Mecklenburg County, Including Charlotte, Under Emergency Lockdown Amid Extreme Winter Weather
Extreme winter weather prompts Mecklenburg County to close county offices and services, maintain abuse hotlines, enforce a state of emergency, and urges residents to conserve energy and ensure safety.
Driver Rescued After Pickup Truck Plunges into Retention Pond Amid Heavy Snow in East Charlotte
A driver was rescued after their truck plunged into a retention pond in east Charlotte due to loss of vehicle control amid heavy snow. No injuries were reported, and authorities urged caution near water during severe weather.
Massive Pileup on I-85 Near Kannapolis Causes Over 750 Collisions, Strands 100+ Vehicles Amidst Snow Chaos
A multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 85 in Kannapolis led to over 100 vehicles being stranded, with responders addressing hundreds of crashes due to severe winter conditions. No fatalities were reported.
FBI's Global Manhunt Ends in Triumph as Top Ten Fugitive Alejandro Rosales Castillo Nabbed After Nine-Year Chase
FBI Director Kash Patel leads the capture of Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a most wanted fugitive, after nine years. Arrested in Mexico and extradited to Charlotte, the case highlights inter-agency collaboration and the FBI's global reach.
No Injuries Reported as Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Buses Collide Near Randolph Middle School
Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg school buses collided in south Charlotte; eight students aboard one bus were unharmed. The buses met at Bertonley Ave and Water Oak Rd near Randolph Middle School. The cause and charges are undisclosed.












