One person was found dead after firefighters put out a house fire in Rowan County, as reported by the Town of Landis and multiple news outlets. An investigation is underway.

Jordan Hawk, a former Kannapolis teacher, was arrested in Florida on child sex crime charges including four felony counts of indecent liberties with a minor.

Matthew Bixler has been named Mecklenburg County's new Fire Marshal, bringing over 20 years of fire service experience to the position previously held in different emergency service roles.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested four individuals, seized firearms, including a modified Glock 19, and substantial narcotics following a loitering complaint in Charlotte.

A teen is critically injured after a vehicle struck their electric scooter in Monroe. The incident is under investigation and no charges have been filed.

SoFi Technologies is expanding its presence in Charlotte, NC, by investing $3 million to create 225 jobs, contributing to the community and offering diverse employment opportunities.

An AWS outage affected online systems in the northeastern US, causing disruption for local governments and businesses, including Iredell County's permit system.

Kenneth Locklear of Charlotte won $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket and chose a $600,000 lump sum payout, resulting in $430,508 after taxes.

Salisbury Police invite youth to their Cadet Program Interest Meeting, introducing them to law enforcement careers with hands-on experience and leadership training.

Charlotte FC beats Philadelphia Union 2-0, securing a top-four playoff seed, with Zaha and Vargas scoring. Zaha's red card will sideline him for the playoff opener.

A crash on Interstate 77 involved a tractor-trailer rear-ending an SUV, killing a passenger and three dogs, with charges pending against the truck driver.

American Fuji Seal commits to creating 20+ jobs and investing $10-$30 million in Hickory, NC, with incentives for exceeding investment targets. Local officials praise the company's growth and its positive impact on the local economy.

A school bus collided with a pickup in Charlotte, causing traffic delays and a minor injury. No students were aboard the bus heading to Palisades High School at the time.