State records show 81 deaths tied to county jails in 2025, with suicides, natural illness and overdoses among the leading causes. Advocates want clearer reporting and oversight.

A Lenoir County man was arrested after deputies say he rammed a woman's car carrying three children on N.C. 70 near Kinston. The family suffered no serious injuries; the suspect faces multiple charges.

A late-night shooting on Carlyle Drive left one person hurt and neighbors said the area feels less safe as officials investigate. Community members want answers.

A Union County deputy was struck on Lawyers Road and the driver was arrested on DWI and hit-and-run charges, the sheriff's office says.

State officials say discarded cigar ashes sparked the Jumping Branch Fire near Marion; a Marion woman was cited as crews battled roughly 185 acres under a statewide burn ban.

Four shotguns were taken from Harrison Precision in Cornelius early Tuesday; police released suspect photos and are seeking tips.

A 65-year-old hiker fell roughly 60 feet from a cliff on the Alum Cave Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and died, the park said.

A Gastonia man pleaded guilty March 31, 2026 in the fatal 2020 stabbing of his grandfather; the case now moves toward sentencing in Gaston County court.

York County says social media posts from a Greer residence appeared to threaten President Trump and his supporters. Detectives and the Secret Service are investigating.

An early-morning shooting near West Fifth and N. Clarkson left one person seriously injured and sent to a hospital. Police have not named any suspects as detectives investigate.

HSI Charlotte says a federal indictment alleges a fraud ring stole more than $3.5M from over 100 victims, many of them seniors.

A Lewisville man was convicted in Rowan County’s undercover chat sting and given a short prison term and 30 years of sex‑offender registration.

Engine 33 and Charlotte firefighters responded to a two‑story house fire at 9500 Bird Watch Lane; the department's initial alert gave no immediate details on injuries or cause.