiber optic infrastructure in multiple neighborhoods as part of a private broadband expansion project. Areas of Work Include: Stockton Street Area: Stockton...
Governor Stein Declares Tropical Storm Chantal a Type I State Disaster, Activates Individual Assistance
Yesterday Governor Josh Stein declared Tropical Storm Chantal a Type I State Disaster, which allows North Carolina to activate state-funded individual assistance grants for people affected by the storm. The Governor also urged President Trump and Acting FEMA Regional...