Three men received prison sentences for a tech support fraud scheme that caused victims, mostly elderly, to lose millions of dollars, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina.

A Charlotte man pleaded guilty this week in the 2021 Independence Boulevard shooting that killed Emmanuel Gebru. He was sentenced to 12–15.5 years and ordered to pay restitution.

Motorcyclist Marcus Carter died in a crash involving a Kawasaki and a Chevrolet in Charlotte, with driver J Cruz Garcia sustaining minor injuries; Garcia cited for violations post-incident.

The article discusses how winter conditions and road treatments contribute to the formation of potholes in Hickory and details how the city and NCDOT manage repairs.

Susan Michelle Perry posted $150,000 bond and was released after being charged with first‑degree murder in her husband’s Nov. 10 death. Investigators point to phone searches and the medical‑examiner’s report.

Rowan County deputies executed a Feb. 13 search warrant in Salisbury, seizing fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs and arresting three people.

A driver on Springs Road surrendered after STAR team armored cars and less‑lethal munitions were used. No injuries were reported and charges are pending.

CMPD says an 85-year-old driver died after a Nov. 17 single-vehicle crash on Sharon View Road; investigators say speed and impairment aren't suspected.

Raising Cane’s will open its first Charlotte-area restaurant in Rock Hill on Feb. 24, with hiring underway and a likely Lucky 20 giveaway on opening day.

Charlotte spotlights two city service couples, the Greenes and Mahoneys, showcasing their love stories alongside their contributions to the community.

Two early‑morning shootings in Charlotte happened minutes apart at apartment complexes; two people were hospitalized and police are investigating.

Family members mourn Jordan Davis after a fatal shooting at Peppertree Apartments on Feb. 8; a 23‑year‑old has been charged and CMPD installed a security tower.

A multi‑county pursuit ended in Taylorsville with a suspect arrested and hazardous‑device teams clearing a vehicle after officials received an explosive tip.