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

Union County settled for $3.25 million in the fatal shooting of Malcolm Staton by a deputy, with $2.44 million for his estate and $812,500 for his girlfriend.

A fire on Sam Furr Road in Huntersville required a swift response from the local fire department and assistance from Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue, with teamwork leading to the containment of the blaze.

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.

Amber Gingham was arrested by Monroe Police for her alleged involvement in Johnny Reyes-Matos's fatal overdose, occurring on July 20, following an investigation into the incident.

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

Mark Robert Eury, 54, of Catawba, N.C., received an 11-year federal sentence after a probation search uncovered meth, cocaine, and a loaded firearm.

A motorcyclist, Michael Lyn Holman, died following a crash on Pottertown Road in Watauga County, with no charges filed against the other driver involved.

A Texas man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for participating in a cattle theft ring, where he conspired to write bad checks for cattle from North Carolina livestock markets.

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.

A capuchin monkey escaped from Zootastic Park in North Carolina and was struck by a vehicle. The monkey was alive when found and its current condition is undisclosed.

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.