A federal jury convicted defendants in a Charlotte sex‑trafficking case involving a minor, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Investigators included FBI Charlotte and CMPD.

A 58‑year‑old Mooresville man drowned on Lake Norman on the Fourth of July; investigators say there are no signs of foul play.

A person was flown to a hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a tree fell onto a home off Rollingwood Drive in Huntersville during storms that swept the Charlotte area.

A major transmission break on July 7 left 80% of Anson County without running water. Crews worked overnight; bottled water pickups and a boil advisory are in place.

A Lugoff man faces multiple felony counts after an alleged June 26 shooting; deputies say he shot at his stepson and the boy’s father.

A five‑building I‑77 Commerce Center would add about 1.4M sq ft of logistics space next to Costco's planned distribution hub in Rock Hill. Planners are set to review the site plan Tuesday night.

Gastonia officers measured about 170°F inside a parked car during a Walmart safety demo and urged residents to "look before you lock." The outreach included handing out materials and reminding people to call 911 if they see a child or pet alone.

Charlotte appears in the U.S. bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Bank of America Stadium named as a possible venue and FIFA set to decide in November 2026.

A water-main failure on Queens Road prompted Charlotte Water to ask customers to stop irrigation. Crews finished repairs July 6, but detours and low-pressure warnings remain in south Charlotte.

McKenzie Coleman, 28, was struck and killed by a Norfolk Southern train early July 5 south of West Gold Street in Kings Mountain; investigators are probing the collision.

New county data show HIV diagnoses climbed to 285 in 2024 and Black residents made up about 60% of new cases, while advocates say outreach and funding remain uneven.

Troutman police posted photos after a black bear was seen in Barium Seasons Village and urged residents to secure children, leash pets and call non-emergency dispatch.

Monroe police obtained arrest warrants after a search in the 1800 block of Rushing Street. Detectives are seeking 22‑year‑old Tyneal Rorie on drug and weapons charges.