A homeowner in Albemarle discovered what appears to be a Civil War‑era explosive in Long Creek; police and safety crews removed the item Friday, authorities say.

A motorcyclist was seriously hurt after three riders fled police at over 100 mph on East Roosevelt Boulevard; two were arrested and face felony elude charges.

Two firefighters were injured and a family escaped after a house fire in Indian Land; multiple agencies responded and the cause remains under investigation.

A 24‑year‑old Charlotte man was arrested in Forsyth County after investigators traced suspected child‑exploitation material to him, authorities say.

Coy L. Scott was arrested in Newton and faces first‑degree sexual exploitation and statutory child‑sex charges, the sheriff's office said. He is due in court on May 18.

An AI-amplified prank 911 call sent officers to Kannapolis this week; experts warn residents to verify crime alerts through official channels.

A Charlotte woman was sentenced to 262 months after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors say. The U.S. Attorney called the crimes "unfathomable."

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 31–47 months after pleading guilty in the May hit-and-run that killed 18-year-old missionary Aleki Langi.

An SBI arrest in Spruce Pine turned chaotic Friday when a suspect shot himself and a round struck an agent’s vest. The agent was not seriously hurt and the suspect faces child-sex charges.

A former Charlotte teacher sued the city after a WCNC investigation alleged a wrongful conviction and a series of official failures that cost him his job.

A south Charlotte father of four says he's 'lucky to be alive' after a road‑rage shooting; CMPD is seeking tips as detectives investigate.

Three people were arrested in Robeson County after court documents allege a 15-year-old was allowed to have sex with a 34-year-old at the family home; the father and a guardian face child-abuse charges.

CMPD executed a warrant at 999 Arcade in east Charlotte, removing 62 gambling machines, nearly $38,000 and firearms after months of undercover work.