Deputy Chief Greg Collins of the Monroe Fire Department is set to retire on May 1, 2025, after 30 years, having served in various leadership roles and contributing to significant departmental improvements.

A man from Charlotte died after being shot near Atlanta's State Farm Arena during the NCAA Tournament; police are investigating with no suspect info released.

Mecklenburg County will publish the names of over 41,000 property owners with delinquent 2024 tax bills in The Charlotte Observer. Payment options are available on the county's website, with warnings of potential penalties for non-payment.

Charlotte police are probing a double homicide in Freedom Division, highlighting the city's gun violence issue. Two victims died from gunshot wounds despite medical efforts.

The NWS in Charlotte, NC, issued an update on likely showers and thunderstorms with potential severe weather and high winds, including risks of hail and tornadoes.

Two were hospitalized after a house fire in the Crowders Mountain area, Gaston County, with the cause under investigation. Firefighters and various agencies responded.

A fatal three-vehicle crash in Gastonia resulted in one death and three serious injuries; speed might have played a role, with possible street racing cited by a witness.

A motorcyclist was killed and their passenger critically injured following a collision with a car in Taylorsville, NC. Neither speed nor impairment were factors, and no charges will be filed.

A body was found at a Charlotte gas station, sparking a death investigation by the police, with details and suspect information remaining undisclosed.

Chester County deputies arrested Laurkeia Montgomery, who had multiple arrest warrants for charges including weapons violations and assault. Despite his false identity claim, he was also found with illegal narcotics.

The National Weather Service forecasts scattered showers and potential severe thunderstorms for Charlotte and nearby areas, warning of strong storms with damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes.

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office warns of scammers impersonating cops, targeting locals with fake warrants and demanding cryptocurrency payments. They advise verifying such claims directly with the agency.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office expressed condolences for the loss of four Harris County deputies to suicide, highlighting the mental health challenges in law enforcement.