The leader of a fentanyl pill ring, Rahkim T. Franklin, appeared in court facing charges related to drug trafficking in Charlotte according to U.S. Attorney Dena J. King.

A pedestrian named Kellen Truman was killed by a train in Matthews near East Charles Street and Crestdale Road, with authorities investigating why he was near the tracks.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are seeking help to find 9-year-old Louisa Madej, who went missing from Providence Country Club Drive. She is described as a white female with brown hair and green eyes, last seen wearing pajamas and silver crocs.

Belmont Police are seeking 46-year-old Mitchell Morrison for questioning in an armed robbery and car theft. His past includes indictments for similar crimes. The public is encouraged to provide leads.

Rock Hill Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run that left a 44-year-old man dead and are seeking the public's help.

A school bus in east Charlotte was involved in a serious crash, causing life-threatening injuries to two. One student was hospitalised as a precaution.

A homicide investigation is underway in Lincoln County after a 16-year-old boy's body was found on a roadside in Lincolnton. No arrests or suspects have been announced.

Marquell Pettiford was arrested for the murder of Anthony Zellars at Woodland Hollow in Charlotte, also facing a firearm charge and a probation violation.

A fire broke out early at Salisbury's Webb Road Flea Market, with damage limited to one building and no injuries reported. The market was closed for the day and officials are investigating the cause.

A car crash in Uptown Charlotte resulted in one fatality and one person seriously injured; the CMPD is investigating, with details and charges still unknown.

Three people were killed in a head-on collision in Lancaster County, SC, involving a Toyota and a Chevrolet pickup truck. An investigation is ongoing.

A warehouse fire in Salisbury required a three-alarm response and about 50 firefighters to contain it. There were no injuries, and the fire's cause is under investigation.

American Airlines Flight 1722 was forced to return to JFK Airport after hitting birds and experiencing an engine failure post-takeoff from LaGuardia Airport; no injuries were reported.