Federal prosecutors in North Carolina are intensifying efforts to counter rising mail theft, with several offenders, including ex-postal workers, facing legal consequences for theft and related frauds.

A Dutch motorcyclist, Albertaus Peek, died in a crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville after losing control of his bike and colliding with an oncoming vehicle.

A deadly two-vehicle crash occurred early morning in east Charlotte, resulting in one fatality, with the intersection of Hood and Plaza Road Extension closed for investigation.

Kato Glenn Perry, a 14-year-old with Asperger’s syndrome, is missing from Statesville, NC. Authorities believe he may be endangered and have issued an alert.

Two shootings in north Charlotte led to hospitalizations. One incident occurred on Haines Street, and the other early Saturday at a Lasalle Street apartment. Details and motives for the shootings are still under investigation.

A sinkhole on City Church Street in Gaston County has prompted warnings for drivers to be cautious, with repairs set to begin following an investigation into an underground line failure.

A Charlotte murder suspect is linked to multiple homicides across states, including a Texas case. The connection emerged from a gun used in a January homicide in Charlotte and matched with a Dallas incident.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus driver, Sylvia Dollard, was arrested and faces charges including child abuse and driving while impaired after driving a school bus with children onboard.

The Yiasou Greek Festival at Charlotte's Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral offers cultural experiences, Greek food, and entertainment from September 6-8.

An electrical glitch in the Stallings water tank caused an overflow, quickly managed without affecting water service, amid severe weather in Union County.

Deputies are investigating a shooting in Chester County; a suspect is in custody with no active community threat. Two were injured; the incident is not officer-involved.

The National Weather Service warns of potential severe thunderstorms with wind gusts and possible flooding in Charlotte, with mild temperatures and continuing rain chances throughout the week.

12-year-old Charlotte Girl Scout Olive Gordon set a North Carolina state record by selling 12,801 boxes of cookies, with proceeds supporting children with dyslexia.