A dead eastern hemlock in Nantahala National Forest shelters a small colony of endangered Indiana bats — the first documented maternity roost in North Carolina in 14 years.

Local reporting says Socrates Gomez, 41, was found dead Jan. 1 in a Charlotte hotel; postmortem tests reportedly found fentanyl and cocaine and recall a 2017 $500K bust.

A Charlotte woman was arrested after police say she drove off in an 18‑year‑old's car while he was inside; family tracked him and he escaped by jumping from the stopped vehicle.

Local reporting says a 22-year-old was arrested on I‑77 after an alleged high-speed DWI with two children in the car; charges listed include child abuse and resisting an officer.

Monroe police released surveillance photos after a June 24 snatch‑and‑grab at Kay Jewelers; the suspect fled on foot and is marked by hand tattoos. Tips may qualify for a reward.

SACSCOC moved Johnson C. Smith University into a closer phase of accreditation probation after finding financial- and compliance-related gaps. Campus leaders say new policies, hires and a fundraising push are underway.

Eight North Carolina tax preparers admitted to filing false returns that claimed nearly $13.9 million in pandemic-era leave credits, federal prosecutors say.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 28 months and three years supervised release after admitting he conspired to create and trade videos showing monkey torture, prosecutors say.

Brixx opened a 3,500‑sq‑ft Concord restaurant on June 22 and the franchisee plans three more Charlotte‑area locations.

Charlotte Secondary must vacate its McAlpine Park campus by June 24 and risks closing if it can't find a temporary home before a July 15 deadline.

Detectives say a Crime Stoppers tip helped identify two men wanted in a Myers Park jewelry theft; warrants are out and tips are being sought.

York County deputies warn that callers are impersonating officers and using Captain Jonathan Reed’s name; officials say the calls may use AI voice cloning. Residents are urged to hang up and verify through official channels.

A person was seriously injured early Wednesday in a northwest Charlotte townhome shooting. Doorbell video appears to show the gunfire and a fleeing driver.