Baldomero Hernandez-Jimenez, charged with sex offenses, was arrested in Mexico after a four-year manhunt and extradited to the U.S., with a new bond set at $300,000.

Officer Dwight Marshall of Cheraw, SC, died from injuries sustained in an off-duty car accident. The Cheraw Police Chief mourned him as a promising young officer.

A crash on I-77 near Mooresville, involving an 18-wheeler and eight vehicles, resulted in serious injuries, major traffic delays, and a highway closure for clean-up.

Concord has updated its 2025 Recycling and Bulky Waste Collection Calendar online, providing residents with collection schedules and tips to reduce recycling contamination.

A 21-year-old Charlotte man, Dreshon Jibri Moreno, faces murder and robbery charges after a woman died in a crash on Christmas, where he also allegedly stole her phone at gunpoint.

A fatal bus accident in East Charlotte killed one person and injured several others around 8:30 a.m. near Reddman Road. The CMPD is investigating the incident.

Charlotte ushered in 2025 with a sold-out New Year’s Eve event at Truist Field, prioritizing safety with enhanced measures following a previous nearby shooting incident.

Omar Rashad Teasley, 18, has been charged with the murder of Rashaka Black Prince after a July shooting in Charlotte.

A Concord woman was arrested for the murder of her niece after a New Year's Eve domestic dispute escalated to violence. The victim was found with stab wounds, and the aunt is held without bond.

Charlotte experiences a mild New Year's Day with sunny skies and a high of 52, but temperatures drop to around 29 in the evening. The workweek will see similar weather, with a chance of mixed precipitation by Sunday night.

FEMA and the State of North Carolina offer financial assistance through the HMGP for Mecklenburg County residents affected by Hurricane Helene, covering buy-outs and elevation projects to mitigate future floods.

Mecklenburg County residents can apply for LIEAP funds for heating bills starting January 1, 2025. The program offers a one-time payment to eligible low-income households.

Six individuals face charges after a street takeover in Iredell County, where vehicles blocked Barfield Road. The N.C. State Highway Patrol seized six trucks and the charges include reckless driving and property damage.