Emergency services responded to a car fire and a homicide on Oaklawn Avenue in Charlotte, confirming the death of 25-year-old Carlos Leiva from multiple gunshot wounds. A homicide investigation is underway.

The family of Stanley Brucker, who was killed while serving as a crossing guard, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Fort Mill school district and the driver involved.

Pablo Bustamante from Gastonia won $1 million from a $10 lottery scratch-off ticket and chose the lump sum payment of $600,000, netting $429,003 after taxes.

Two Charlotte teenagers were arrested for threatening violence on social media and brandishing firearms, with stolen guns being recovered during their arrest.

A man was fatally shot on Oaklawn Avenue, prompting a CMPD homicide investigation. Despite emergency efforts, the victim died at the scene, and the suspect remains unidentified.

The Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church in Charlotte is holding its 93rd annual barbeque with dine-in service and proceeds aiding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

Three people died in a shooting in Catawba County. Suspect Issac Christenbury, who dated one of the victims, confessed to the crime and faces murder charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of sunny weather and pleasant temperatures for the Queen City, with today's high near 77 degrees and clear nights in the upper 40s.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrest Kono Holloway, 21, for storing a gun accessible to a minor in the Hickory Grove assault case. The investigation continues.

Jaylin Johnson was arrested on multiple warrants, including assault with intent to kill. His earlier charges in a triple shooting were dismissed for lack of evidence.

Charlotte County officials have opened two sand drop-off sites for post-Hurricane Milton cleanup, where residents and contractors can dispose of flood-deposited sand for free.

Charlotte County has updated Info Hub locations for storm aid, situating one at the Englewood Charlotte Public Library and providing services like a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at South County Regional Park Recreation Center.

Panthers QB Andy Dalton was in a car crash; no hospitalization needed, and his condition is being monitored by the team's medical staff. The details of the accident are unclear.