Dylan Scott Smith, 24, was arrested June 7 in Morganton and faces felony and misdemeanor charges across three counties, including alleged insurance fraud and financial‑card theft.

Muggy morning with a high near 89°F and late-afternoon storm chances. Heat builds into the mid‑90s later this week.

Monroe’s City Council voted 6‑1 to open an ethics probe into Councilman Gary Anderson after a police report involving a 15‑year‑old; an independent review and a CMPD referral are underway.

Jury selection began Monday for Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong, accused of erasing an audio recording tied to the 1992 murder of 13‑year‑old Dee Dee Dawkins.

Rock Hill approved sale of roughly 25 acres to Novant Health for a proposed $300M medical campus expected to create about 255 full‑time jobs.

A man was arrested after a Saturday stabbing at a Larin Way home in Rowan County; the victim suffered serious injuries and is expected to recover. Detectives recovered a knife and executed a search warrant.

A snake entered a Statesville substation Sunday and cut power to about 4,500 customers; crews restored service in roughly 90 minutes.

A fast-moving Saturday afternoon fire on Kilborne Drive damaged multiple apartments and displaced residents while investigators probe the cause. The Red Cross is assisting those affected.

A brief carjacking chase in University City ended with two arrests; police say officers recovered illegal drugs and stolen property from the suspects.

Rep. Nancy Mace launched a South Carolina governor bid centered on a "Five Years to Zero" income‑tax plan, promises to fix roads and targeted property‑tax relief for seniors.

A Chester County deputy smashed a window and dragged a woman from a burning car on I‑77 as she was headed to finish breast‑cancer radiation. The rescue was captured on bodycam.

Walker & Dunlop arranged $223M in bridge financing for a five-property Southeast portfolio, supporting 1,345 units as Madison Capital executes asset plans.

A worker was seriously injured Friday at DyStar Carolina Chemical on Wilkinson Boulevard as hazmat crews and MEDIC responded; officials are still assessing the scene.