Crime

Kinston Police Officers Placed On Leave After Video Appears To Show Violent Arrest

Two Kinston Police officers are on leave after a video posted on social media appears to show a violent arrest Monday night.

Vigil Honoring Rock Hill Shooting Victims Draws Hundreds

Hundreds gathered Sunday at the vigil for the prominent South Carolina physician, his wife and two of their grandchildren — all dead at the hands of former NFL player Phillip Adams, authorities said — to reflect on the lasting impression they made on their communities.

Police: 1 Dead, Officer Wounded In Tennessee School Shooting

Police faced gunfire as they responded to reports of a possible gunman at a Tennessee high school Monday, leaving one person dead and an officer wounded, authorities said.

Hickory Man Facing Sex Charges In Alexander County

A 35-year-old Hickory man has been arrested on multiple sex charges after an investigation by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office.

Alexander County Man Charged For Kidnapping, Assault

A 40-year-old Alexander County man is facing multiple charges including kidnapping and assault, deputies say.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Police: Man Found Fatally Shot In Gastonia, Homicide Investigation Underway

A 49-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday evening in Gastonia sparking a homicide investigation, according to police.

Pedestrian Killed After Uptown Charlotte Hit-And-Run Collision

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that happened early Sunday morning in uptown Charlotte.

Breaking: 6th Victim Dies Following Mass Shooting In York County

Robert Shook died at Atrium Health Saturday, according to the York County Coroner.

Deputies: One Dead, Another Charged After Iredell County Shooting

One man has been charged with murder after a Friday night shooting in Iredell County left a 43-year-old dead.

Ex-NFL Player’s Brain To Be Probed For Trauma-Related Harm

The brain of Phillip Adams — the former NFL player who killed a South Carolina physician, three family members and a repairman before fatally shooting himself — will be tested for a degenerative disease that has affected a number of pro athletes and has been shown to cause violent mood swings and other cognitive disorders, according to the local coroner.

Only On WCCB: 7-year-old Girl Speaks Out Against Gun Violence, 10 Days After Being Shot

'Zionna Brave' was outside playing with her friends when she was caught in the crossfire of gunshots

Reaction From Rock Hill Residents After Mass Shooting

Rock Hill Community Members React After Mass Shooting

Robert Lesslie — the South Carolina physician and author who authorities say was killed, along with three family members and a repairman, by former NFL player Phillip Adams — frequently wrote of the fragility of life and a deep-seated Christian faith that guided him personally and professionally.

Authorities: Charlotte Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Armed Robbery

Federal authorities say 20-year-old Ishmeel Chapman will serve 16 years in prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in an armed robbery at a Dollar General in April of 2020.

President Biden Calls On Congress To Act Because Of The Recent Gun Violence

Biden Tightens Some Gun Controls, Says Much More Needed

President Joe Biden, in his first gun control measures since taking office, announced a half-dozen executive actions Thursday aimed at addressing a proliferation of gun violence across the nation that he called an “epidemic and an international embarrassment.”