Construction of Fire Station 6 at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, NC, which will house Blaze 1 and Blaze 2 and serve the surrounding area, is underway, as shared by the city's fire department.

Kirsten Rhea Taylor, 28, faces four felony charges of animal cruelty after videos surfaced showing her allegedly mistreating dogs at Classy Critters Pet Resort in Mooresville. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating.

The Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue is refurbishing their 2006 Pierce Dash truck, "The Mutt," which is a cost-saving measure included in their Capital Improvement Plan.

The Gastonia Fire Department released safety guidelines after a Lithium Ion battery nearly caused a fire in a local home, emphasizing the risks of improper battery use and the importance of following safety precautions.

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a CATS bus near 3rd and Brevard Streets in uptown Charlotte early this morning. CMPD is investigating.

Hickory Police investigate a fatal collision where a motorcyclist died after hitting a Nissan Frontier. The incident is under investigation, with no charges filed yet.

A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder and armed robbery of 18-year-old Daeveon Roseboro, with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police continuing their investigation.

An Indiana fugitive, Marvin Jose Vasquez-Martinez, facing rape and child molestation charges, was arrested in North Carolina by multiple law enforcement agencies.

Florence Garland White, 31, turned herself in to Chesterfield County authorities over claims of improper communication with a minor. She's charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and investigations continue.

The Pageland Watermelon Festival was canceled after a fatal shooting of 17-year-old Sean Davis. Jayden Jefferies, also 17, is charged with murder. Central High shares condolences. A controversy arose over the delayed release of Jefferies' mugshot.

Motorcyclist Jordan Daughaday died in a Hickory crash involving his motorcycle and a truck; excessive speed may be a factor.

Human remains found behind a Statesville home have been identified as Kevin Scott Queen, age 50, with the cause of death determined to be natural by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

An armed altercation at UNC Health Blue Ridge involved Jason Scott Inman assaulting a female visitor. He faces multiple charges and was apprehended at his home.