A man was struck and killed by a freight train early Tuesday in west Gastonia, with investigations ongoing and details scarce. His identity and the circumstances remain undisclosed.

A 15-year-old was charged after threatening Monroe High School; no weapons were found at his home. Extra patrols were added to the school. This incident reflects a national trend of increased school threats.

UNC student Brook Cheuvront died during a hike in South Africa. Her body was found on Devil's Peak after she went missing.

Ja'Darrius Truesdale was arrested in Lancaster County for alleged fentanyl trafficking and other charges following a successful narcotics task force operation.

An officer and a suspect were injured after exchanging gunfire during a traffic stop related to an assault in South Charlotte, both sustaining serious injuries.

Two people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a late-night shooting in uptown Charlotte, near Romare Bearden Park. No details on suspects or motives have been released.

A Charlotte grand jury has indicted 65 individuals, including Joshua Phillips, under an anti-violence initiative for various firearms and violent crimes.

Authorities are seeking an armed robber who targeted Pineywoods Quick Stop, taking cash and goods. The public is warned to be cautious, with a suspect photo shared for leads.

Matthews Police seek help to locate missing teen Zayohnna Adiva Harris, last seen at a local hotel, described as approximately 5 feet tall with a brown ponytail, brown eyes, a wrist tattoo, and two nose piercings.

A juvenile is charged with making a false mass violence threat and cyberbullying related to Lake Norman High School, with the police stressing the seriousness of such acts.

An unoccupied house on the Outer Banks in North Carolina collapsed into the ocean, marking the third such collapse in 2023 and prompting warnings about dangerous debris.

Atrium Health cancels thousands of liens and lawsuits for unpaid medical bills, providing relief to debt-burdened patients like Terry Belk, whose cancer treatment debt will be erased.

Authorities are seeking public help to identify an arson suspect for a China Grove incident. The suspect tried to set fire to an outbuilding and a truck using fuel. Minimal damage occurred and the fire was extinguished quickly.