Mecklenburg County observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reports a rise in intimate partner homicides, and organizes an Empowerment Walk and 'Purple Thursday' to raise awareness and provide support against domestic violence.

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office arrested several individuals for a child's fatal shooting, including seven juveniles and four adults. The community and the victim's family are deeply affected.

Firefighters tackled a building fire on Truman Road, Charlotte, with smoke visible; no immediate cause or injury reports by the Charlotte Fire Department.

Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire on Tillman Rd, with Engine 13 leading efforts. Details on injuries, cause, or damage were not provided, while the fire's impact is awaited.

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office highlights child passenger safety measures during Child Passenger Safety Week, advising on proper seat usage and advocating for kids under 13 to ride in the back seat.

U.S. 74 at East Main Street in Marshville was closed due to a downed utility pole, affecting traffic and highlighting infrastructure fragility. The Union County Sheriff's Office informed the public of the 8-hour closure.

Kenneth Earle died in a collision on Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte. The incident, involving a Honda Civic and Nissan Xterra, is under investigation.

Gastonia Police seek public help in locating missing 55-year-old Patricia Skinner, last heard from on September 23, 2025; her car seen in Fairfield County, SC, on September 24. Skinner is diabetic, sparking additional concern for her well-being.

The Huntersville Fire Department controlled a gas leak on Huntersridge Road swiftly, clamping the line within 13 minutes of arrival. No injuries or evacuations were reported.

Charlotte police are investigating a fatal two-truck crash that killed one person and seriously injured another near Reames Road Friday morning.

Ex-Hickory firefighter Nate Eli Kurzak, 22, received an 84-month sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material, with lifetime supervised release and sex offender registration.

Statesville Police confirmed a doll hanging near a councilwoman's sign was a Halloween prank, not a hate crime. No charges will be filed against the man responsible.

A severe crash on I-85 South in Concord, NC, involving a tractor-trailer and a car, led to significant delays, one serious injury, and a temporary interstate closure for emergency response.