A school bus with students from Albemarle Middle School was hit by gunfire during a drug-related dispute in east Charlotte; two students were injured by shattered glass.

Marquell Pettiford was arrested by CMPD for a North Tryon homicide, charged with First Degree Murder and firearm possession. His capture was uneventful and further investigation details are forthcoming.

The annual Public Safety Pancake Breakfast in Charlotte County has been canceled due to recent events, with officials expressing support for local public safety teams and urging the community to enjoy the holiday season with loved ones.

Rock Hill invites applications for its ATAX Grant Fund to promote tourism and increase overnight stays. Non-profits and government entities can apply for project funding. The application deadline is March 7, 2025.

A homicide investigation is underway in Lincoln County after a 16-year-old boy's body was found on a roadside in Lincolnton. No arrests or suspects have been announced.

Dolphins receiver Grant DuBose was hospitalized after a hit in a game against the Texans but is stable, with the team and fans hoping for his recovery.

The weather forecast for Charlotte, NC, predicts mostly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures and possible showers midweek, followed by a return to cooler, clear conditions by the weekend.

A car crash in Uptown Charlotte resulted in one fatality and one person seriously injured; the CMPD is investigating, with details and charges still unknown.

An 11-year-old boy died after being hit by a vehicle on Gum Branch Road, Charlotte, with no impairment or speed factors cited.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of increased cyberscams targeting consumers, especially older adults, during the festive season, emphasizing caution for online shopping, charity donations, and seasonal job offers.

A school bus overturned in Huntersville on Beatties Ford Road, with no children on board. The driver sustained minor injuries and was treated on the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

The Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors celebrated local 4-H members and their leadership achievements, as well as successes at the Virginia 4-H Championship Horse Show.

A homicide investigation is underway in southwest Charlotte, with CMPD probing an incident on Archdale Drive. Details remain sparse, and it follows a nearby homicide earlier in the week.