Statesville Police seek public help to find missing man, Jonathan Burford, last seen October 5. He is 6 feet, 140 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. No foul play indicated. Contact police with info.

Union County Sheriff's Office apprehended a murder suspect within 24 hours after a Taco Bell employee was fatally shot. Gilecio Ritchie was charged without bond.

Charlotte residents can look forward to a calm week of sunshine and mild temperatures. Highs will stay in the 70s with clear nights dipping into the 40s and 50s. The National Weather Service forecasts continued sunny conditions into next week, making for a steady stretch of pleasant fall weather.

Mecklenburg County reported 11 intimate partner homicides in 2024, up from previous years, and is raising domestic violence awareness by declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and organizing events like the Empowerment Walk.

Sheriff Streater spoke at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy graduation, emphasizing service, integrity, and compassion to the new detention officers.

Gastonia Police Detectives visited Cramerton Middle School to engage students in critical thinking through a mystery project, hinting at further educational sessions with CSI and K-9 units.

A man was fatally shot at a shopping center in north Charlotte; police are investigating the incident, which might have occurred during a robbery. No suspect has been identified, and authorities seek information.

CMPD investigates a fatal shooting on Wallingford Street. Detectives and crime scene experts collected evidence, while MEDIC pronounced the victim dead on-site. The public can offer tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.

CMS employee Cheryl Harris Gates was arrested on attempted murder and other charges, with none of the alleged actions on school property. The CMPD is investigating; community members are encouraged to share information.

A fatal pedestrian crash in Charlotte involving a Lexus RX350 and Darian Ivan Gueta-Macias is under police investigation; the victim died after being hit outside of a crosswalk. The driver tested negative for impairment, and speed wasn't a factor.

Union County's Rural Land Use Plan, emerging in early 2024, seeks to balance growth and preservation amidst a population boom. The plan faces public review before potentially being adopted by the Board of Commissioners.

Capt. Jerry Rodgers Jr. from Charlotte Fire Department is named 2025 Officer of the Year for his decades of service and leadership, notably commanding Rescue 10.

The National Weather Service predicts clear, pleasant weather for Charlotte, with highs of 70°F, brisk northeast winds, and a stable forecast through the next week.