Charlotte Firefighters Avert Catastrophe, Contain Major Apartment Blaze As Red Cross Aids Displaced Residents
Charlotte Fire Department quickly contained a severe apartment fire, with no reported injuries and the Red Cross assisting displaced residents. The fire, caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, resulted in $1.6 million in damages.
Gaston County Mourns the Loss of Devoted Paramedic Mary Jolly After Tragic Incident on Interstate 95
Gaston County mourns paramedic Mary Jolly, who died from injuries after being struck while aiding a crash victim in Florida. She was a valued GEMS member and received recognition for her service.
Two Nigerian-Born Men Sentenced to 30 Months for Laundering Millions in U.S. Elder Fraud Schemes
Two Nigerian men received 30-month prison sentences for a multi-million dollar money laundering scheme that targeted the elderly and businesses from 2020 to 2023. They must also pay over $4.6 million in restitution.
Pedestrian Succumbs to Injuries Two Weeks After Being Struck on Eastway Drive, Charlotte Police Investigate
CMPD investigates a fatal pedestrian collision where Olvin Calero Martinez was hit by a vehicle and later died; driver Guadalupe Garcia Martinez cooperated, and impairment may have affected the pedestrian.












