A woman was arrested after a late-night fight and shooting on Crawford Road left a 36-year-old hospitalized in critical condition.

Troutman police posted photos after a black bear was seen in Barium Seasons Village and urged residents to secure children, leash pets and call non-emergency dispatch.

The NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning Sunday for Burke and McDowell counties through 7:15 p.m.; gusts up to 60 mph and frequent lightning were expected.

Three people were wounded in an overnight shooting on West Front Street in Statesville; police say injuries are non-life-threatening and the investigation is ongoing.

A commercial blaze at the Dollar Tree on South York Road shut part of U.S. 321 on Sunday; crews reported no injuries and investigators are probing the cause.

Hot and muggy Monday in Charlotte with highs near 95°F and heat-index values up to 105°F. Scattered afternoon storms are possible after 2 p.m.

Charlotte Water says a pipe failure released about 3,145 gallons of wastewater into McAlpine Creek near Lawyers Road. Crews are repairing the line and testing downstream water.

State and county reviews found unlicensed plumbing and electrical work at SouthPark Swim & Tennis Club created safety issues; retroactive permits and repairs are underway.

A 35‑year‑old Rock Hill man faces failure‑to‑yield and driving‑under‑suspension charges after a moped rider died in a Finley Road crash on July 4, police say.

Federal agents recovered 140 firearms from a Lincoln County residence this week, including high-caliber rifles and a machine gun, in an alleged scheme to smuggle weapons to Mexico.

York County deputies responded after reports of people attempting to jump from the Concord Road bridge at Lake Wylie; officials warned the site is dangerous and on Duke Energy property.

Two people were wounded in a July 4 shooting at a Forest City home. Deputies arrested a man they say fled the scene and charged him with assault.

Monroe police obtained arrest warrants after a search in the 1800 block of Rushing Street. Detectives are seeking 22‑year‑old Tyneal Rorie on drug and weapons charges.