A 62‑year‑old Danbury homeowner was found dead Monday along N.C. 89; a 30‑year‑old housemate has been charged with murder and an autopsy is scheduled.

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A Morganton man was sentenced to 18 years after prosecutors say he distributed more than 71 kilograms of meth across Burke and McDowell counties.

SLED has been asked to investigate after a 40-year-old inmate at the York County Detention Center died following a medical emergency. Officials released few details as the probe begins.

Sunny morning gives way to a 30–40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms and gusty winds; highs near 92°F and heat index close to 100°F.

A 20-year-old Cheraw man wanted by probation and parole is in custody after a Chesterfield County stop. Authorities list multiple charges including unlawful firearm possession.

CMPD is investigating a homicide in the 1100 block of Scaleybark Road in south Charlotte. Officials have released few details; detectives are asking for tips.

Cool, mostly dry Saturday gives way to highs near 91°F on Sunday. Scattered storms return Monday evening, possibly disrupting commutes.

Five people were arrested in Kershaw after a search warrant turned up meth, cocaine, fentanyl, firearms and cash. Authorities say the arrests came after a task‑force investigation.

Two men were arrested in Monroe after deputies say fentanyl and meth were found during a traffic stop. Charges include trafficking fentanyl and possession of methamphetamine.

A non-verbal toddler was found wandering in Gastonia and nearly struck by a car; police and Gaston County social services intervened and the parent was located.

A Huntersville man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison after investigators uncovered more than 1,600 files of child sexual abuse material, prosecutors say.

CMPD says homicide detectives are investigating after a person was found dead in the 6800 block of Ciera Nichole Court. Authorities ask anyone with information to call the tip line.