New warrants suggest a family's link to Asha Degree's 2000 disappearance, citing deceptive polygraph results and a DNA match to items found in Asha's bookbag.

Remains found in Lenoir identified as missing Alexander County man, Jeffery Beach Laxton, ending a months-long search. No signs of foul play observed as the investigation continues.

Police captured fugitive Ryan Bumgarner after a car chase involving a stolen vehicle in Monroe; no officers were harmed. Bumgarner faces multiple charges.

A high-speed chase ensued after Monroe police attempted to stop a reportedly stolen vehicle, resulting in the arrest of the driver. No injuries were reported.

A bicyclist, Donald Steven Ricker, was killed in a hit-and-run in Catawba County. Authorities are searching for a Ford truck or Mustang involved in the incident.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte; details and the victim's identity remain undisclosed as police investigate.

The Charlotte community held a funeral for flight attendant Danasia Elder, who died in a plane collision. The service saw a large turnout of flight crews.

The Gastonia Police Department reported the safe recovery of 84-year-old Thomas Waterson, who has dementia and was missing.

Taiji Group USA settles for $460,395 on claims of misleading the government to secure a PPP loan by providing false information about ownership and board member residency.

Recent warrants in the 2000 disappearance of Asha Degree suggest a local couple may have information, but no arrests have been made. The community and her family continue to search for answers.

Ex-pastor from North Carolina, Ashley James Crouse, was sentenced to 10 years for CSAM possession and receipt, with lifetime supervised release and sex offender registration required.

Charlotte man, Cleveland Pegues, is sentenced to five years in prison for cocaine trafficking and firearms offenses after a series of incidents involving the ATF and CMPD.

Charlotte man gets 54 months in prison and lifetime supervision for possessing child sexual abuse material. He must also pay $17,000 under a victim assistance act after an investigation led to his guilty plea.