Christopher Sink from Winston-Salem won $10 million from a scratch-off ticket shortly after a $10,000 win, opting for a lump-sum payment after the rare victory.

A motorcyclist, Camden Skyler Childers, was shot and killed by Newton police following a chase and subsequent altercation. The officer is on leave and an SBI investigation is ongoing.

Isiah Michael Lobban, 21, was extradited to North Carolina to face first-degree murder charges for the 2022 Kannapolis shooting of Kenon Lamonte Jones. He was previously serving time in South Carolina for unrelated charges.

The North Carolina Senate passes HB 948, the P.A.V.E. Act, to enhance Mecklenburg County transportation, receiving bipartisan support and local business and government approval.

Kannapolis City Council approved a $126 million budget with no property tax increase, focusing on core services and fiscal responsibility amidst national economic concerns.

ICE detained nearly a dozen individuals at Buckeye Fire Equipment in Kings Mountain during an operation investigating allegations of identity theft for unauthorized worker employment.

Gastonia, NC is launching GoGastonia, an on-demand microtransit service, replacing its six fixed bus routes with the aim to offer more efficient travel for its growing populace.

Charlotte launched "Future Forward," a talent initiative pairing with experts to align local talent with industry needs and establish career pathways.

A Statesville man was arrested on drug charges after a K9 alerted officers to narcotics in his vehicle during a traffic stop for expired registration conducted by Troutman Police.

Charlotte woman Jessica Sowell sentenced to 57 months for bank fraud, identity theft, and firearms possession.

Parents in Iredell County, NC, were arrested after eight children were found living in unsafe conditions, with charges including child and animal abuse.

Parents of a boy killed after being hit by a car in Gaston County accepted plea deals; the father received a suspended sentence and probation, while the mother also received probation. They must follow DSS guidelines and take parenting classes.

An armed man fired an assault rifle from his apartment in Monroe, leading to a standoff with police, who eventually took him into custody for a mental health evaluation without any injuries occurring.