Shelby Police are investigating a shooting threat that referenced both Shelby High and Shelby Middle. Officials have released few details and are asking for tips.

Parents of 16‑month‑old Maddy Mitchell filed a lawsuit alleging a Lenoir daycare worker smothered her during nap time; the worker faces criminal charges and the center was suspended last year.

A York County judge refused to reopen the 2021 killing of retired Rock Hill Police Lt. Larry Vaughn, leaving the convicted man’s life sentence intact.

Congress cleared authorization to award Maj. James Capers the Medal of Honor; the measure now awaits the presidents signature after decades of advocacy.

CMPD detectives are investigating after a person was found dead off Belmead Drive in west Charlotte. Authorities say tips can be phoned in to the Homicide Unit or left anonymously.

A realistic-looking water gun prompted a Tuesday lockdown at South Iredell High; a student was arrested and officials say no one was hurt. Authorities say the student linked the stunt to a "senior assassin" game.

A Mount Holly man won a $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off on Friday the 13th and claimed about $72,018 after taxes, saying he’ll use the money to pay bills.

A Powerball ticket sold at JD Gas & Grocery in Dover matched five white balls and, with Power Play, doubled to a $2 million prize; winners have 180 days to claim.

York County closed the swim area at Ebenezer Park after an elevated E. coli reading; follow-up tests are expected this week.

Aria Communities landed roughly $53M to finance Skyview at Aria, a 338‑unit apartment project in Monroe, moving construction toward an October 2027 delivery.

A former Dallas police sergeant settled a federal racial-discrimination suit and will receive a full retirement package and incentives, according to reporting.

Gregorys Coffee and Craveworthy Brands are courting Charlotte franchisees and expect to sign a local deal within about six months.

Hendrick Motorsports filed to rezone roughly 22 acres along Papa Joe Hendrick Boulevard, shifting the land from residential to manufacturing and logistics.