Mark Schulman, wsoctv.com

Major natural gas line rupture sends flames shooting into the air

Around 100 emergency responders, including firefighters from multiple departments, battled the blaze that sent flames skyward and caused utility truck fires.

By Eli Brand, wsoctv.com, Hannah Goetz, wsoctv.com, and Mark Schulman, wsoctv.comMay 14, 2026 at 8:41 am EDT

Vi Lyles to end run as Charlotte mayor

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, who is serving a fifth term and was sworn in a few months ago, announced Thursday that she is resigning from office effective June 30.

By Joe Bruno, wsoctv.com, Hunter Sáenz, wsoctv.com, Mark Schulman, wsoctv.com, and Zoe Penland, wsoctv.comMay 07, 2026 at 10:40 pm EDT

Silfab Solar to continue pausing operations through the weekend

Silfab Solar will continue to pause production operations at its Fort Mill facility through the weekend.

By Miana Massey, wsoctv.com, Mark Schulman, wsoctv.com, and Tina Terry, wsoctv.comMarch 06, 2026 at 5:26 pm EST

Suspect arrested 35 years after Kim Thomas’ killing in Cotswold home

Police made an arrest in the death of Kim Thomas, 32, a mother who was killed in her Cotswold home on July 2, 1990, Channel 9 learned from police sources and Thomas' family.

By Glenn Counts, wsoctv.com, Hannah Goetz, wsoctv.com, Hunter Sáenz, wsoctv.com, and Mark Schulman, wsoctv.comFebruary 19, 2026 at 5:50 pm EST

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball crashes custom Hummer in Uptown

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was in a wreck Wednesday afternoon in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.

By Mark Schulman, wsoctv.com and WSOCTV.com News StaffFebruary 18, 2026 at 5:14 pm EST

Report: Greg Biffle wasn’t flying jet when it crashed while landing at Statesville airport

NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among seven people killed when their private jet crashed in Statesville, N.C., on Dec. 18, 2025. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary investigation into the crash of the Cessna 550 Citation, which was released Friday afternoon, cites several anomalies as contributing factors.

By Mark Schulman, wsoctv.comJanuary 30, 2026 at 5:30 pm EST

UPDATES: Winter storm disrupts travel in region

Icy conditions are expected to continue throughout the day, followed by more low temperatures, causing dangerous travel.

By Mark Schulman, wsoctv.comJanuary 25, 2026 at 11:14 pm EST

LIVE UPDATES: Power outages reported after last blast of wintry precipitation

A major winter storm brought two waves of wintry precipitation to our region, which caused some traffic issues and disruptions in air travel.

By John Ahrens, wsoctv.com, Keith Monday, wsoctv.com, Andrew McMillan, wsoctv.com, Danielle Miller, wsoctv.com, Joe Puma, wsoctv.com, and Mark Schulman, wsoctv.comJanuary 25, 2026 at 10:38 pm EST

18-year-old charged with planning ISIS attack at Mint Hill grocery store

Christian Sturdivant, an 18-year-old man from Mint Hill, has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly planning a deadly New Year’s Eve attack at a grocery store and fast-food restaurant, according to federal investigators.

By Hunter Sáenz, wsoctv.com, Mark Schulman, wsoctv.com, and Andrew McMillan, wsoctv.comJanuary 02, 2026 at 11:50 am EST

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family dead in Statesville plane crash

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, Cristina, son Ryder and daughter Emma were of the seven killed when his private jet crashed Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport.