An AWS outage affected online systems in the northeastern US, causing disruption for local governments and businesses, including Iredell County's permit system.

Kenneth Locklear of Charlotte won $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket and chose a $600,000 lump sum payout, resulting in $430,508 after taxes.

A 3-year-old boy was seriously injured in a Charlotte parking lot shooting; James Raeford is charged with multiple felonies, including assault with intent to kill.

An 18-wheeler crash on I-485 in Charlotte caused road closures and serious delays, with one person hospitalized and clean-up for a fuel spill underway.

Charlotte's weather forecast predicts a week of sunny days and mild temperatures, ideal for outdoor activities, with temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to the high 70s.

Two Cleveland County churches were targeted in suspected arson incidents last week; no arrests have been made, but locals helped extinguish the fires, mitigating damage. Authorities are seeking leads.

Salisbury Police invite youth to their Cadet Program Interest Meeting, introducing them to law enforcement careers with hands-on experience and leadership training.

Stallings Road in Union County is closing for emergency railroad repairs, with detours via Old Monroe Road and U.S. 74 starting at 8:30 a.m. for about 24 hours.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation is preparing for winter weather by training drivers and inspecting equipment, ensuring readiness for snow and ice.

A woman in her mid-50s was fatally struck by a car in Gastonia while crossing Gaston Avenue; no charges are expected against the driver, as police investigate.

Charlotte experienced a violent weekend with four homicides, including blunt-force trauma and shootings, generating community concern and ongoing police investigations.

A shooting in northeast Charlotte resulted in life-threatening injuries for one person. The victim was hospitalized, and the circumstances and suspect details remain unclear.

Two Charlotte men died in a head-on collision on NC 16 South in Lincoln County. The crash involved a wrong-way Acura RSX and a Nissan Altima, resulting in both cars catching fire. Neither speed nor impairment were factors.