The Charlotte CARE Center in Port Charlotte offers a cold weather shelter on Monday and Tuesday due to freezing temperatures. Pre-registration by phone is required.

A pedestrian named Ryan Zadrozny was fatally struck by Mache Ulysses Darby's vehicle in Charlotte. Darby fled but was caught and charged with Felony Death by Vehicle and Felony Hit & Run.

An 82-year-old man, Wesley Decker, died following injuries from a home explosion in Union County, with the fire marshal committing to an investigation.

Clemson Tigers are set to face SMU Mustangs in the ACC Championship Game at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.

Four people were arrested for the murder of an armored truck employee during an attempted robbery in Kings Mountain, NC. No money was taken, and the suspects wore masks. The vehicle involved was found and linked to the suspects.

CMPD seeks public assistance in locating missing 22-year-old Ta-Haley Payton, last seen on Charlottetowne Avenue.

Robert Moore from Gaston County won a $2 million scratch-off lottery during a routine trip to Walmart. He opted for a lump sum, receiving $858,006 after taxes.

Iltride Dade was found dead near Highway 601 after being reported missing. Jacques Hans-Jerome was arrested and charged with unlawful concealment of her death.

A Charlotte woman, Tammy Cox, has been charged with using co-workers' identities to fraudulently secure college loans, potentially facing hefty fines and prison time.

A serious injury was reported after an early morning house fire in Indian Trail; the fire has been contained and all residents are stable. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A pedestrian died after being hit by an impaired driver on Old Pineville Rd., with charges filed against the driver. The CMPD is investigating the incident.

A Statesville community is dealing with the aftermath of a robbery and kidnapping. Two suspects, Minier and Combs, were identified. Combs was caught while disguised and with drugs; the other remains at large.

A Charlotte health services provider was sentenced to 11 years for Medicaid fraud, COVID-19 relief scams, and money laundering, with a restitution of $481,436.08.