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Keith Scott's Criminal History

Police say Scott had a gun the day he was killed. And in older court records, his wife also says that he had a firearm, and even threatened his family with it.

HB2 Battle Could Decide NC Governor's Race

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The race for North Carolina governor is all about the HB2 blame game. Both candidates are calling the other out for the national embarrassment and negative economic impact. And it could…

Police Identify Suspect In Wednesday's SWAT Standoff

Police have identified the suspect as 18-year-old John Sowell.

Update: Missing Catawba County Girl Found Safe

According to Chief Cozzen, Emily Dowdle is now considered a runaway or missing juvenile and no foul play is suspected.

Large Police Presence On Scene Of A Burned Car In North Charlotte

There is a large police presence on Boxmeer Drive at Statesville Road in north Charlotte.

Panthers' Tolbert Pays $3,900 Auto Repair Bill In Coins

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Tolbert paid a $3,900 auto repair bill in coins after a dispute with a local repair shop.

Thomas Davis Defending Dreams Foundation Benefit

Rodney Perry provided the laughs at the TDDDF Benefit at Charlotte's Comedy Zone.

Students & Faculty At UNCC March As One Against Racial Injustice

Students, faculty, and staff come together at UNCC to march against inequality and police brutality.

Investigators Release Findings In Fatal Bus Crash

Investigators with the highway patrol say they have completed their investigation into the bus crash that left several people dead in September.

Police Seeking Public Assistance Identifying Kangaroo Express Robbery Suspect

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Armed Robbery Unit are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for an armed robbery at a Kangaroo Express.

Protests Impacting Uptown Business

A week of protests and unrest in Charlotte have hit business in Uptown hard. Especially in the hospitality industry.

Meck. Co. Commissioners Speak Out On Protests

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Mecklenburg County Commissioners met this afternoon in a special session to discuss ways to address the concerns of people protesting the shooting of Keith Scott. The board unanimously approved a resolution…

Suspicious Package Removed From CMPD Headquarters Uptown

CMPD has evacuated their Uptown headquarters after a suspicious package was found in the mail room Tuesday afternoon.

Cabarrus County Senator Hartsell Charged With Misusing Campaign Funds

North Carolina State Senator Fletcher Lee Hartsell, Jr. has been indicted on money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud charges.

Police Searching For Smash And Grab Suspects In Gastonia

Police need help identifying suspects accused of breaking into a business and stealing televisions.

CMPD Releases 911 Calls After Protesters Shut Down I-85, Break Into Tractor Trailers

CMPD released several 911 calls after protesters shut down I-85 and started breaking into tractor trailers that were stuck on the interstate.

Reports Of Plastic Prompt Recall Of Tyson Chicken Nuggets

Tyson Foods Inc. says it's voluntarily recalling more than 132,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after receiving reports that "hard, white plastic" was found in some nuggets.