
McDonald’s Introduces McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip
CHICAGO, April 24, 2025 — McDonald’s announced the addition of McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip to its permanent U.S. menu, the first such launch since 2021. The new items will be available at participating locations nationwide by May 5. McCrispy Strips are made...

Panthers Select Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan with No. 8 Pick
CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers used their No. 8 draft pick to select Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, opting to boost their offense with a proven playmaker rather than trade down. McMillan, standing at 6-foot-4 and 219 pounds, brings size and athleticism to...

Governor Honors North Carolinians for Service and Sports
(RALEIGH) Yesterday, Governor Josh Stein inducted eight North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their lifelong careers in public service. He also presented the Laurel Wreath to two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to sports and...
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Western NC Wildfires Show Progress in Containment
Fire crews in western North Carolina are making progress in containing several wildfires that have burned thousands of acres in recent days. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity have helped slow the spread of the fires. In McDowell County, the Bee Rock Creek Fire...
Taylorsville Woman Arrested Again in Iredell County
A Taylorsville woman has been arrested in Iredell County for the second time this month. Alisa Marie Moretz, 34, was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 22, and charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle. She was booked into the Iredell County Jail and is being...
Winston Avenue Closure in Statesville Set for April 29–May 2
Winston Avenue in Statesville will be temporarily closed at 1109 Winston Avenue beginning Tuesday, April 29, and continuing through Friday, May 2. The closure is necessary to allow for the installation of sewer services at the new Municipal Operations Center. During...
Student Loan Collections to Resume; Repayment Options Simplified
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that collections on defaulted federal student loans will resume on May 5, 2025, ending a pause that began in March 2020. This change affects over 5 million borrowers currently in default, with an additional 4 million at...
Mpox Found in Wastewater in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is asking people and providers to be on alert for mpox cases following the detection of mpox particles in multiple sewage samples found through routine wastewater testing. This year there have been two cases...
Mooresville Street Resurfacing Project Began Monday
On Monday, April 21, the Town of Mooresville began the mill and overlay portion of its FY25 Street Resurfacing Project, weather permitting. Work started in the Morrison Plantation subdivision and may impact nearby residents and businesses. The process includes...
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Virginia Parker Brigham
Virginia Ann Parker Brigham passed from this life to eternal rest with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A native of Iredell County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Scottie Keith Parker and...
William Joseph Overby
William Joseph Overby, 61, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1963, in Durham County to Jacob Burton Overby, Jr. and Louise Browner Overby. William retired from the United States Air Force after over 22...
Alexandar Pedro Sheppard
Alexandar Pedro Sheppard, 29, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on August 14, 1995, in Beckley, West Virginia to Jonathan Sheppard and Susan Jennings Sheppard. Alex was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He also worked...
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Business North Carolina Names Iredell Memorial Hospital Among Best in North Carolina
Statesville, NC — Iredell Memorial Hospital has once again been placed in the top 25 besthospitals in the state by Business North Carolina. Business North Carolina hospital rankings are generated using more than 25 healthcare metricswith an emphasis on data collected...

Tax Day, But NC Residents Have More Time
April 15 is traditionally recognized as Tax Day in the United States—the deadline for most individuals to file and pay both federal and state taxes. This year, however, North Carolina taxpayers are receiving additional time to file, with a new deadline of Thursday,...

Iredell Physician Network Opens ENT Practice with Dr. Jeffrey Brink
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Physician Network and Iredell Health System are excited toannounce the opening of Iredell Ear, Nose & Throat with Jeffrey E. Brink, MD, FACS.An open house and ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, April 24, from 4pm-6pm. The...

Governor Honors North Carolinians for Service and Sports
(RALEIGH) Yesterday, Governor Josh Stein inducted eight North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their lifelong careers in public service. He also presented the Laurel Wreath to two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to sports and...
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Governor Honors North Carolinians for Service and Sports
(RALEIGH) Yesterday, Governor Josh Stein inducted eight North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their lifelong careers in public service. He also presented the Laurel Wreath to two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to sports and...
Multiple Arrests Made in Mooresville Child Exploitation Investigation
The Mooresville Police Department has charged eight individuals with internet crimes against children as part of Operation Millstone, a coordinated effort involving local, state, and federal agencies. Operation Millstone included 78 personnel from 21 agencies and...
REAL ID Starts May 7th: What You Need to Know
Starting May 7, 2025, federal agencies will enforce the REAL ID Act. To board commercial flights or enter certain secure federal buildings, individuals will need a REAL ID, a U.S. passport, or another federally approved form of identification. The N.C. REAL ID is a...