A Charlotte man was booked on 23 counts after police tied him to dozens of vehicle break‑ins and stolen firearms; investigators recovered multiple guns while executing warrants.

A Jacksonville man died after exiting his wrecked car and going over the Yadkin River Bridge on I‑85; deputies recovered his body and authorities have ordered an autopsy.

A 65-year-old patient was arrested April 28 and charged with sexual battery after a nurse at Atrium Health reported he grabbed her breast during a hospital visit.

Two people were arrested in Union County after detectives say they exploited an elderly man and obtained about $25,000. Authorities identified the suspects and detectives continue to investigate.

An Ontario man is in custody after deputies linked two break-ins in Mooresville; one scene showed a blood trail and a forced sliding door.

Burnic Vidal Ratliff was arrested in Rock Hill on three felony counts of indecent liberties with a child; Wadesboro police say the case dates to 2021.

A cold front will bring scattered showers this afternoon in Charlotte, with stronger storms likely tonight. Expect gusty winds and brief heavy rain.

Salisbury police have identified a suspect in a string of winter-break break-ins that targeted Livingstone College students; the school says it has tightened locks and cameras.

Emmy Lou’s is launching a monthly wine club in Dilworth with three- and six-bottle curated deliveries and local pickup or delivery.

CMPD charged a 24-year-old man with first-degree murder and first-degree rape after a 19-year-old woman was found dead in east Charlotte. The investigation remains active and detectives are seeking tips.

Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Russell Fry will unveil "Logan's Law" in Myrtle Beach — a proposal for a public violent-offender registry and a federal review of criminal-data gaps. The push follows the May 3, 2025 killing of Logan Federico and concerns about missing records.

Morven fire chief William N. Stubbs was arrested and faces felony drug, explosives and weapons charges after investigators allege he burned an abandoned home. Court records and local reporting say the probe is ongoing.

Heartbutter, a Black- and woman-owned nonalcoholic bar, will preview its menu at pop-ups this summer starting June 25 at CHNO Coffee, with guests voting on signature drinks.