Four people were shot Thursday afternoon in Mount Airy, North Carolina, in a mass shooting that claimed two lives and left two others wounded, according to law enforcement officials.

The Troutman Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant as fraud and scam attempts continue to target the community through phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media.

Last week’s winter storm created unprecedented challenges for families across Iredell County, and local nonprofits are feeling the strain as demand for food and shelter skyrockets.

A Statesville man remains behind bars following an early-morning arrest on serious assault and domestic violence charges.

Federal authorities are warning Americans about an ongoing scam in which fraudsters pose as prosecutors or federal law enforcement agents in an effort to steal money and personal information.