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Attorneys Investigate Death of Six-Year-Old in East Charlotte

High-profile lawyers, including Ben Crump, look into how officials failed to intervene despite reports of abuse.

Man Arrested Days After North Charlotte Homicide

Police charge J.B. James Jones, 37, with murder and firearm possession

16-Year-Old Killed in North Carolina House Party Shooting

Authorities seek information from attendees to understand what happened and bring justice to the victim's family.

Missing Man Found Dead, Suspect Commits Suicide

Authorities say the homicide suspect took his own life during a standoff with police.

Cherokee Court Releases Final Criminal DV Docket for March 10

Defendants charged with crimes will be presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Panhandlers Clash in Whiteville, One Injured

Homeless man cut on toe, robbed of $3.58 in early morning altercation

Multiple People Shot in Downtown Asheville

Authorities investigating early morning incident in city's downtown area.

Bond Revoked for Man Accused of Shooting Firefighters

Timothy 'Tim' Lee Hayden had been out on bond for 5 months before missing alcohol tests

Pedestrian Killed in Three-Car Crash with Heavy Damage

Investigators still working to determine cause of fatal collision in Mooresville

NC Woman Accused of Mowing Down Cop Freed on Low Bail, Sparking Police Fury

Authorities say Tanaezah Michelle Austin posted $3,000 bond just hours after allegedly hitting officer with her car during 'street takeover'.

Man Found Dead in Edgecombe County Woods, Homicide Investigation Underway

Authorities identify victim as Kenneth Wooten, a Pinetops native

Violent Repeat Offender Accused in Charlotte Knife Attack

Alleged assailant had faced over 18 criminal charges in past decade before latest incident.

Stabbing on CATS Bus Leaves Rider Injured

Kannapolis man charged with assault after fight on Charlotte transit bus

Two-Vehicle Crash Reported at Fayetteville Intersection

Incident occurred near construction zone on Plum Ridge Rd and Waldos Beach Rd

NC State Trooper Killed in Wrong-Way Durham Freeway Crash

Two people died in the early Sunday morning incident on N.C. 147.

Woman Accused of Poisoning Daughter Will Not Face Death Penalty

Gudrun Linda Casper-Leinenkugel charged with murder, attempted murder, and food/beverage distribution in 2007 and 2025 incidents.

Three Trapped in Durham Crash Involving State Trooper

Early morning multi-vehicle collision on Durham Freeway leaves victims pinned in vehicles

Two killed in Winston-Salem crash

Car left road, struck tree, and burst into flames

Wilmington Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for 2023 Stabbing

Terry Earl Hooper Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Daniel Webb-Sholar.

GOP Politician's Vehicle Shot up, Home Targeted in North Carolina

Local authorities and the FBI are investigating the shooting incident targeting a Republican county commissioner candidate.