One individual was killed in a wrong-way crash on I-85 in Gaston County, with a Hyundai driver pronounced dead at the scene.

CMPD investigates a homicide in Steele Creek after an early morning assault with a deadly weapon results in one death.

Elder Aleki Langi, an 18-year-old Mormon missionary, was killed in a hit-and-run in Charlotte while on his bike. The driver fled, and the police are investigating. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, and the church expressed condolences.

Officials have identified persons of interest in a case where an opossum was set on fire in North Carolina, with potential felony animal cruelty charges forthcoming.

CMPD warns of rising property crimes by juveniles after a 15-year-old is linked to 80 incidents, highlighting challenges in detaining repeat offenders.

An explosion followed by a house fire near Charlotte's Freedom Park led firefighters to tackle flames and gas leaks; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.

Three individuals pled guilty to concealing a body found by kayakers in Burke County, NC, and received prison sentences ranging from 3 to nearly 10 years.

A man was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office on charges of statutory rape of a child and is being held without bond. An immigration detainer was also placed on him.

A man in Mooresville, NC was arrested for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, with the police department urging the community for more information.

CMPD arrested William Earl Thomas, charging him with murder, in connection to a recent homicide, urging the community to assist with ongoing investigations.

Three individuals pleaded guilty to laundering over $92 million for a Chinese money laundering organization connected to drug trafficking, as stated by the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Two men tried stealing $1,700 worth of items from Walmart but were caught by deputies nearby. One suspect was on parole and had warrants, while the other had a fraud warrant. Both face felony larceny charges.

The Kannapolis Fire and Police departments warn about an increase in fires at rental properties, urging tenants to implement safety measures and secure renter's insurance.