Catawba County Sheriff's Office is working to return cellphones left at a mass shooting scene. Five alleged shooters face charges, with an investigation into potential gang motives ongoing.

Three children operating a lemonade stand in Morganton were critically injured when a car struck them; the incident is under investigation, with one driver facing a misdemeanor charge.

Tragedy struck in Hamlet, North Carolina, when a 7-month-old infant was found unresponsive in a hot minivan on Monday afternoon. Police responded to the scene on Charlotte Street around 6 p.m., but the child was later pronounced dead. Foster mother Djuna Tillman Bostick, 59, has been charged with negligent child abuse and involuntary manslaughter.

Mecklenburg County woman Cassandra Stephens wins a $339,703 lottery jackpot with a $10 Fast Play ticket; plans to pay bills and take a cruise. She thanked the seller and overcame her husband's disbelief.

Utility line damage in Union County led to traffic delays and road closures near Idlewild and Mill Grove roads, with repairs anticipated to take several hours.

A former Charlotte educator, Cedric Gerald, faces multiple child sex crime charges in Missouri with allegations from students, including sexual exploitation and misconduct.

Charlotte's weather is sunny with a high near 87°F, calm winds, and mild conditions, though there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the coming days.

The Greensboro Police Department arrested Curtis Tyrone Vanhook for the city's 17th homicide after shooting Cathrice Whitsett, who later died in hospital. They are not seeking more suspects.

Body-cam footage of a 2022 fatal crash involving a police pursuit on Statesville Road was released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, following a court order.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reported a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision involving a Dodge Challenger and pedestrian Denver Lee Craven; no charges have been filed.

An Iredell County officer was injured arresting two larceny suspects at a Lowe's in Troutman. Both suspects were charged, with bonds set at $5,000 and $10,000. The officer was treated and released.

Twelve people were injured in an assault at a McDonald's in southwest Charlotte; three were hospitalized. The incident involved a dispute between two employees and escalated when a substance was used. Details are still emerging.

The Hickory Fire Department received community support after the loss of firefighter Jake Bridges, with other departments covering shifts to allow time for mourning.