Albemarle

Highway 52 in Albemarle, Stanly County, was closed in both directions following a serious crash near West Oakwood Avenue and Ash Street just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities from Stanly County Emergency Services and the Albemarle Police Department are handling the incident, with no estimated reopening time and drivers advised to avoid the area. Channel 9 is seeking more details as the situation develops.

Five teens were charged with murder months after a deadly shooting in Stanly County on March 25. A viral video allegedly shows a toddler left alone in a Tesla in a Charlotte parking garage, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools awaits an update on its superintendent, who was placed on temporary leave on June 17.

Five teens, including 18-year-old Yasir Davidson and four unidentified minors, were charged with first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon in the death of 23-year-old Rickasia Liles following a shooting in Albemarle, Stanly County. The incident occurred on March 25, and no bond was set for the accused.

A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed in Stanly County on March 25. Five individuals, including an 18-year-old and four minors, were charged with first-degree murder and related offenses in connection with her death. All five received no bond.

Five people were arrested in connection with the March shooting death of 23-year-old Rickasia Liles in Albemarle. Investigators charged one adult and four juveniles with first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. The investigation remains ongoing.

North Carolina lawmakers passed a bill requiring political affiliations to be listed on ballots for local elections, potentially making Kannapolis and Albemarle the next cities to adopt partisan elections. Supporters argue the change enhances transparency, while critics claim it increases legislative influence over local elections. Similar changes have already affected Monroe City Council and Cabarrus County School Board elections in recent years.

A 30-year-old man surrendered after being wanted for a shooting in Albemarle and an officer-involved shooting in Charlottesville, which led to attempted murder charges. The incidents occurred earlier this year.

A man was charged with attempted murder after shooting two people in Albemarle. Police identified Devonte Wall as the suspect, who faces two counts of attempted murder and a charge of shooting into an occupied building. The incident occurred on Inger Street off Leonard Avenue, leaving two men with serious injuries.

A man was arrested in Albemarle, N.C., following a shooting that injured two men. Police responded to a report of an armed individual in the 1400 block of Inger Street around 12:52 p.m. and found two men seriously injured.

Five people were displaced after a house fire in Scottsville, Albemarle on Wednesday morning. The fire left them without a home.

A woman died after a bicycle collision with a pickup truck in Albemarle. Veronica Harvey was thrown from her bicycle during the crash, which resulted in her death at the hospital. The truck driver, Edgar Petatan, was charged with no operator’s license, and the Albemarle Police Department Traffic Team is investigating.

An Albemarle woman was killed after crashing into a pickup truck while riding her bike. Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Love Street and Wiscassett Street around 8 p.m. on Friday.