Scott Brooks' murder trial began with the accused, Staples and Connor, pleading not guilty and the judge denying a defense's request for continuance. Jury selection is ongoing, as the community seeks closure.

A man died from a shooting near Charlotte's Archdale light rail station; a homicide investigation is underway. Initial findings suggest a dispute at a local business may be involved.

A knife-wielding individual, Jamie Lynne Hunt, assaulted a police officer in Salisbury, with a bystander getting injured while intervening. Hunt faces serious felony charges.

Eben Hellekson was arrested by Gastonia Police on two larceny counts for repeatedly stealing from Ace Hardware; he confessed and is in Gaston County Jail.

A fatal head-on crash in Catawba County killed one and critically injured four, including children. Speed, impairment, and seatbelt non-use are noted factors.

The Matthews Police Department is seeking public help to find Taliyah Anderson, a missing girl last seen in a red sweatshirt and black and white slippers.

A fatal early morning crash on I-85 South near Beatties Ford Road resulted in one death and closed lanes for 2.5 hours; the cause is under investigation.

Two minor earthquakes hit near Marion, North Carolina, early morning on Oct. 24, with magnitudes of 2.2 and 2.1. They were felt locally but caused no significant damage.

Nolan Kyle Nance, 43, from Vale, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office on 16 counts of child sexual exploitation after an FBI-informed investigation led to incriminating electronic devices at his home.

Monroe Police find no grounds for charges after a thorough investigation into an accident involving a teen on an electric scooter; the driver was not impaired or speeding.

Gastonia Police, with K-9 assistance, arrested two car theft suspects after a neighbor reported the crime, highlighting the importance of community vigilance and police-canine teamwork.

CMPD identified Justin Westbrook Carlton as a homicide victim and named Joseph Andrade as the suspect. The SBI is investigating a related officer-involved shooting.

Shane Dalton York, a rodeo-connected man in North Carolina, was arrested on charges including human trafficking and statutory rape involving minors in three counties.