Yusef Reynolds was sentenced to 27 years for sex trafficking a minor and received a lifetime of supervised release after violating release terms from a prior conviction.

Charlotte, N.C., anticipates a hot week with high temperatures and storms, including a sunny day with highs near 98°F, possible heavy rainfall, and ongoing chances of thunderstorms.

The NCDOT has closed U.S. 117 South in Duplin County to repair a bridge, offering detours via U.S. 117, N.C. 50, and N.C. 403, with completion expected by August.

NCDOT announces lane closures on I-85 in Charlotte for bridge project maintenance, with detailed scheduling starting July 14, to install barriers and complete construction within 60 days.

The Rowan Public Library in Salisbury is hosting a free Civic Vendor Fair on July 12, showcasing local services and organizations, featuring family-friendly activities.

The Flood Watch in Caldwell County has expired, with central Texas residents no longer facing the threat of flooding.

An off-duty officer in Charlotte was shot in the leg during a confrontation with a suspect; the officer is in serious but stable condition, and the suspect was apprehended.

Charlotte police arrested Jonathon Head after finding firearms and drugs in a vehicle. They made the bust following a suspected drug deal, seizing various weapons, ammo, and 7.8 grams of marijuana.

James David Houser is wanted for the fatal shooting of Mary Elizabeth Ervin at the Deluxe Inn in Hickory. Ervin was found dead with a gunshot wound on July 4. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them.

Police investigate a hit-and-run that killed a 74-year-old man in Charlotte; the suspect fled while another driver, Sturdivant, was arrested for DUI, not related to the fatality.

CMPD arrested 15, seized ten firearms, and maintained order during July 4th festivities in Romare Bearden Park, Charlotte, despite no official events scheduled.

Charlotte will be hot and sunny, reaching 96°F with a heat index of 103°F. Light winds will offer minimal relief, and night temperatures will drop to 75°F. Showers and thunderstorms are possible later in the week.

A man drowned at Nivens Creek in Fort Mill on July 4th; the York County Coroner's Office is investigating, with autopsy and toxicology results pending.