A pedestrian died after a multi-vehicle crash on South Carolina Highway 5, where a Nissan hit a Honda, leading to a Jeep flipping over and striking two people.

One person died and two firefighters were injured in a Charlotte apartment fire caused by an unattended candle. The fire resulted in an estimated $175,000 in damages.

Mecklenburg County officials warn residents of sophisticated jury duty scams using real judges' names and fake seals; advisories include that real summonses are mailed, not called or emailed.

Hattie Sturdivant has been charged with financially exploiting seniors, including stealing over $200,000 from an elder's bank accounts in Union County.

A 45-year-old man named Elliott Rudolph Wilds was shot dead in Rowan County. The incident happened on December 21. No arrests or motives have been reported by authorities.

York County Sheriff's Office has arrested Shulong Li in a scam stealing $43,000. In Gastonia, police seek a Lego thief who has stolen thousands of dollars worth of sets.

A fire consumed a small building in Downtown Statesville, which was quickly contained by the local fire department with aid from neighboring agencies, resulting in no injuries.

A Charlotte school bus was hit by gunfire, resulting in two injuries from shattered glass. Footage shows students ducking for cover; no one was seriously hurt. Two suspects were arrested in relation to the shooting.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police seek the public's help in locating Lothario Spann, wanted for attempted murder and assault with intent to kill. His photo has been circulated, and the CMPD's VCAT is leading the search. Public tips are encouraged.

An employee was killed in an accident at a Siemens Energy facility in Charlotte on December 18, with authorities and the North Carolina Department of Labor investigating.

One person died in a traffic accident on South Boulevard in Charlotte, with details and the cause of the crash still under investigation by local police.

A Catawba man was sentenced to 10 years for trafficking fentanyl and meth after pleading guilty. His arrest followed law enforcement finding drugs and a gun in his car.

Charlotte businessman Peter Anthony Thomas is sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax offenses, including failing to pay over $2.5 million in taxes. He must also pay restitution and will have a supervised release.