Cleveland police arrested Harley Ray Watson after a traffic stop for an expired registration led to the discovery of 43 grams of marijuana.

A traffic accident at the Pilot on Peeler Road in South Salisbury caused a 150-gallon diesel spill from a commercial truck. Fire crews conta

Salisbury police released photos of two individuals wanted for questioning in multiple breaking-and-entering cases. Anyone with information

A Concord man faces charges of second-degree kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon after police say he confined a woman and threatened

A 25-year-old Concord man charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury was already classified as

Deputies charged 38-year-old Christopher David Hines with seven counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of felon

In Raleigh, North Carolina, a new law aimed at enhancing the safety of children will come into effect on December 1. This law, known as Session Law 2025-70, will introduce more severe penalties for individuals who put minors at risk of harm by exposing them to controlled substances. The legislation elevates such actions to a Class H felony, applying to offenses committed from the specified date onward. The updated law introduces additional language to the existing state statu

North Carolina will implement Iryna’s Law on Dec. 1, tightening release rules for violent offenders and adding new mental health requirement

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A Rockwell woman is accused of attacking a man with a double-edged knife, causing serious injuries, according to a warr

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A Gold Hill woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Rowan County after two separate warrants were issued against her in November, according to court documents. Caroline Marie Poole, 19, was first charged on Nov. 26 with statutory rape of a child 15 or younger and statutory sexual offense with a child 15 or younger. The warrant alleges Poole engaged in sexual activity with a juvenile who was 15 or younger at the time. Investigators noted

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A Lexington woman is accused of defrauding a man out of more than $4,200 and stealing his debit card and cellphone

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A Rowan County woman is facing misdemeanor domestic violence charges after police say she used a sharp object to cut her partner during an argument. Quinta Janelle Caldwell was arrested on November 24, according to a magistrate’s order filed in Rowan County District Court. The warrant states that Caldwell unlawfully and willfully assaulted Antwan Dominique Hunter, who she was in a dating relationship with at the time. Investigators say Caldwell cut Hunter

the defendant unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did assemble with at least two other persons, Nasir Bostic, [REDACTED], and two others

Four teens were shot at Concord’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, leading to event evacuation and a brief hospital lockdown, sources say.

A Landis man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Rowan County after leaving home during a reported domestic disturbance. The investi

New federal hemp rules will limit THC levels in nearly all NC gummies and drinks, leaving consumers with fewer options by late 2026.

Salisbury officials are investigating a viral video showing a transit bus with its rear door open and a wheelchair passenger near the doorwa

Press Release from the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (November 15, 2025) – On Saturday, November 15, 2025, at approximately 10:36 pm, deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office were conducting a traffic checkpoint at the intersection of Old Beatty Ford Road and China Grove Road. The checkpoint was being conducted in response to citizens’ complaints involving, traffic violations at that intersection. While conducting the checkpoint, two motorcycles ap

According to the Salisbury Police Department, the shooting happened on Oct. 4. Investigators identified the suspect as Messiah Swindell foll

Three suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Hickory were arrested early Monday morning following a multi-agency vehicle pursuit that began in Iredell County and ended in Rowan County, authorities said.