A second teen, Sean Curtis, was arrested in Gastonia for the murder of Zaquavious Dawkins, with relatives remembering Dawkins as a supportive and athletic student.

A Lancaster County man, Thomas James Adams, faces charges including sexual exploitation of a minor, with a potential 10-year prison sentence for each count if convicted.

Former IndyCar driver and NASCAR team owner Shigeaki Hattori was killed in a car crash in Huntersville. Authorities confirmed his death following a two-vehicle collision.

Three people were seriously injured in a car crash in East Charlotte, with an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Details of the cause are unknown.

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Dean Wells died at 54 after a two-year cancer battle. He played for the Seahawks and Panthers, amassing solid career stats and impacting cancer awareness.

Rock Hill residents seeking zoning changes have been hit by scam emails posing as city invoices, asking for a fake "city compensation fee." The city warns these emails contain errors and urges caution.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are requesting public assistance to identify a child found alone in Charlotte, urging anyone with information to contact 9-1-1.

A pedestrian in Uptown Charlotte was hit by a vehicle, causing life-threatening injuries. The incident led to a road closure for police investigation.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a Ford Escape in Charlotte. The driver, lacking a valid license, faces charges. Investigations continue with an appeal for witnesses.

A father and daughter died in a fire at their Rock Hill home, with the cause under investigation and no foul play suspected. The fire self-extinguished before crews arrived.

One person died, another seriously injured in a Saturday morning crash on Highway 73 in Huntersville, which also caused significant traffic disruptions.

Cold case detectives identified the remains of Betty Benton, a 1996 murder victim, using forensic genetic genealogy in collaboration with Othram Labs and the community.

A Harding University High School teacher was arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a student following an investigation by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.