A gas leak on Rea Road in Charlotte led to traffic disruptions as Piedmont Natural Gas worked to repair it. No customers were affected, and efforts to reopen the road partially were underway.

Charlotte plans to donate a surplus Chrysler Pacifica to another Mecklenburg County governmental entity, with the decision set for discussion at the city council meeting.

Daniel Joseph Broadway, 53, of Charlotte, pleaded guilty to possessing traditional and AI-generated child sexual abuse material, with a potential 20-year sentence per count.

A fire in Hickory heavily damaged a residence but no injuries occurred, thanks to the rapid and coordinated response of emergency services, with electrical failure identified as the cause.

A 16-year-old was killed in a shooting at a Rock Hill QuikTrip, with 17-year-old Carnell Mike arrested and facing adult charges for murder and firearms offenses.

Firefighters responded to a significant house fire in southwest Charlotte, which caused $192,000 in damage and displaced two residents; the blaze is deemed accidental.

Officer Stephen Brown of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police was placed on unpaid leave after a DUI arrest by Clover Police while off-duty. His past 19 years of service are noted amid an ongoing internal probe.

Officers from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police found a gunshot victim in University City who later died; they are investigating the homicide and seeking community assistance.

A missing man with cognitive issues in Mooresville was quickly found and safely returned home through the efforts of the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and the Project Lifesaver program.

Spencer, NC seeks help to find missing woman Emilia Deluca Johnson, 73, with cognitive impairment, last seen on 4th Street. She's 5'4", 200 lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. Authorities urge public to report sightings.

Two men in Iredell County were arrested for receiving a meth shipment from California; approximately three pounds of meth with a street value of $137,300 were seized.

An 18-year-old driver died in a car crash in Steele Creek Division, with three passengers sustaining life-threatening injuries. The CMPD is investigating the incident.

A 5-year-old girl with Down syndrome was quickly located in York County using a new tracking program after she wandered off. The success of Project Lifesaver is highlighted, which provides bracelets to track individuals with cognitive conditions.