Susan Smith's parole hearing is scheduled for November 20, 2024, after being jailed for drowning her sons in 1994.

Two crashes on I-485 in Charlotte led to lane closures, with a deadly crash near Mallard Creek Road and another causing severe injuries near West Blvd.

A SWAT barricade situation in south Charlotte ends peacefully with one man in custody and no injuries; the incident caused significant disruptions on Woodlawn Road.

A Highway Patrol car was involved in a crash and later caught fire on Billy Graham Parkway in Charlotte, leading to one injury and impacting traffic. The causative factors and connection between the incidents are under investigation.

A pedestrian, Randy Allen McGuire, was struck and killed by a car in Caldwell County. The accident occurred on a dark road, with no impairment or speed issues found, and no charges filed against the driver.

Police investigate a severe assault with gunfire in Hickory Grove, where a juvenile was critically injured and taken to hospital. No suspects are being sought.

A tractor-trailer fire on I-77 near Westinghouse Blvd in Charlotte caused northbound lane closures, creating significant delays. No injuries reported; travelers were advised to seek alternate routes.

A 16-year-old is charged with the murder of Aryan Jaswal, 17, after a welfare check led to the discovery of Jaswal's body in August. The suspect was arrested in South Carolina.

A man died in a high-speed motorcycle accident in Charlotte; police are investigating the crash involving a Kawasaki ZR900F on Highland Creek Parkway.

A multi-vehicle crash on I-85 near Charlotte caused traffic disruptions and injuries, with lanes reopening earlier than expected and emergency services responding promptly.

Inmate Christopher Greer escaped from Caldwell Correctional but was recaptured hours later near the prison. His escape and quick capture contrast with three fugitives from Chesterfield County who remain at large.

An Indian man was sentenced to 5 years for running a $20 million fraud scheme with fake crypto exchange sites, co-opting real accounts and luxury purchases.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to over three years in prison for defrauding investors out of $700,000 in a scheme involving his false options trading expertise.