The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is overseeing one of the largest safety recalls of recent years after the Japanese automaker Nissan announced two major campaigns affecting hundreds of thousands of its Rogue SUVs in the United States.

The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Wilkes County Schools Superintendent Mark Byrd, who was found Friday afternoon at a residence in Hays.

The Statesville City Council reviewed its strategic plan and discussed potential revenue and fee changes for electric, water, and sewer services during a winter budget retreat held Thursday.

Statesville remains under a D2 Severe Drought designation, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, prompting continued calls for water conservation across the community.

North Carolina was among 26 states targeted in a nationwide U.S. Department of Transportation effort in January that removed nearly 2,000 unqualified commercial drivers and unsafe vehicles from the roads.