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Charlotte police have arrested 22-year-old Sam’on Andrew Smith for murder, with the CMPD continuing their investigation and asking for community assistance.
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Concord Fire Department responded to an outbuilding fire on Brookwood Ave NW, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation by the Fire Marshals Office.
Fatal shooting on Callabridge Court, Charlotte, leads to one death; CMPD investigates with no suspect details yet released. Public urged to share information.
Alleged violent offender Travice Smarr was arrested on February 5, 2026, by Gastonia Police and U.S. Marshals for charges including assault and kidnapping.
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Charlotte Fire Department conducted high-angle rescue training at the Bank of America Carolina Panthers stadium, practicing rapid interventions and rescues from high structures.
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North Carolina's NCDOT announces a weekend closure of the northbound U.S. 29/70 bridge in Davidson County for demolition, providing detours for affected drivers.
Firefighters from Cornelius, Huntersville, and Davidson contained a garage fire in Cornelius, with one resident treated for smoke inhalation. The fire's cause is under investigation.
Brandon Cortez Morris, Jr., 19, was arrested in Concord, NC, for a shooting on Fairington Drive that resulted in two deaths and two injuries. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder.
Charlotte animal officers rescued two dogs, Mickey and Minnie, left tethered outdoors during a severe winter storm; they're receiving care and are part of an enrichment program at the shelter.
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Due to adverse weather, Mecklenburg County offices and services will open late, at noon on February 3, 2026. Essential hotlines remain available 24/7.
The Hickory Police Department is implementing the P.A.C.T. initiative to enhance traffic safety, focusing on infractions like red-light running, distracted driving, and speeding.
Charlotte faces snowy conditions; NCDOT and crews clear roads after pre-storm brine application, with residents urged to stay indoors to ease cleanup efforts.
Mecklenburg County declares state of emergency due to severe winter weather, closing parks, libraries, and recycling centers on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Residents are advised to stay indoors.
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