Three Honduran nationals were sentenced for roles in fentanyl trafficking after selling to undercover officers and being caught with 1.9 kilograms of the drug.

A Rowan County Sheriff's deputy was injured in an accident caused by a medical issue, resulting in the cruiser rolling several times. The deputy's condition is non-life-threatening.

The National Weather Service issued a Freeze Warning in parts of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina due to expected sub-freezing temperatures.

Ta'Shawn Thomas Byrd was arrested in Catawba County for drug trafficking and possessing weapons, including a weapon of mass destruction, after a traffic stop and apartment search.

The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for the Charlotte area, with temperatures expected to drop into the 20s, posing risks to vegetation and plumbing.

Catawba County Sheriff's Office arrested Ta'Shawn Byrd, finding 291 grams of cocaine and firearms in his vehicle and apartment. He faces multiple charges including drug trafficking.

Japheth Jesse Obanner, 29, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Burke County. The incident involved him wearing dark clothing on an unlit road and possibly being impaired. The driver, Joan Marie Carter, 75, was not charged.

Charlotte approves $750,000 for the Creative Lab Uptown project, aiming to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the city, with a planned opening in February 2026.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested Adam Mercado for the murder and robbery of Gerald Barnes, 68, and are calling for tips in the ongoing investigation.

Charlotte police investigate the death of a 15-week-old fetus after a domestic assault; Arnold Noe Santos Deras faces charges including murder of an unborn child.

Downed utility lines on I-77 in Charlotte caused early morning traffic delays, with lanes reopening by around 9 a.m. No hospitalizations were reported, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police conducted a DWI saturation patrol which resulted in 66 stops, 33 citations, and 2 DWI arrests, part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety.

Concord city officials celebrated Arbor Day by planting Oak trees in Dorton Park, emphasizing their commitment to urban forestry and earning a sixth Tree City USA recognition.