An elderly resident died in a Union County house fire, while a second occupant escaped and was hospitalized. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Steven Osbey has agreed to pay $4,711,159 to settle allegations of billing Medicaid for non-existent physician home visits at his clinic, Reign & Inspirations, LLC.

A 15-year-old boy in Charlotte has been charged with multiple larcenies and gun possession after being linked to several crimes, including vehicle theft and firearm theft. He was apprehended after escaping a court-ordered facility.

An intentional explosion and fire damaged a home in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood; the incident endangered lives and caused an estimated $445,000 in property damage.

A 12-year-old set fire to a South Carolina Walmart, pleading guilty to arson; no injuries reported, store evacuated. Firefighters hailed for response; store closed pending investigation.

Two people are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Gastonia, North Carolina. Police arrested Christian Michelle Cash and Ricky Lamar Judge in connection with the incident.

A pedestrian was killed on I-485 in Charlotte; authorities closed the outer loop for investigation, affecting traffic. Identity and accident details remain undisclosed.

A referee at a Union County youth sports event was arrested for discharging a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon at Carolina Courts. No injuries were reported, and Ernest Davis is held pending bond.

A 16-year-old in Charlotte was charged for possessing a gun and marijuana after a police stop led to a search of the teen's home, where additional firearms and related items were found.

CMPD investigates a fatal shooting in Charlotte's Steele Creek, with detectives and crime scene search gathering evidence at the Branch Way Court scene.

Charlotte police are investigating a fatal shooting on Frew Road; a victim died from a gunshot wound after being taken to the hospital. The case remains active.

Charlotte police are investigating an incident where one person died and another was found unresponsive on Browns Avenue. The Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Search are involved in the ongoing case.

A cyclist was severely injured in a crash near the Whitewater Center in Charlotte and taken to the hospital. Details about the accident are currently limited.