An elderly resident died in a Union County house fire, while a second occupant escaped and was hospitalized. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Steven Osbey has agreed to pay $4,711,159 to settle allegations of billing Medicaid for non-existent physician home visits at his clinic, Reign & Inspirations, LLC.

A 15-year-old boy in Charlotte has been charged with multiple larcenies and gun possession after being linked to several crimes, including vehicle theft and firearm theft. He was apprehended after escaping a court-ordered facility.

An intentional explosion and fire damaged a home in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood; the incident endangered lives and caused an estimated $445,000 in property damage.

A 12-year-old set fire to a South Carolina Walmart, pleading guilty to arson; no injuries reported, store evacuated. Firefighters hailed for response; store closed pending investigation.

Two people are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Gastonia, North Carolina. Police arrested Christian Michelle Cash and Ricky Lamar Judge in connection with the incident.

Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Country Band will perform a free concert in Hickory's Union Square on May 9 at 7 p.m. as part of the Sails Original Music Series.

A pedestrian was killed on I-485 in Charlotte; authorities closed the outer loop for investigation, affecting traffic. Identity and accident details remain undisclosed.

A referee at a Union County youth sports event was arrested for discharging a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon at Carolina Courts. No injuries were reported, and Ernest Davis is held pending bond.

A 16-year-old in Charlotte was charged for possessing a gun and marijuana after a police stop led to a search of the teen's home, where additional firearms and related items were found.

Charlotte, North Carolina, will experience sunny weather with a high of 76°F and light winds. The week starts dry with a possible increase in showers from Wednesday night.

CMPD investigates a fatal shooting in Charlotte's Steele Creek, with detectives and crime scene search gathering evidence at the Branch Way Court scene.

Charlotte police are investigating a fatal shooting on Frew Road; a victim died from a gunshot wound after being taken to the hospital. The case remains active.