Matthews Police Department introduced a Mindfulness Room to aid officer wellness, equipped with massage chairs and relaxation amenities, thanks to donations from Quality Data Systems, Inc.

A 78-year-old woman, Kay Pruitt, was safely found after being reported missing from her Statesville home, with sparse details on her discovery released.

A Monroe man was arrested following a child exploitation probe involving local police, HSI, SBI, and ICAC, with charges including sexual exploitation of a minor.

A crash involving a Toyota Tundra and Mustang closed a Charlotte road due to downed power lines; police found liquor and drug paraphernalia in the truck.

Charlotte's First Ward Park and Cordelia Park will give away free bike lights to enhance safety with daylight saving time approaching, as part of the #VisionZero program.

Charlotte acknowledges first responders' dedication on National First Responders Day, reflecting on their rigorous emergency training efforts captured in a recent Facebook post.

Charlotte's weather will have a mix of showers and clouds today with chances of sun later in the week; a 40% chance of showers is expected. Highs near 61°F with clear skies expected by the weekend.

An elderly man with disabilities died in a house fire in Iredell County; multiple fire departments responded. The fire may have started from a woodstove.

Hickory Police responded to an armed robbery at Sheetz on Springs Road; four assailants kidnapped a man, later released him, and stole his vehicle. Three suspects were arrested and face multiple felony charges.

Scott Brooks' murder trial began with the accused, Staples and Connor, pleading not guilty and the judge denying a defense's request for continuance. Jury selection is ongoing, as the community seeks closure.

A fatal early morning crash on I-85 South near Beatties Ford Road resulted in one death and closed lanes for 2.5 hours; the cause is under investigation.

Monroe Police find no grounds for charges after a thorough investigation into an accident involving a teen on an electric scooter; the driver was not impaired or speeding.

Gastonia Police, with K-9 assistance, arrested two car theft suspects after a neighbor reported the crime, highlighting the importance of community vigilance and police-canine teamwork.