A man was killed in east Charlotte when lightning caused a tree to collapse onto his apartment building, trapping multiple people and prompting a swift rescue response.

Search efforts continue for a missing North Carolina mother and her toddler, absent for three weeks. Separate from an unrelated drowning incident, the investigation involves multiple teams.

A mother and her one-year-old son drowned at Wilson Creek in Caldwell County; emergency services attempted resuscitation to no avail, and the investigation is ongoing.

A woman was killed by her estranged husband in Burlington; the husband then died by suicide. The incident is under investigation by the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.

Mecklenburg County's LUESA office will work remotely on July 23, 2024, due to water main maintenance, with the expectation to resume in-person services the following day.

The North Carolina Democratic DNC unanimously endorsed VP Kamala Harris for president, with Chair Anderson Clayton citing her strong qualifications and the legacy of President Biden.

A tree fell on an east Charlotte apartment early Monday, killing one and injuring another. The incident occurred along Commonwealth Avenue. Investigations are ongoing.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a Steele Creek Division homicide after a man was found shot dead around 1:30 p.m. No suspects are named, and the public is encouraged to provide tips.

The National Weather Service warns of scattered thunderstorms with potential hazards such as lightning and gusty winds across regions in Georgia and the Carolinas, advising residents to stay vigilant. No severe weather is expected later in the week.

Two arrested in Gastonia for armed robbery; John Biggers and Devon McCollough face charges including robbery with a dangerous weapon and larceny of a motor vehicle.

A Denver man was arrested for assaulting his 77-year-old mother, now charged with attempted first-degree murder. He reported the incident himself, with his mother critically injured.

Charlotte faced two nights of shootings, with one person seriously injured Friday night on Katelyn Drive and another on Lasalle Street Saturday. No suspect information or connection between the incidents has been released.

Cabarrus County offers an educational event, Gov 101: Voting 2024, to explain the local electoral process and increase voter participation. Registration is required for the August 8 session.