Interstate 77

The man accused of a murder-suicide involving Justice Wells has died, police reported. The incident occurred on Interstate 77 near the Brawley School Road exit in Mooresville on July 26. According to the Mooresville Police Department, J’Kobe Ramseur shot Justice Wells and then shot himself; both individuals subsequently died days later.

A 23-year-old man, J’Kobe Tre’shon Ramseur, is accused of shooting his 19-year-old girlfriend in the head inside her car on a North Carolina interstate, which authorities believe was part of a murder-suicide pact. Both were found with gunshot wounds after a vehicle crash, and Ramseur was later charged with first-degree murder.

A 23-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 19-year-old girlfriend in a car on Interstate 77 in North Carolina, which authorities believe may have been part of a murder-suicide pact. Text messages revealed the man discussed a murder-suicide plan with his girlfriend before the incident, and he later shot himself after killing her.

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on Woodlawn Road at Nations Crossing Road in southwest Charlotte around 5:45 a.m. The incident caused major traffic delays and the victim sustained life-threatening injuries.

A 19-year-old woman died following a double shooting on Interstate 77 in Mooresville. The suspect, J’Kobe Ramseur, is charged with first-degree murder and is hospitalized in critical condition. The incident occurred during a confrontation in a car near the Brawley School Road exit.

A fallen tree blocked I-77 South in Mooresville, causing traffic delays and power outages for over 6,000 residents due to severe weather. Debris and emergency crews caused lane closures near Brawley School Road, with traffic backed up to the Cornelius Road bridge by 8 p.m.

A 23-year-old man shot his 19-year-old girlfriend during a struggle inside a car on Interstate 77 in Mooresville. Police confirmed the incident was domestic violence, not road rage, with four bullet holes indicating the woman tried to prevent the shooting. The suspect, J’Kobe Tre’shon Ramseur, faces attempted first-degree murder charges.

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a domestic shooting in a vehicle on Interstate 77 in Mooresville, North Carolina. The incident, which occurred near Exit 35, left two people seriously injured and caused a multi-hour closure of the highway.

A 40-year-old driver, Tasia Villa, was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 77 in York County after her Volkswagen hydroplaned in rain, hit a wall, and stopped. The York County Coroner’s Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating the incident while awaiting autopsy and toxicology reports.

Two people were injured in a shooting on Interstate 77 Southbound near SR-150 in Mooresville, leading to lane closures and one person being transported to a hospital, according to the Mooresville Police Department.

Rock Hill city leaders are approving tax incentives for Octapharma Plasma's first U.S. headquarters, which will be built on the former Carolina Panthers practice facility site now known as Palmetto Research Park. The company plans a $1.5 billion investment in the area.

A 17-year-old boy was shot during a car theft in south Charlotte. The incident occurred near Interstate 77 and Tyvola Road, with police investigating but no suspects identified yet.

A combat medic veteran rescued a man and child trapped in an SUV after a tree fell on the vehicle in Statesville near Interstate 77. The individual sustained minor injuries, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation used heavy equipment to remove the tree.

Isaiah Ryan Cope was arrested after allegedly assaulting a female victim in northern Iredell County, cutting off his court-ordered ankle monitor, and fleeing. He was on pretrial release for prior domestic violence charges and faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including burglary, assault, and interfering with an electronic monitoring device.

Cornelius is seeking to address traffic congestion on Interstate 77 by planning a new exit near Lake Norman. The town received $4.7 million in federal funding for a new interchange at I-77 and Westmoreland Road, supported by Mayor Denis Bilodeau and Commissioner Colin Furcht. The project is estimated to cost around $100 million, with the funding covering feasibility studies.

Hendrick Automotive Group acquired eight luxury car franchises, including Ferrari, Bentley, and Maserati, from Foreign Car Italia in Charlotte and Greensboro. The sale, confirmed July 1, adds these brands to Hendrick's portfolio in North Carolina.

Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington addresses key issues including American Airlines' lease, data centers, and Interstate 77's future, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration. He will discuss his approach on a TV segment, The Political Beat.

Robert Harrington, a Charlotte attorney without prior public office, was sworn in as interim mayor to complete the remaining 18 months of Vi Lyles' term. He pledged to prioritize trust, order and efficiency, and respect in leading city government, while addressing challenges like public safety and infrastructure.