Indian Trail

A judge denied bond for Derrick Randall Jr., accused of murdering Brandi Merrick, a 37-year-old mother of three who went missing in Charlotte, N.C. on June 12, 2026. Evidence including phone pings, surveillance footage, and a shallow grave site were presented during the court hearing, though Merrick's body has not been found.

A deputy shooting in Macomb County on July 30 resulted in one death after a suspect, wanted for felonious assault and possibly experiencing a mental health crisis, failed to comply with officers and engaged in a confrontation. The suspect backed into a patrol motorcycle, fled, and later exited his vehicle armed before being shot by a deputy.

Linda House, an Indian Trail homeowner, reports worsening flooding near her property over 15 years, exacerbated by nearby development and runoff. A 2020 flood impact analysis recommended a culvert, but the town has not completed the work. The city manager stated the town will review the situation and seek solutions.

A woman in Union County was reunited with the medical team that saved her life after experiencing a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Halle Hillman required emergency surgery at Atrium Health Union West and now advocates for awareness about the condition.

Whitney Maske and Nicholas Moore were arrested after driving a truck on cart paths at Charlotte National Golf Course in Indian Trail, causing damage to benches and leaving tire marks. Deputies pursued the vehicle until it stopped, and both individuals are now out of jail on bond.

A grocery-anchored center in Union County, North Carolina, sold for $21.4 million to Wood Union Town Center LLC, affiliated with BC Wood Properties. The previous owner, UTC Investors LLC linked to Fernau LeBLanc Investment Partners, had acquired the 15-acre site for $16.2 million in February 2023.