Charlotte experienced a spree of violence with five fatalities and several injuries within 24 hours. The police are investigating the incidents and have offered a $10,000 reward for relevant information.

Charlotte's Rail Trail is closing temporarily from July 15-18 between Tremont and Remount for construction, with detours in place. Portions near Hawkins Street will close until end of summer for enhancements including lighting and bike racks.

An officer-involved shooting occurred in Newton after police responded to a 911-hang-up. A man shot at officers, was fired upon, and is in critical condition. The incident is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigations.

A juvenile's body was recovered from Lake Wylie in Tega Cay, with local police and officials conducting the tragic search and the ongoing investigation.

The Lawrence Police Department is mourning the death of K-9 Justice from a medical condition called GDV. Justice served with the department since 2020 and is remembered for his bond with his handler, Sergeant Bishop.

Six teens face murder charges in the shooting death of 15-year-old Ishmel Hargett in Williamston, NC. His mother mourns the loss, and identities remain protected due to the suspects' ages.

At a memorial ride in Rocky Mount, a car merged into a motorcycle caravan, causing a crash that injured Amy and Linwood Mercer, who were later hospitalized. The incident is under investigation.

The forecast for Charlotte includes a hot, potentially stormy week with high heat index values, chances of showers and thunderstorms, and occasional gusts. The NWS has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region.

Charlotte is set for a week of showers and thunderstorms with a risk of flooding; temperatures could feel as high as 101 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service advises caution and preparedness for changing weather and potential hazards.

A 2-alarm fire, started by an unattended candle, inflicted $1.4 million in damage on a Charlotte apartment complex, displacing residents and requiring 60 firefighters.

Zamyria Maness was arrested for a hit-and-run in Greensboro involving 15 victims, including N.C. A&T State University students. She faces felony charges.

Mecklenburg County Public Health's ReCAST II and the Office of Violence Prevention launch TIMB CharMeck 2024, seeking stories of resilience for a stage show.

A fire caused $85,000 in damages to a south Charlotte home, attributed to an accident during vehicle repairs in the garage. No injuries were reported.