A house fire in Gaston County, caused by a heating lamp, resulted in the deaths of a 78-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman. The blaze was ruled accidental.

Six individuals were arrested for the murder of 40-year-old Larisha Thompson and a related Lancaster County burglary, with charges including murder and attempted armed robbery.

A fire on Angel Oak Drive, Huntersville was contained quickly by firefighters, sparing a home and limiting damage to 3 vehicles. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A 70-year-old Newton man died after a crash on NC Highway 127 in Hickory when his truck hit a sign and a guardrail. Neither speed nor alcohol were factors.

A man, William Sterling Yoder, was killed in Charlotte when his bicycle was hit by a semi-truck. The crash is being investigated, and the semi-truck driver is cooperating with authorities.

A 25-year-old man died in an ATV crash in Iredell County, with alcohol possibly contributing and no seatbelt worn.

A Harris Teeter in north Charlotte was intentionally set on fire, requiring over 90 firefighters to control the blaze. The arson caused approximately $500,000 in damage.

Two individuals were seriously injured in a west Charlotte shooting on South Summit Avenue; both were hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries.

Matthew Elijah Newell faces indecent exposure charges after allegedly exposing himself in a Publix store in Catawba County; authorities seek additional victims.

A person riding an electric scooter in Statesville died after being hit by a car. The incident is under investigation, and the scooter rider's identity has not been released.

Adonis Smith was released on bond after six years in jail awaiting trial for his alleged involvement in a shootout that led to the death of nursing student Kendal Crank.

A fatal crash involving two vehicles on I-85 in Gastonia, NC, at Exit 14, caused road closures and an ongoing investigation. Authorities urged drivers to avoid the area.

A man in Mint Hill, Cameron Torrence, has been charged with animal cruelty after a video showed an opossum being burned alive. He faces additional charges and is being held without bond.