The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Charlotte, warning of heat indices up to 106 degrees, advising residents to take precautions.

Marvin Jose Vasquez-Martinez was arrested for alleged rape and child molestation; agencies cooperated across states, leading to his million-dollar bond and an ICE detainer due to his undocumented status.

Firefighters quickly controlled a significant structure fire on McCord Road, with no injuries reported and an ongoing investigation by the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshals Office.

Dylan Kyler Tolbert was arrested in Caldwell County for a spree including sexual assault, robbery, and stealing a car. He was detained later for an unrelated issue and held on a $350,000 bond.

Dianne Moose retired from Catawba County law enforcement after 50 years, having served in various roles since 1975, as announced by the Sheriff's Office.

Statesville Police celebrated their Junior Police Ambassadors at a council meeting, recognizing their community service efforts, including a speech by ambassador Tiffany about their actions.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles files for reelection, focusing on past achievements in housing and city planning, while facing competition from Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel and Matthew T. Grasela.

A Mooresville man, James Joel Letarte, has been arrested on charges of child sexual exploitation after a cyber tip led to a search and seizure of devices at his home.

John C. Galliher was promoted to Assistant Police Chief at Statesville PD, overseeing several divisions and bringing extensive experience to his new role.

A man in Lincolnton was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a relative's home; the blaze was controlled within 12 minutes, with no injuries reported.

Human remains were found behind a Statesville, NC home, with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office conducting an investigation and an autopsy forthcoming to determine identity and cause of death.

A multi-vehicle crash on I-485 near Ballantyne caused early morning delays but lanes reopened by 8:30 a.m. One person was severely injured; the crash is under investigation.

A former Gaston County detention officer, Ryan Lamar Poole, was charged with falsifying payroll records to get paid for hours not worked. He posted a $10,000 bond after his arrest.