Waxhaw police arrested a Charlotte man after a 33-year-old was found dead of a fentanyl overdose; the suspect faces death-by-distribution and trafficking charges.

Three teens are facing murder warrants after a July 14 shooting in west Charlotte that left a 14‑year‑old dead; arrests were made this week and the investigation is active.

Panthers’ Nic Scourton was carted off with an apparent right-knee injury on the first day of training camp; MRI is scheduled and practice was paused. Updates are pending.

A 5-year-old girl died after being pulled from a neighborhood pool in southwest Charlotte Wednesday; police say she was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.

Bank staff at a Weddington branch flagged a customer's ID and exposed what investigators call a complex money‑laundering operation that led to an arrest.

A new budget provision directs NC's DEQ to join the federal FAST‑41 fast‑track for nuclear and gas projects, prompting warnings from environmental groups about rushed reviews.

Tony Michael Crisco, 35, was ordered to serve 50 years in federal prison after prosecutors say investigators found hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse. He also faces separate state prison time after a recent plea.

A Fort Mill man was arrested after investigators say devices contained child sexual‑abuse material. State and federal ICAC partners are involved as prosecutors prepare charges.

Durham’s century-old M&F Bank is merging with Optus Bank to form a roughly $1.3B institution; the combined headquarters will move to Columbia and local branches will be rebranded.

A viral Instagram clip appears to show a toddler left alone in a Tesla in Midtown Charlotte, reigniting debate about Tesla's Pet Mode and child safety.

Monique Dulin marks four years since her son Tashon Mock was killed in University City and renews her plea as detectives continue to investigate.

Two 16-year-olds were arrested and charged in the April University City shooting that killed Virgil Hardeman Jr.; CMPD says the probe remains active.

A 77-year-old Mooresville man died after a two-vehicle crash at NC 152 and Brumley Road; troopers say a likely medical event preceded the collision. No charges are expected.