A $5,000 reward is offered for information on a group in Charlotte that set an opossum on fire, as animal welfare agencies and the public seek justice.

A woman in Caldwell County, charged with felony death by distribution after an overdose, has a bond set at $100 million, although some reports suggest it may be $1 million.

A fire at Green Tree Apartments in Kings Mountain resulted in the death of Evelyn Blakeney and displaced several families. Firefighters battled the blaze, which affected eight apartments in total.

A garbage truck worker was hit and killed in Lincoln County, with North Carolina State Highway Patrol investigating the incident involving a stationary garbage truck and a Toyota Camry.

A man from Charlotte was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his part in a multi-million dollar bank fraud scheme, and must also pay $1.5 million in restitution.

Operation Take Back America results in the indictment of 11 individuals on firearms and immigration offenses, including possession of a firearm by a felon and illegal reentry into the U.S.

Two York County men were sentenced to 15 years each for large-scale fentanyl distribution after pleading guilty. A DEA operation uncovered the scheme, resulting in the seizure of drugs, cash, and paraphernalia.

Brittany Nicole Mims Eller was arrested in Gaston County for first-degree arson and attempted murder after allegedly setting a house on fire with someone inside.

A man in Rock Hill was arrested for arson and attempted murder after setting clothes ablaze post-dispute, causing a house fire. All residents escaped safely; the suspect, Johntavis Miller, was apprehended.

Pedestrian Caroline Smith, 38, died in an accident on Equipment Drive in Charlotte; police investigate the cause, with the Nissan driver not identified.

A hit-and-run in Charlotte resulted in the death of Terry Mitchell. The CMPD seeks a grey Honda CRV and encourages public tips for their investigation.

Two men were arrested in Catawba County for drug trafficking and firearm charges after a traffic stop led to the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and stolen firearms.

A detention officer in Mecklenburg County, Seth El, was charged with misdemeanor larceny and terminated after being accused of stealing money from an inmate's property.