Union County

Jason Lottman, the former owner of a Monroe wedding venue, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after defrauding customers and investors of over $1 million. Victims include Amber Wells and Clara Vengoechea, who paid tens of thousands of dollars for services that were not provided. The U.S. Attorney's office and FBI are involved in the case.

Multiple fire departments in Union County, including Wesley Chapel, Waxhaw, Stallings, Indian Land, and Bakers, responded to a large house fire on Mourning Dove Drive in Wesley Chapel, N.C., on July 4. The fire occurred just before 11 p.m. and required significant resources to extinguish.

Jason Lottman, the former owner of Champagne Manor in Union County, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after defrauding customers and investors of over $1 million. He falsely promised ownership interests and guaranteed returns while the venue faced financial distress leading to foreclosure.

Over 1,100 customers in Union County lost power overnight after a tree fell on power lines, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office and the Duke Energy Outage Map.

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office believes 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is deceased, leading to the arrest of her parents, Michilae Herring and Johmarea Harris, on charges of homicide by child abuse and filing a false police report. Authorities are searching for her body outside Aiken County and confirmed she has been dead for approximately one month.

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office announced that 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is believed deceased, leading to the arrest of her parents, Michilae Herring and Johmarea Harris, for homicide by child abuse and filing a false police report. Investigators are searching for her body outside Aiken County.

A Wingate University student, Lucy Endean, was killed in a vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer in Union County. The tractor-trailer driver, Charles Allen Davis, allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, leading to the collision. Endean was an occupational therapy student described as a dedicated and compassionate learner.

A section of Lancaster Avenue in Monroe, Union County, N.C., will close to through traffic from July 6 to August 24 for a sewer project. The City of Monroe announced the closure between Parker Street and South Branch Street.

A woman was killed in Union County after a truck driver reportedly fell asleep and crashed into her car. An airplane crashed in Lancaster County overnight, and Mt. Olive Pickles withdrew from a fair due to a Confederate flag display. A heat advisory is in effect for the 4th of July weekend in Charlotte.

A woman was killed when a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel in Union County, North Carolina, causing a collision at an intersection. The driver, Charles Allen Davis, was cited for misdemeanor death by vehicle and failure to maintain lane control.

Heat advisories were issued for nearly all Charlotte-region counties, effective at noon on Thursday, July 2, until 8 p.m. Weather officials warn of heat index values reaching 105-108°F, risking heat-related illnesses.

A man was charged after crashing his SUV into a family's home in Union County, leaving no injuries. The driver, Gustavo Sanchez, fled the scene but was later arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run and driving with a revoked license; it is unclear if his companion, Naesha Baucom, faced charges.

A driver, Gustavo Sanchez, crashed a GMC Yukon into a Union County home and fled the scene, leading to felony hit-and-run charges. Sanchez was arrested hours later and charged with driving with a revoked license, though he was later released after being booked into the Union County Detention Center. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol continues investigating the incident.

A 32-year-old Waxhaw man, Slava Pak, was charged with first-degree murder after his mother was found shot dead in Union County and with attempted murder following a shooting in Chester County, South Carolina. Pak turned himself in to police and waived his right to an attorney, with court proceedings scheduled for North Carolina next month.

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.

Anson County is losing over half of its treated water due to aging infrastructure, with 134 million gallons unaccounted for in a single month. County officials acknowledge significant financial waste and cite challenges like a 60-year-old water main and malfunctioning technology. A $9 million project to replace water treatment filters is underway, but funding gaps for critical repairs like a $500,000 generator remain.

Two men, Rashaad Wilson and Tomas Wesley, were arrested after a chase and attempted home break-in following their alleged involvement in over 100 pharmacy burglaries across the Carolinas. They stole pills, including 1,700 Xanax pills, from a Concord pharmacy and face charges in Cabarrus and Union counties.

Slava Pak, a 32-year-old Union County man, is charged with first-degree murder after shooting his mother, Larisa Pak, in Waxhaw and attempting murder in a separate shooting at Great Falls Nature Trail in Chester County. Pak surrendered to police and is held without bond in Union County.

A 32-year-old man, Slava Pak, was charged with first-degree murder after his mother, Larisa Pak, was found shot to death in Union County, North Carolina. Deputies were called to a home after Slava reportedly turned himself in and admitted to committing a crime, leading to the discovery of his mother's body with multiple gunshot wounds. He is also a suspect in a separate shooting in Chester County, where the victim survived.

Rural Indiana students face limited school options under the state's school choice program, with fewer than 10% of rural counties offering charter or non-religious private schools. Counties like Brown, Crawford, Newton, Ohio, and Union have no alternatives, while voucher programs prioritize private education funding over public resources.

Charlotte's housing market is rebalancing with increased inventory, giving buyers more options and negotiation leverage. Condo and townhome inventory rose significantly, while single-family home prices increased slightly. Sellers face more competition but can still achieve strong returns with strategic pricing.

Highway 601 North and Brief Road in Union County are closed after a deadly crash on Sunday. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating, and drivers are advised to avoid the area. No further details have been released.

U.S. Highway 601 North at Brief Road in Union County, N.C., is closed due to a deadly collision. Deputies confirmed the closure, but details about injuries or the crash's cause remain limited as investigations continue.

Two suspects were arrested after Union County deputies conducted a traffic stop and discovered fentanyl and methamphetamine in the vehicle. The incident occurred in Union County, where law enforcement seized the drugs during the traffic stop.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the roundabout at Highway 218 and Mill Grove Road in Union County from June 22 to June 25 for truck apron replacement. Drivers will be detoured onto Rock Hill Church, Mill Grove, Noah Helms, and Crowell Dairy roads.

Union County has approved funding for a new school resource officer (SRO). Last year, parents advocated for SROs in every school, and the budget includes stipends for Union County teachers and a 7.25% water rate increase to fund master plan projects.

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.

A man and woman are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Union County, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office. They are accused of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Travis Helms and Hailey Yates were arrested in Union County after a traffic stop revealed 58 grams of methamphetamine and 16 grams of fentanyl. Both face charges for trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking fentanyl, and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances. Helms and Yates remain in custody with secured bonds of $400,000 and $100,000, respectively.

A Lancaster County woman has been charged with death by distribution in Union County. She was arrested in Lancaster County and ordered to be held at the Union County Detention Center without bond.

A homicide investigation is ongoing in Union County after a juvenile male was fatally shot on Florida Street in Elizabeth on Friday night. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Henrilynn Ibezim, a former Democratic mayoral candidate in New Jersey, pleaded guilty to forging nearly 1,000 voter registration applications during the 2021 Democratic primary. He admitted to using a small number of people's handwriting to complete the falsified forms and attempted to coach a witness on evading law enforcement questions.

A targeted shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union County, New Jersey, left one dead and six injured, with suspects remaining at large. Authorities confirmed the attack was not random and emphasized no immediate public threat.