A Statesville welfare check last Thursday led to two arrests, the seizure of cocaine and firearms, and a juvenile placed with county social services. Authorities announced the case this week after executing a search warrant.

A state video shows Division of Marine Fisheries staff scattering the cremated remains of 116 unclaimed people at sea. State rules require ashes be held for three years before disposal.

Lincolnton police say 70-year-old Tony Maddox was found dead after an extensive search; investigators now treat the missing-person case as a homicide.

The Park Church is dedicating 30 acres to a 300+ unit development aimed at giving teachers and first responders a shot at homeownership.

A Gaston County caregiver was charged with first‑degree murder after prosecutors cited restored surveillance footage and medical examiner findings in the death of a nonverbal resident.

Mecklenburg County prosecutors say Lt. Jacob Smith’s shooting during a Dec. 26 custody exchange at an Edible Arrangements was justified — no criminal charges will be filed. The DA based its decision on an SBI-assisted review.

Seth Jarvis scored on the power play in overtime to lift the Hurricanes to a 4-3 win and even the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1 after a furious third-period comeback.

A 22-year-old woman was hospitalized after someone fired at a Tesla on Tyvola Road near I‑77 on May 30; police say no arrests have been made.

An end‑of‑year awards ceremony at D.F. Walker Elementary in Edenton turned chaotic Thursday when adults began fighting in the school parking lot, deputies said. Deputies secured the scene and removed an instigator.

A Gastonia man was sentenced to 25–32 years after pleading guilty to killing his stepfather in January 2023; family members say he acted to protect a child.

A former police officer pleaded guilty to murder on June 4, 2026, WSOC‑TV reports. The plea moves the case to sentencing and raises renewed questions about accountability.

Sunny and hot today in Charlotte with a Code Orange air quality alert. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity between 10 AM and 8 PM.

Charlotte settled for $120,000 after a 2018 CLT parking‑lot shooting. The Fourth Circuit had said the officer likely used unconstitutional force.