The Statesville Police Department praised first responders on National First Responders Day, emphasizing their courage and dedication via a Facebook post, and encouraged the community to express gratitude.

An elderly man with disabilities died in a house fire in Iredell County; multiple fire departments responded. The fire may have started from a woodstove.

Hickory Police responded to an armed robbery at Sheetz on Springs Road; four assailants kidnapped a man, later released him, and stole his vehicle. Three suspects were arrested and face multiple felony charges.

Scott Brooks' murder trial began with the accused, Staples and Connor, pleading not guilty and the judge denying a defense's request for continuance. Jury selection is ongoing, as the community seeks closure.

A man died from a shooting near Charlotte's Archdale light rail station; a homicide investigation is underway. Initial findings suggest a dispute at a local business may be involved.

Showers and patchy fog are expected in Charlotte, NC, with a 90% chance of rain and gusty winds today. Rain chances continue through Wednesday night, but conditions should improve by Friday with sunny weather forecasted.

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office welcomed new deputy Michael Dyson, who has previous law enforcement experience and has completed his BLET certification.

A tractor-trailer collision on Hwy. 74 westbound near I-485 caused delays and intermittent lane closures, with local authorities responding and advising commuters to expect disruptions.

A knife-wielding individual, Jamie Lynne Hunt, assaulted a police officer in Salisbury, with a bystander getting injured while intervening. Hunt faces serious felony charges.

Catawba County announces a no-cost hazardous waste collection event for residents on Nov. 1 at L.P. Frans Stadium. Certain items like tires and radioactive materials are not accepted.

Deputy Vitek and K-9 Lucky of Lancaster County Sheriff's Office earned their man-trailing certification, demonstrating advanced law enforcement skills.

Charlotte warns of a scam targeting rezoning applicants, with fake emails asking for wired money. The city advises verifying payment methods and contacting authorities if victimized.

Eben Hellekson was arrested by Gastonia Police on two larceny counts for repeatedly stealing from Ace Hardware; he confessed and is in Gaston County Jail.