Lincoln County deputies say the treasurer of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church was arrested after investigators allege roughly $80,000 was diverted from the congregation’s account.

A Statesville homeowner surprised a camouflaged intruder loading items into a pickup; deputies arrested three people after a K‑9 and drone search.

A former Fort Bragg civilian from Wagram was arrested and indicted after prosecutors say she shared classified tactics and procedures with a journalist.

Eight newborn puppies were left in a box at a Gaston County shelter's old building and were rescued hours later. Officials say the litter needs intensive care as they investigate.

A viral clip shows a loose horse struck by a car in Uptown Charlotte on Friday; two men were arrested and authorities are reviewing animal‑control rules.

A Marion woman is accused of pocketing more than $30,000 in FEMA relief by claiming a non-existent home after Tropical Storm Helene.

After 186 days in a Mecklenburg County jail, prosecutors dismissed murder charges against David Gary Graves in the fatal Hoskins Mill Lane shooting. Officials say forensic evidence didn’t tie him to the scene.

Robinson Fire assumed command of a working structure fire on the 5400 block of Camp Stewart Road Wednesday evening as Charlotte units assisted. Officials released few details.

An appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a defamation suit by CMPD spokesperson Sandy Vastola, ruling Char‑Meck FOP criticism was protected opinion. The panel said the posts were not falsifiable facts.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to firearm possession and using a gun to further drug trafficking. Prosecutors credited ATF Charlotte and CMPD.

A 37-year-old Hudson County man wanted in a New Jersey homicide was arrested in Mecklenburg County and has waived extradition to face charges in Hudson County.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to federal prison for bank fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft tied to a stolen‑check operation, prosecutors say.

A 14‑year‑old visiting from Salisbury drowned at the Sandbar Hotel pool in Myrtle Beach; a 32‑year‑old woman has been arrested on child‑endangerment charges.