An early‑morning drive‑by struck the Elizabethtown Police Department; deputies returned fire and one suspect was hospitalized, officials say.

Police say a 52‑year‑old woman crawled under a fence and walked near active taxiways at Charlotte Douglas International Airport; investigators were on scene. Authorities have released few details.

Monroe police say a 58‑year‑old Hudson man was arrested after officers allege he tried to mimic an official vehicle during May road‑rage stops.

An 8-year-old was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in the 2900 block of Smithfield Church Road near Quail Hollow Middle School; CMPD has opened an investigation.

Mostly cloudy today with a 20–30% chance of spotty afternoon showers and gusty NNE winds. Patchy fog tonight; warmer, drier weather returns later this week.

CMPD says a crash near the 9400 block of E. W.T. Harris Blvd left one person dead and closed the roadway between Allister and Elwood Drives.

Sunny and warm today in Charlotte with highs near 83°F. A cold front Monday may bring light, spotty showers and gusts.

A Gastonia resident says he lived for days in 2009 with Patrick Burris — the man police later tied to five Gaffney-area murders.

A North Carolina appeals court has upheld Christopher Palmiter’s conviction for failing to report his stepdaughter Madalina missing; the girl remains missing and investigators continue to seek tips.

Three people were found dead at a Fairview home; a 16‑year‑old resident was later located in Gatlinburg and will be questioned as investigators probe the deaths.

A Charlotte street‑outreach nonprofit says pandemic-era ARPA grants ended in April and remaining funds will run out June 30, threatening teams that move people into housing.

A Charlotte mother says her daughter was raped inside a local vape shop and is warning neighbors. Advocates and police point to resources and safety tips for parents.

After midweek rain, the N.C. Forest Service removed the last statewide burn restrictions — including parts of the Charlotte metro — but permits and local rules still stand.