North Carolina News

Motorcyclist From Charlotte Hit By Lightning In Florida Crashes, Dies

Authorities in Florida say lightning struck a motorcyclist from Charlotte on a Florida interstate, causing a crash and his death.

Temporary Shelter Open For Storm Victims; Flash Flood Watch Extended

This morning, the flooding is so bad that there are state of emergencies in Caldwell and Catawba Counties, as well as the city of Hickory.

Four Juveniles Charged With Robbing Delivery Driver In NW Charlotte

Detectives have charged four juvenile suspects with a robbery that occurred in northwest Charlotte on Tuesday evening.

Police Charge 2 In Connection To North Charlotte Drive-By Shooting

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged two suspects in connection to a May 28th drive-by shooting.

Maiden Man Convicted Of Child Sex Crime Charges Dating Back To 1986

A Maiden man could spend up to 140 years in prison after being convicted of child sex related crimes dating back to 1986.

Three Suspects Charged In String Of Charlotte Armed Robberies

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged three men accused of robbing businesses across the city.

Suspect Arrested After Teen Shot In Cleveland County

Cleveland County Sheriff's deputies have arrested the man they say shot a 14-year-old boy in the chest Thursday.

FDA: ‘Influencers’ Promoted Vaping Without Suitable Warnings

U.S. regulators moved to discipline vaping companies for inappropriately promoting their flavored nicotine formulas through so-called influencers on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.

Comeback In Game 4 Puts Checkers One Win Away From Calder Cup

The Checkers flipped the script on Chicago in Game 4, erasing a 3-1 lead to beat the Wolves 5-3 and move within one win of claiming the Calder Cup.

Driver Dies From Injuries Sustained In Hickory Area Accident

Police say an 89-year-old Conover man has died following a vehicle accident Thursday morning.

Injured Auburn Gymnast Accomplishes Goal: Walks Down Aisle At Her Wedding

An Auburn University gymnast who suffered a severe leg injury accomplished her goal of walking down the aisle at her wedding.

Woman Charged With Neglect After Alexander County Man Found Dead In Bathtub

The woman responsible for the care of an Alexander County man found dead inside his home has been charged with neglect following an investigation.

Trooper: Serious Accident On I-85 Near Mile Marker 43 Was Weather Related

The accident that closed all lanes of I-85 near mile marker 43 Friday morning appears to be weather related, according to a state trooper who responded to the scene.

CATS To Offer Bus Servive To Carowinds Every Day Park Is Open Beginning Next Week

The Charlotte Area Transit System will offer service to Carowinds every day that the park is open beginning next week.

Two Suspects Wanted After Violent Home Invasion, Attempted Sexual Assault

CMPD is looking for two suspects accused of forcing their way into a woman's home and trying to sexually assault her early Thursday morning.

Police: Missing Woman May Be Traveling From Tennessee To Salisbury

Police need help finding a missing woman they say may be traveling back to Rowan County from Tennessee.

Undocumented Immigrant Returned To Meck County Jail After Federal Warrants Issued

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office says Luis Pineda-Anchecta was returned to the Mecklenburg County Detention Center after federal officials issued a federal warrant on Thursday.