A South Carolina bus driver, Janice Waldorf, has been charged with DUI and child endangerment after a urine test confirmed she used depressants while driving students.

Teen Alexander Cruz Martinez was fatally shot in a Charlotte parking deck; the suspect remains unapprehended. Local community and business employees are concerned, and the victim's high school provides support. No arrests have been made.

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Friday in Huntersville, leading to the closure of Gilead Road during the morning commute. Authorities are investigating.

Two Kershaw residents were apprehended for fentanyl trafficking in Lancaster County, facing multiple charges after controlled purchases and a property search by officials.

Firefighters in Huntersville responded to and extinguished an overnight compactor fire at a warehouse on Bryton Corporate Center Drive, preventing further damage.

911 calls reveal the chaos following the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light rail by Decarlos Brown Jr., leading to a debate about public safety and mental health.

A shooting in Charlotte's Central Division on Metropolitan Avenue resulted in one fatality, with authorities actively investigating and seeking public assistance.

Two violent events in North Charlotte involve the murder of Quivonte Blount, with suspect Vernon Williams charged, and America Diehl stands accused in the 5-year-old murder case of Mary Collins.

"Operation Huntsman" in South Carolina resulted in the arrest of 11 for child exploitation, with suspects from multiple states and Honduras, and more arrests possible.

A high-speed chase in North Carolina led to the arrest of Vaughn Paul Mitchell III, who faces multiple charges including felony flee to elude and aggressive driving.

Fredrick Alvin Patterson was convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter for the 2022 shooting death of Douglas Antonio Burgess and sentenced to 78-106 months in prison.

Lincolnton Police Department used Facebook to request public assistance in a Breaking and Entering case, asking for help in identifying a person of interest for questioning.

Lincolnton Police seek public help to locate an unidentified missing person, urging anyone with information to call 704-736-8900 and emphasizing the importance of community assistance.