Statesville police say a two‑month probe led to a March search-warrant seizure of more than five ounces of cocaine and 17.5 grams of fentanyl; two men were arrested. Authorities set secured bonds and ask anyone with tips to call.

Hickory police arrested a Conover man Monday after finding him inside a parked vehicle at the Food Lion on Springs Road. He was wanted on multiple felony warrants.

A Lancaster man was arrested after investigators found nearly 14 grams of suspected fentanyl, multiple drugs and four firearms within reach of two minors at a South Avenue home.

A teenage client was found dead Sunday at Cornerstone Treatment Facility in Wadesboro. State inspection records earlier this year flagged elopement and care-planning failures.

A 47‑year‑old Taylorsville man was arrested after investigators say he set a fire in the men's restroom of the Pilot Travel Center in Troutman. He’s charged with felony burning while the investigation continues.

Two CSX freight trains collided in Hamlet, N.C., derailing 18 cars; CSX says a small diesel leak was contained and crews have reopened freight tracks while the crash is investigated.

Crest High in Shelby went on lockdown Monday after an active‑shooter call; deputies cleared the campus within an hour and reported no injuries.

A suspect is in custody after a Sunday afternoon shooting in Concord that sent one person to the hospital, police say. Investigators say the probe is active.

Huntersville crews fought a working house fire Saturday night in the 15900 block of Prestwoods Lane; Cornelius crews provided mutual aid and drivers were urged to yield.

A Denver-area woman was arrested after deputies recovered three juveniles following a welfare check; investigators say the children were found safe in Charlotte.

A pedestrian was hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries after a crash in the 3900 block of South Tryon Street in south Charlotte.

A Raeford man faces charges after investigators linked delivery notifications and video to missing FedEx packages reported in 2024.

Masked teens with realistic-looking water guns have prompted multiple safety calls in Union County. Sheriff Eddie Cathey urged parents to intervene and residents to call 911.