Two years after Madalina Cojocari's disappearance in Cornelius, no leads have surfaced. Her parents were arrested for not reporting her missing, and her mother left the U.S. There's a $25,000 reward for information.

A juvenile is charged and two adults arrested in a deadly hit-and-run incident in Mooresville that killed Shaelyn Ellen Bell.

A firefighter sustained a minor ankle injury at an east Charlotte house fire early Thursday. The vacant property took 37 minutes to control and is set for demolition. The fire's cause is under investigation.

A man named Ronnie Ruth was shot and killed at a Fast Mart in northeast Charlotte, with the suspect still at large. Local police are increasing efforts to tackle violence in the area.

Susan Smith, who was convicted of drowning her two sons in 1994, is eligible for parole after 30 years in prison. Her parole hearing is scheduled for Nov. 20.

A body was found at Affordable Storage in Iredell County, with the investigation ongoing and few details released about the deceased or potential foul play.

Devin Clark was arrested for allegedly setting fire to two school buses and part of Icard Elementary School in Burke County.

One person was fatally shot in northeast Charlotte, with the incident currently under investigation as a homicide. Details are limited, and no suspects are in custody yet.

Law enforcement fatally shot Michael Rose after a standoff in Catawba County precipitated by a suicide threat. Negotiation attempts failed, and during a rescue entry, Rose reportedly fired at officers, who returned fire, leading to his death.

Off-duty officer Rebecca Gomez from the Gaston County Police faces felony assault by strangulation and domestic violence charges following her arrest by Gastonia Police.

Emanuel Gerardo Gomez in Monroe is charged with sexual battery for groping employees at Family Dollar and Dollar General. He was identified using security footage and faces additional charges.

Shots were fired in a Gastonia Walmart parking lot, leading to one woman injured and the arrest of Makiah Lippencott on firearms and assault charges. The incident is under investigation as potential road rage.

A multi-vehicle crash caused a major shutdown of I-77 north in York County, with reroutes in place and ongoing delays due to injuries and fuel spillage.