Hot, Humid Days Ahead with Afternoon Storms Possible
Wednesday, July 30, 2025Residents across the region are in for more heat and humidity as July draws to a close. Today's forecast calls for a mix of sunshine and clouds with high temperatures reaching 92°F. Winds will be light and variable, offering little relief from...
North Carolina General Assembly Overrides Veto, Enacts HB 805
North Carolina – The General Assembly has successfully overridden Governor Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 805, enacting a new law that legally recognizes only two sexes—male and female—and introduces several additional provisions concerning education, religion, and...
NCDHHS, Talkspace Offer Free Therapy for Justice-Involved Teens
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Talkspace, a virtual therapy platform now available for free to justice-impacted teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 in North Carolina. Recent...
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Hot, Humid Days Ahead with Afternoon Storms Possible
Wednesday, July 30, 2025Residents across the region are in for more heat and humidity as July draws to a close. Today's forecast calls for a mix of sunshine and clouds with high temperatures reaching 92°F. Winds will be light and variable, offering little relief from...
North Carolina General Assembly Overrides Veto, Enacts HB 805
North Carolina – The General Assembly has successfully overridden Governor Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 805, enacting a new law that legally recognizes only two sexes—male and female—and introduces several additional provisions concerning education, religion, and...
NCDHHS, Talkspace Offer Free Therapy for Justice-Involved Teens
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Talkspace, a virtual therapy platform now available for free to justice-impacted teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 in North Carolina. Recent...
Water Service Restored and Davie Avenue Reopened After Main Break in Statesville
Statesville, NC – Water service has been restored and Davie Avenue has reopened in Statesville following repairs to a water main break that occurred on July 29, 2025. The incident was caused by a contractor installing fiber optic cable in the same area where a similar...
Ira Joshua Freeze Wanted on Felony Drug Charges After Citizen Complaints
Iredell County, NC – In response to multiple complaints from concerned residents about suspected drug activity, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at 511 Parker Avenue in Mooresville, the residence of Ira Joshua Freeze....
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Enters 2026 U.S. Senate Race
RALEIGH, N.C. — Roy Cooper, who served two terms as North Carolina governor and previously as the state’s attorney general, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election. In a campaign video, Cooper stated that after careful consideration, he...
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It’s Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven: How to get free drink
IRVING, Texas — 7-Eleven, Inc.’s annual birthday tradition is coming back in a bold and colorful way this Slurpee® drink season. Tastebuds across the country are in for a treat on Friday, July 11 (7/11), when the world’s largest convenience retailer celebrates its...
Ruth Mae Fair
Ruth Mae Gillespie Fair, 86, of Statesville, died on July 7, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on February 16, 1939 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Haywood and Martha Lucille Martin Gillespie. She loved being a homemaker, a wife and...
James A. Houpe
Jamie was a fun loving person with an infectious laugh and an unwavering faith and love for God. He enjoyed spending time with his family and church family. He loved to mow grass and he enjoyed frying fish at the family and church gatherings. Jamie will be missed by...
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Gilead Sciences to Pay Over $200 Million Following Kickback Allegations, Announces AG Jeff Jackson
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Gilead Sciences will pay $202 million to resolve claims that it paid kickbacks to doctors in exchange for promoting its HIV medications, resulting in millions of dollars of false claims submitted to...
Iredell Memorial Hospital nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Iredell County, NC — Iredell Memorial Hospital, a part of Iredell Health System, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most...
It’s Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven: How to get free drink
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NCDHHS, Talkspace Offer Free Therapy for Justice-Involved Teens
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Talkspace, a virtual therapy platform now available for free to justice-impacted teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 in North Carolina. Recent...
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Using Personal Passion for Health to Empower Your Community
By: Suzie Wilson In towns where folks gather around barbecue joints, church parking lots, and Friday night football games, health is often the subtext of everyday talk. Someone’s blood pressure is acting up again. A neighbor’s on a waitlist for a specialist that’s two...
Small Fixes, Big Savings: The Yearly Home Maintenance Tasks That Prevent Costly Repairs
Owning a home is a lot like owning a car. Ignore regular maintenance, and you’ll find yourself dealing with costly repairs at the worst possible time. A house isn’t just four walls and a roof—it’s a living, breathing entity that needs attention to stay in good shape....
Advocating for Change: How Communities Can Support Vulnerable Children – By: Suzie Wilson
Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment that fosters their growth and potential, yet many vulnerable children face significant challenges that hinder their ability to thrive. From poverty and homelessness to neglect and limited access to education, these...
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Hot, Humid Days Ahead with Afternoon Storms Possible
Wednesday, July 30, 2025Residents across the region are in for more heat and humidity as July draws to a close. Today's forecast calls for a mix of sunshine and clouds with high temperatures reaching 92°F. Winds will be light and variable, offering little relief from...
North Carolina General Assembly Overrides Veto, Enacts HB 805
North Carolina – The General Assembly has successfully overridden Governor Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 805, enacting a new law that legally recognizes only two sexes—male and female—and introduces several additional provisions concerning education, religion, and...
NCDHHS, Talkspace Offer Free Therapy for Justice-Involved Teens
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Talkspace, a virtual therapy platform now available for free to justice-impacted teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 in North Carolina. Recent...