An early-morning house fire in Monroe killed a 59-year-old man; investigators say discarded smoking materials ignited the blaze and urge residents to check smoke alarms.

A person was critically injured in a shooting on Balsam Fir Drive in east Charlotte. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

A Greensboro Walmart employee was stabbed Tuesday night; a shopper’s quick action helped stop the bleeding. Police arrested 52‑year‑old Tokyia Brown and she’s held without bond.

A WCCB gallery lists 37 people booked in Mecklenburg County on April 4, from traffic citations to a man accused of arson and attempted murder in NoDa.

Police search for a teen after shots were fired at a busy Kings Mountain gas station Friday; no injuries were reported.

CMPD says a coordinated sweep at SouthPark Mall last week produced four arrests and recovered more than $2,000 in stolen merchandise.

A person was shot Saturday in the 6000 block of Pineburr Road near Monroe Road and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries as police investigate.

A 28-year-old man was seriously injured in a Friday shooting in Kershaw and airlifted to a hospital; deputies say the attack was not random and are seeking witnesses.

CMPD announced an active investigation into a fatal crash in the Westover Division early Saturday; officials released few details and detectives are probing the scene.

Charlotte Fire Department reports a structure fire in the 5700 block of Westpark Drive Friday. Engine 12 was on scene; officials had no immediate injury or cause updates.

A driver was killed Friday on I-77 North near mile marker 82 in Rock Hill after being struck outside a disabled Jeep; northbound lanes were closed for hours. Troopers are investigating.

A 2‑year‑old was flown to a Winston‑Salem trauma center after being struck by heavy construction equipment while land was cleared near Morganton. Authorities say a track loader was involved and the sheriff’s office is investigating.

SBI agents are investigating after a person was shot and killed by a Hickory police officer on 5th Street Southeast. Officials have released few details as the probe continues.