An elderly man died after his pickup truck rear-ended a Yukon in south Charlotte; police are investigating and do not suspect speed or impairment as factors.

The search continues for Candice Jean Aufrecht, missing since March 8, 2023. She was last seen at a Lincolnton Chick-fil-A with Zachary Ramey. Authorities seek public help.

Charlotte mourns Ta'Haley Payton, found dead after disappearing in late November. Payton was last seen on Charlottetowne Avenue; details of her death are pending.

One person died in an early morning crash on I-485 in northeast Charlotte, with emergency services responding and an investigation underway. Traffic delays were minimal.

Two South Carolina residents were indicted on extortion, cyberstalking, and wire fraud charges linked to actions that allegedly resulted in a victim's suicide.

Marshawn Devon Sanders was sentenced to life in prison for a 2020 fatal shooting at a Gastonia store, which also involved an attack on his ex-girlfriend and her child.

Charlotte police introduce the Civilian Crash Investigation Unit to handle minor car crashes, aiming to free up patrol officers and reduce response times.

East Mecklenburg High School was on a modified lockdown due to social media threats. Instruction continued with limited hallway movement and increased security. The nature of the threats wasn't disclosed, but disciplinary actions were mentioned.

A Morganton man, Michael Joel Davis, faces charges after driving impaired into a fire station and being involved in a hit-and-run. No injuries were reported, and he will appear in court on March 7, 2025.

A 21-year-old man, Yeferson Orozco Velasquez, died in a high-speed car crash after his vehicle hit a tree in east Charlotte. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A fire at Lake Wylie's Terry's Marina destroyed several boats; the owner suspects a lightbulb used to warm an engine started the blaze. No injuries reported, but significant damage occurred. The investigation continues.

Charlotte County advises Burnt Store area residents to boil water due to repairs at the treatment plant, with Charlotte County Utilities confirming the notice affects all drinking and cooking water.

A motorcyclist died in a collision involving his Triumph Daytona 660 and a Honda Accord on Tyvola Road; speed is considered a major factor, but impairment was ruled out.