Marquell Pettiford was arrested for the murder of Anthony Zellars at Woodland Hollow in Charlotte, also facing a firearm charge and a probation violation.

A fire broke out early at Salisbury's Webb Road Flea Market, with damage limited to one building and no injuries reported. The market was closed for the day and officials are investigating the cause.

A car crash in Uptown Charlotte resulted in one fatality and one person seriously injured; the CMPD is investigating, with details and charges still unknown.

Three people were killed in a head-on collision in Lancaster County, SC, involving a Toyota and a Chevrolet pickup truck. An investigation is ongoing.

A warehouse fire in Salisbury required a three-alarm response and about 50 firefighters to contain it. There were no injuries, and the fire's cause is under investigation.

American Airlines Flight 1722 was forced to return to JFK Airport after hitting birds and experiencing an engine failure post-takeoff from LaGuardia Airport; no injuries were reported.

Motorcyclist Nazar Halushka died after colliding with a traffic barrel in Charlotte; direct contact with a tow truck ruled out. Speed and impairment were not factors. Police are investigating the incident.

An 11-year-old boy died after being hit by a vehicle on Gum Branch Road, Charlotte, with no impairment or speed factors cited.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of increased cyberscams targeting consumers, especially older adults, during the festive season, emphasizing caution for online shopping, charity donations, and seasonal job offers.

A school bus overturned in Huntersville on Beatties Ford Road, with no children on board. The driver sustained minor injuries and was treated on the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

A homicide investigation is underway in southwest Charlotte, with CMPD probing an incident on Archdale Drive. Details remain sparse, and it follows a nearby homicide earlier in the week.

An American Airlines flight to Charlotte returned to New York after a bird strike, landing safely at JFK with no injuries reported. Passengers were re-accommodated with overnight stays.

A juvenile was struck and killed by a vehicle in northwest Charlotte, with no further details on the identity or circumstances released as police investigate the incident.