Gaston County confirms a second rabies case in 2025 after two dogs killed an infected raccoon. The dogs received booster shots, and no human contact was reported.

Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze that destroyed three units in a northeast Charlotte apartment complex, displacing ten people but causing no injuries.

An 82-year-old woman died in a house fire in Gaston County, with the fire potentially started by a space heater. The blaze was controlled by 7:30 p.m. and a family member suffered minor injuries while trying to rescue her.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a homicide on Old Mount Holly Road after a victim with a gunshot wound was found, prompting community and law enforcement response.

A fatal shooting occurred in Charlotte's Freedom Division, where police found a gunshot victim deceased and are seeking public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

CMPD is investigating a deadly shooting on Wilkinson Blvd. in Charlotte, where a man was killed early Saturday after an altercation with armed security.

Two pedestrians were killed in separate vehicle incidents in Charlotte on early Saturday morning, with one being a hit-and-run and the other involving a motorcycle.

Chaiya Maley-Jackson, previously convicted of fraud, faces new charges for selling fake IDs on Facebook under the alias Yaya Ling, potentially facing 15 years in prison.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg and North Carolina declared March 2-8 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week, urging residents to learn about flood risks and emergency preparedness.

A deadly domestic violence-related shooting on Susanna Drive in Charlotte was reported by CMPD, with one victim dead and an active investigation underway.

Quinton Walsh was arrested by Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office deputies for carjacking after being located thanks to a prior arrest lead. Walsh was found under a mattress; a repainted stolen vehicle and suspected cocaine were also found.

David Ballard from Catawba, N.C., received an 87-month prison sentence for illegal firearm possession, including a machinegun, followed by supervised release.

20 individuals were arrested in Iredell County for drug sales to an undercover investigator, with 8 suspects still at large. The Sheriff's Office is using tips from the community to aid their efforts.