Tillis, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking at Southern Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and ten of his Republican Senate colleagues recently introduced the End Child Trafficking Now Act, legislation that would require a DNA test to determine the relationship between illegal immigrants coming across the border...
Police Respond to Incident at Ford Dealership
On January 15, 2025, Mooresville Police Department responded to the Mooresville Ford Dealership on East Plaza Drive for a report of a possible bomb/wired device found in a vehicle that was being serviced. The Cabarrus County Bomb Squad was called in and the owner of...
Statesville Man Arrested for Armed Robbery of Mooresville Pharmacy
On January 5, 2025, officers from the Mooresville Police Department (MPD) responded to a reported armed robbery at Walgreens Pharmacy on River Highway. According to investigators, a suspect presented a note to the pharmacist, claimed he was armed, and demanded...
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Iredell-Statesville Schools Closed for Students Due to Icy Roads
Iredell County, NC – Iredell-Statesville Schools announced closures for students on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, due to lingering icy patches on roadways. The decision follows overnight and early morning monitoring of road conditions by the district’s team. An optional...
FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program for NC Residents
North Carolina – FEMA announced Monday that it is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program to January 25. The program, originally set to expire on Tuesday, provides temporary housing assistance, such as hotel or motel stays, for residents...
Iredell-Statesville Schools Announce 3-Hour Delay Due to Icy Conditions
In response to hazardous road conditions caused by lingering ice, Iredell-Statesville Schools will operate on a three-hour delay on Tuesday. The delay aims to ensure the safety of students, staff, and families, particularly in rural areas where roads remain...
Second Vehicle Fire Today Closes Lanes on I-77 Northbound in Mooresville
Mooresville, NC – For the second time today, a vehicle fire has disrupted traffic on I-77 in Iredell County. A tractor-trailer fire on I-77 northbound near mile marker 34.8 has caused significant delays. The incident occurred at the bottom of the Exit 35 off-ramp,...
Atrium Health Implementing Visitor Restrictions to Help Protect Patients
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 13, 2025 – As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions, like staying up to date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene and staying home when...
CLT Airport Handles Winter Weather with Extensive Deicing Efforts
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (#CLTairport) reported impressive statistics from its winter weather operations over the weekend, ensuring safe travel for passengers despite challenging conditions. 184 planes were deiced. 50 tons of solid deicer were applied...
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Checkers Score Late to Clinch Comeback Win
CHARLOTTE, NC– A depleted Charlotte squad dug deep in their rematch with Springfield, erasing a two-goal deficit and downing the Thunderbirds thanks to a late game-winner from Wilmer Skoog. The Checkers found themselves in a hole as Wednesday’s contest approached the...
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CLT Airport Handles Winter Weather with Extensive Deicing Efforts
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (#CLTairport) reported impressive statistics from its winter weather operations over the weekend, ensuring safe travel for passengers despite challenging conditions. 184 planes were deiced. 50 tons of solid deicer were applied...
Duke Energy Names Harry Sideris as New CEO, Effective April 1
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective April 1, 2025. Sideris, currently president, will succeed Lynn...
SCVB Launches Search for New Executive Director
Statesville, NC – The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has announced the formation of a search committee to identify and appoint a new Executive Director by May 2025. For the past three years, all SCVB operations, including the Executive Director...
Statesville Man Arrested for Armed Robbery of Mooresville Pharmacy
On January 5, 2025, officers from the Mooresville Police Department (MPD) responded to a reported armed robbery at Walgreens Pharmacy on River Highway. According to investigators, a suspect presented a note to the pharmacist, claimed he was armed, and demanded...
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Suspect Arrested Following Domestic Incident and Pursuit in Mooresville
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at approximately 11:56 AM, deputies from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Unit responded to a reported domestic incident at 108 Claremont Way, Mooresville, NC. Upon arrival, deputies determined that...
Statesville Woman Arrested on Drug Charges
A 57-year-old Statesville resident, Lisa Gant Turner of Log Cabin Road, was arrested on Sunday, January 12, by Iredell County Sheriff’s Officers. Turner faces charges of felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest...
Tuesday Fire in Troutman Displaces Two Residents
A fire broke out in a multi-story residence in Troutman around noon on Tuesday, prompting a swift response from multiple fire agencies in the area. Firefighters worked diligently to bring the blaze under control in just under an hour, despite challenging conditions...