An 18-year-old Waffle House employee in North Carolina was killed by a customer who became agitated and fired shots at the restaurant. Police are seeking the armed suspect.

A Monroe Police officer was hospitalized after being run over in a pursuit that ended with the suspect shooting himself. The incident caused traffic delays on Highway 74 and the suspect is receiving treatment.

Charlotte faces a mix of showers and potential thunderstorms, with a 40% chance of rain today and a high near 79°F, decreasing to 30% by nighttime. The weather will remain partly cloudy with scattered rain chances through the week.

Kamonie Teasley, 16, is missing in Concord, and the police urge locals to report any information on her whereabouts. She was last seen leaving Atrium Health Cabarrus, dressed in a white top and black shorts.

Chester High School was on 'hold protocol' after a firearm was found; no immediate danger reported, while the investigation continues. Nearby school also had a gun threat.

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.