Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Cumberland County Department of Public Health are reporting that an individual died after developing an illness caused by an amoeba that is naturally present in warm freshwater during the summer.
An investigation is underway after three people were found dead and another person was injured in a shooting in Albemarle.
Epic Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff is seeking an early release from prison after a decade behind bars.
Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein was found injured on the floor of his cell early this week in the federal jail where he is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, a person familiar with the episode told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Jatwan Cuffie, the teen accused of shooting and killing another teen at Butler High School in 2018, has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.Β
The heating and air conditioning in Carrie Johnsonβs home β damaged by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 β still wasnβt fixed when Hurricane Florence flooded her house last September. Now, her home of over 50 years is gutted, the flooring and walls nothing more than bare wooden beams smelling faintly of river water.
It's the 2nd Annual Tribute Night to "The Sandlot" tonight with the Charlotte Knights. Wilson was at BB&T Ballpark with "The Sandlot" star Tom Guiry, aka Scotty Smalls, talking about the movie and giving away Big League Chew gum.
Dr. Eric Warren, Medical Director at Novant Health Sports Medicine, is here to discuss the warning signs of heat illness and what to do if you see any of these symptoms in yourself, someone you know or a team youβre coaching.
The NFL is a business and those rooting for Elijah Hood were reminded of that Wednesday.
A California engineer is trying to take the human interaction out of potentially dangerous traffic stops, which can be stressful situations for both the person being pulled over and the officer.
A serial break-in suspect, terrorizing people in Charlotte is locked up again tonight, now accused of trying to rape a woman. He's only 17-years-old and already has an extensive arrest record.
CMPD has arrested a man they say tried to break into a northwest Charlotte home Wednesday afternoon while the owner was still inside.
No one was injured after a vehicle ended up on a utility pole in southwest Charlotte Wednesday afternoon.
Police are looking for 46-year-old Clifton Grier, who is wanted on multiple charges.
Detectives have arrested the man they say broke into a SouthPark area bakery in June and stole a cash register.
Deputies have arrested a man they say stole more than $3,000 worth of building materials and tools from a construction site.
A 33-year-old Troutman man is facing several charges after authorities say he stole and resold, or attempted to resell, $500,000 worth of heavy equipment.
Dutch film actor Rutger Hauer, who specialized in menacing roles, including a memorable turn as a murderous android in βBlade Runnerβ opposite Harrison Ford, has died. He was 75.
A teen has been arrested and charged with a recent burglary and attempted sexual assault in east Charlotte last month.
A 9-year-old was treated for bumps and bruises after a bison charges at a group of people at Yellowstone National Park.
Police say they have cleared the person of interest of any involvement in an alleged attempted kidnapping in Gaston County over the weekend.
The Gaston County Police are asking for assistance locating three men wanted for breaking and entering in Lincolnton.
