Candidate Filing Opens for 2025 Municipal Elections
Candidate filing for the 2025 municipal elections opened on July 7 and will continue through July 18 at noon. Individuals interested in running for local office can submit their paperwork during this period. The upcoming elections will determine leadership in...
Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 546
“This bill will strengthen North Carolina's Medicaid program by providing coverage for women who have just given birth for 12 months, making telehealth services more accessible, and launching a new statewide Medicaid health plan for children and young adults served by...
Iredell Health System Celebrates 4,200 Combined Years of Employee Service
Statesville, NC — Iredell Health System recently celebrated individuals who have dedicated between 5 to 50 years of service to the community through their work within the health system, totaling 4,200 combined years. Employees celebrating 5,10, and 15 years were...
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Drowning Reported at Lake Norman Over Weekend
Lake Norman, NC – June 15, 2025 A weekend outing at Lake Norman turned tragic after a person drowned near the Sherrills Ford area, prompting a large-scale emergency response and a two-day search. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon near channel marker 20....
Street Resurfacing Project Set to Begin June 16
The 2025 Street Resurfacing Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 16, and is expected to continue for approximately 10 weeks. Crews will be working on a rotating schedule to pave selected streets throughout the area. Work scheduled for the first week includes:...
Statesville Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near Abernathy Ball Field
Statesville, NC – On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Statesville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Deaton Street and Abernathy Ball Field. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in a nearby front yard...
Weekend Weather Outlook for Iredell County
Residents of Iredell County can expect a warm and humid stretch of weather through the weekend, with scattered thunderstorms likely each afternoon. Today, Friday, June 13, begins with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching a high of 82 degrees. As the day...
Three Arrested Following Traffic Stop on Island Ford Road
Iredell County, NC — Three individuals were arrested last Saturday, June 7, following a traffic stop conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Island Ford Road near Lookout Dam Road. The suspects were identified as 32-year-old Constance Marie Mercado of 9th...
Temporary Road Closures Announced for NC 150 Widening Project
Mooresville, NC — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced temporary overnight road closures on Wednesday, June 12, and Friday, June 13, as part of ongoing work on the NC 150 widening project. According to NCDOT officials, contract crews will be...
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Deadline Extended for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been extended to March 10, 2025, for individuals affected by Hurricane Helene in 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Applications can be submitted...
Waffle House Implements Temporary Egg Surcharge Amid Rising Costs
Waffle House has introduced a temporary 50-cent surcharge per egg due to rising egg prices driven by a nationwide supply shortage. Signs posted in the Georgia-based restaurant chain’s locations cite the ongoing price surge, attributed to an aggressive strain of avian...
Cabinet Health Recalls Medicine Bottles Sold on Amazon Due to Child Safety Concern
Washington, D.C. – Cabinet Health has issued a recall for its 4 oz. refillable medicine bottles due to a failure to maintain child-resistant closures, posing a risk of child poisoning. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the plastic lid’s closure can...
Iredell Health System Celebrates 4,200 Combined Years of Employee Service
Statesville, NC — Iredell Health System recently celebrated individuals who have dedicated between 5 to 50 years of service to the community through their work within the health system, totaling 4,200 combined years. Employees celebrating 5,10, and 15 years were...
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Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Thom Tillis announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, concluding two terms in the Senate. The announcement came on June 29, following a week of high-profile votes and growing political tension within his party. Tillis, who was first...
Police Investigate Weekend Shooting in Statesville Walmart Parking Lot
Statesville Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the Walmart parking lot on Crossroads Drive on Sunday, June 29. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 1:30 p.m. No injuries were reported at the scene. According to law enforcement,...
Weekend Weather Forecast
The weekend in our region will bring plenty of sunshine with just a slight chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms. Saturday:Expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day. While most areas will remain dry, a stray shower or thunderstorm can’t be ruled out. Highs...