An accident on I-485 in south Charlotte caused serious injuries to four people and significant traffic delays, with a car flipping near I-77. Drivers were advised to avoid the area.

A 76-year-old man was killed after his SUV crossed the centerline, overturned and caught fire on U.S. 64 near Helton Hartley Place, troopers said. The State Highway Patrol is investigating.

A York County judge handed a 15‑year‑old 15 months of probation after the teen pleaded guilty in the Rock Hill shooting that killed Braylen Jackson.

Newton leaders met with the sheriff and DA to map out how an FBI‑led task force will hunt repeat violent offenders across the Catawba Valley. Local officials say federal resources will back local investigations.

CMPD says homicide detectives are investigating a death in Charlotte's North Tryon Division. The department posted a brief notice and is asking residents to send tips.

A 22-year-old Indian Trail man was arrested after investigators say a cyber tip led detectives to a 51-second video and other alleged child sexual abuse material on seized devices.

CMPD has rebranded its Uptown enforcement campaign Operation Queen City Safe after recent sweeps that produced arrests, firearms and narcotics seizures. Officials say the push will stay active as cases move forward.

A 19-year-old is in custody after a juvenile was shot Monday night on Leonard Avenue in Albemarle; the victim was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition.

A man was shot at Microtel Inn, Statesville. Joel Winbush Jr., the prime suspect, was charged but later died from self-inflicted wounds during a standoff with police.

ICE has filed a detainer for a man arrested in a Charlotte stabbing, prompting DHS to press North Carolina officials amid a renewed sanctuary‑policy fight.

A Charlotte Eastover resident says door‑to‑door landscapers kicked her dog and forced her to pay $500 after a short front‑yard job. Authorities are investigating linked scams.

A man arrested in Boca Raton last week is accused of distributing fentanyl that killed a Catawba County man in February 2025. Authorities say he’s awaiting extradition.

Nine years after Shania Hammonds was found dead, her family renewed a public plea as detectives continue to re-test evidence. Authorities are asking anyone with tips to come forward.