Thomas Christopher Banks is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Vale on Tuesday, investigators say.

The first extreme heat of the year will bake the Carolinas on Thursday and Friday, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s and a heat index well over 100.

The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like 100° to 105° during the hottest part of the day.

It's the state's annual hurricane evacuation drill, running from the coast to Columbia on I-26, US-501, US-278, US-21 and SC-544. No lanes will actually reverse.

Stephen Kerlew is facing a half-dozen charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of a child.

The fire impacted 23 apartment units in the building, displacing 59 people, including 4-5 children and over a dozen pets.

Detectives found the victim dead from an apparent stabbing at the Flatiron apartment complex in Third Ward early Wednesday morning.

I-Ready is an online reading and math program already used across the district.

“You’re just sleeping tight and then all of a sudden it’s this big crashing..."

Novant Health's $300 million investment is expected to bring 255 full-time jobs to the area and expand local access to health care.

Downlite International, a bedding manufacturer, is closing its Monroe plant in the next week, with some 113 people losing their jobs.

Belmont’s Vision Zero program has been named North Carolina’s 2026 Traffic Safety Program of the Year after rapidly launching more than 20 safety initiatives.

Charlotte City Council's approved tax hike for University City aims to fund local improvements amid rapid growth, raising concerns among residents about priorities.

U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said he's optimistic that Brown's competence will be restored and he will stand trial in the case.

Multiple crews responded to the crash on Glenwood Drive.

'Don't look down!' Austin Metcalf's father tells Karmelo Anthony as he delivers victim impact statement. 'This was never about race.'

The death is being investigated by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

Both people on the motorcycle were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

Catawba County Schools appoints four new principals, set to begin July 1, highlighting their significant district contributions and promising leadership.

The fatal crash happened on N.C. 194 South, near Brookshire Road, Tuesday afternoon.

Displaced residents of Salisbury's Grand on Julian apartments met with community partners to access essential recovery services following a devastating fire.

A recent study in Science Advances shows that AI-based weather models struggle with extreme events, such as heat waves, heavy rain, and strong winds.

79-year-old man assaulted, robbed in east Charlotte home invasion

Tony Maddox's body was found nearly a week after he was reported missing.

Water use has become a growing concern, particularly as portions of North and South Carolina continue to experience drought conditions.

Charlotte City Council approved a moratorium on data centers amid concerns over their impact on infrastructure and utility costs Monday night.

The nearly $4.5 billion budget plan includes a property tax increase of 1.89 cents.

Hunter Tedder, a standout high school football player, overcame a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis and is set to continue his career at Catawba College.

Dozens were displaced after a massive 4-alarm fire tore through the Grand on Julian apartments.

Thomas Michael Rives, 31, faces a misdemeanor charge after court documents say he ran a red light, striking and killing a pedestrian.

“The point of Operation Spring Cleaning was to get ahead of things a little bit, take some of the worst offenders off the streets before the summer."

Charlotte leaders are weighing the return of red light cameras as a tool to improve traffic safety and reduce crashes at some of the city's busiest intersections.

​The victim had been ejected during the crash and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Angelina Naomi Chicas died after a crash on North Sharon Amity Road on Saturday. She was described as a beautiful daughter and a wonderful sister.

Two men were shot in west Charlotte, leaving them critically wounded. Four people are now facing charges related to the shooting, court records show.