Lancaster police arrested 21-year-old Jimmy Kenneth Knight for the murder of Jaime Leonives Paz Nejera. Knight was already in custody for unrelated charges and has been denied bond.

The Ashanti Alert for a 41-year-old kidnapped woman in Gastonia was canceled after she was found; no details on her condition or the circumstances of her recovery were released.

A homicide on Shamrock Drive is under investigation after a fatal shooting that left one dead and three injured.

A Charlotte man, previously convicted of armed bank robbery, received a 66-month sentence for illegal firearm possession after a high-speed chase in 2021.

Jennifer Elaine Roarke, a 55-year-old paralegal from Hickory, N.C., has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling over $2 million from her law firm's clients.

Kannapolis Police Department is collecting school supplies and toiletries for K-12 students to support their education and personal hygiene needs. Donations are accepted until August 15 at the City Hall & Police Department.

The Run Kannapolis 5K Series, set for the fall, invites participants of all skill levels to join its Saturday morning races, which benefit local nonprofits.

Kannapolis, NC, receives a $1M EPA Brownfields Grant to assess and clean up polluted sites, aiming to revitalize the city and foster housing and job growth.

CMPD has identified Max Antunez, 27, as the victim in a Westover Division homicide and is urging the public to provide information to assist the ongoing investigation.

Two middle schoolers from Mecklenburg County, Justice Fields and Qui’Arie Randall, became national ambassadors at the Do the Write Thing summit in Washington, D.C., for their essays on youth violence.

Fire engineer Kyle Shank from Charlotte has been awarded the CIT First Responder of the Year for his contributions to mental health and community wellness.

A sinkhole caused by a burst water pipe has closed South Cedar Street in Uptown Charlotte, affecting traffic and highlighting infrastructure concerns. Repair timeline is unclear.

Travis Kirby was arrested by Belmont Police after trying to evade capture by hiding in the Catawba River, despite facing felony drug warrants and protection order violations.