Engine 39 and Battalion Chief 7 responded after flames were seen in a garage on the 1900 block of Dugan Drive. No injuries reported in the department's initial update.

Chef Robin Anthony of Prime Fish is a 2026 James Beard semifinalist, a milestone for Charlotte’s rising omakase scene.

A fatal collision on Central Avenue closed lanes in east Charlotte Sunday night as CMPD investigated the scene.

SBI agents are investigating after Hickory officers shot a 35-year-old man who allegedly approached a patrol car with a knife. He was taken to Carolinas Medical Center and investigators are seeking witnesses.

Calls to NC gambling helplines jumped nearly 80% after mobile betting launched, straining treatment providers and prompting new training hubs.

Monroe police ended an early-morning standoff after SRT operators used gas and the suspect surrendered. He faces firearm and assault charges.

A vehicle hit a power pole on Radio Road early Sunday, leaving about 1,800 customers without power as crews work to replace the damaged pole.

Charlotte Fire Department received a grant for new firefighting tools focused on fuel tank fires, enhancing safety around Tank Town's fuel storage hub.

Charlotte police have arrested 22-year-old Sam’on Andrew Smith for murder, with the CMPD continuing their investigation and asking for community assistance.

The preliminary medical report indicates that extreme cold and alcohol contributed to Yadira Hernandez Castro's death; no foul play found. Concord Police shared case details with her family and the public to clarify events leading to her demise.

Concord Fire Department responded to an outbuilding fire on Brookwood Ave NW, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation by the Fire Marshals Office.

Armed robbery in Charlotte led to a pursuit, with suspects firing at officers before crashing; one apprehended, facing serious charges. No casualties reported.

A domestic dispute at Fairmarket Place escalated into an hourslong police standoff that ended peacefully. Court filings say the 42-year-old allegedly pointed a shotgun at his mother.