80 New Driver License Examiners to Help Improve Service at DMV Offices
ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles today welcomed 80 new driver license examiners to their ranks as part of an annual graduation ceremony that took place at the DMV headquarters. These 80 employees, following a five-week training program, will be...
Mooresville to Honor Retiring Police K9s Kato and Ramon at Public Ceremony
The Town of Mooresville will host a special ceremony to recognize the retirements of two longtime police K9s, Kato and Ramon, in a public event scheduled for Monday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place on the lawn of Mooresville Town Hall, located at 413...
Public Hearing Scheduled for Iredell County 2025–26 Budget
Iredell County has scheduled a public hearing to review and discuss the proposed budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located at 200 South Center Street in Statesville....
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Charlotte Checkers Advance to Eastern Conference Finals in Calder Cup Playoffs
The Charlotte Checkers have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, marking a significant achievement for the franchise. This progression follows a decisive 3-0 series sweep against the two-time defending champions, the Hershey...
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Emerges as Third Busiest U.S. Connecting Hub
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has solidified its position as a major aviation hub, ranking as the third busiest connecting airport in the United States. In 2024, the airport handled a record-breaking 58.8 million passengers, marking a 10% increase from...
Early Morning Fire Severely Damages Mooresville Home
A residential fire broke out early Tuesday morning, May 27, on Cornelius Road in Mooresville, North Carolina, causing extensive damage to the home and prompting a multi-department emergency response. According to Iredell Free News, the fire was reported at 6:21 a.m.,...
Attorney General Jackson Provides Update on PowerSchool Breach
RALEIGH – Yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson provided an update about his ongoing investigation into PowerSchool’s 2024 data breach. The U.S. Department of Justice charged 19-year-old Massachusetts college student Matthew Lane with hacking PowerSchool’s system...
Toyota Recalls Over 443,000 Trucks for Reverse Light Issue
Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain MY2022-25 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Approximately 443,000 vehicles are involved in this recall for the U.S. Due to moisture intrusion over time, both reverse lamps on the subject vehicles can stop...
Rainy Start to the Week in Iredell County, Clearing by the Weekend
Iredell County residents can expect a wet and cooler start to the week, with conditions gradually improving as the weekend approaches. Tuesday, May 27: The day begins with steady rain and cooler temperatures, with highs around 57°F. Northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph will...
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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...
Dorothy Jarvis Tucker
A true middle child, Dorothy was the seventh of 13 born to Clarence and Polly Mae (Nicholson) Jarvis of Union Grove, NC in northern Iredell County. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Ferriaola, and Carolyn Morgan, and by three brothers, Wayne Jarvis, Ronald Jarvis,...
Donald Gerard Landy
He attended seminary school in San Antonio, Texas then enrolled in the United States Air Force where he became a pilot. Don met the love of his life, Loretta Fese at St. Ferdinands Church in California, and they were married for 60 beautiful years. Don and Loretta...
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Iredell County Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in March 2025
RALEIGH — According to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Iredell County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in March 2025, reflecting stable economic conditions in the region. The county's labor force was reported at 104,067, with...
Whataburger Offers Free Breakfast for Teachers May 5–9
Whataburger is serving up a Whatasized “thank you” to the real MVPs of our communities—our amazing teachers. For the fourth year in a row, the orange-and-white burger brand is celebrating the everyday heroes who bring heart, hustle and a whole lot of care to the...
AG Jeff Jackson Warns of Contractor Fraud After Helene
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolina homeowners to be on the lookout for contractor fraud as they continue to rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “More than six months after Hurricane Helene, many families are just getting started with hiring...
Public Hearing Scheduled for Iredell County 2025–26 Budget
Iredell County has scheduled a public hearing to review and discuss the proposed budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located at 200 South Center Street in Statesville....
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Unemployment Rates Decline Across All North Carolina Counties in April
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 North Carolina counties in April 2025, according to the latest data from the state. Edgecombe County reported the highest unemployment rate at 4.9%, while Currituck and Camden counties...
NCDHHS Names New State Health Director
Dr. Lawrence Greenblatt, a distinguished physician, professor and public health champion, has been appointed as State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and will begin his duties on Monday, June 2,...
Checkers Strike First in Eastern Conference Finals
LAVAL, QC– The Checkers got off to a quick start north of the border in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and never let off the gas, leveling Laval by a 5-1 score. The visitors set the tone less than two minutes into regulation when Ben Steeves jarred a puck...