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Family of Keith Scott Files Lawsuit Against City of Charlotte and CMPD Officer

The family of Keith Scott announced Wednesday they have filed a lawsuit against the City of Charlotte and CMPD Officer Brentley Vinson.

Child, Man Killed In Lenoir Wreck

Police are investigating after two people were killed in a wreck in Lenoir.

Man Hit And Killed By Train In Gastonia

Police say a man was killed after being hit by a train in Gastonia.

New Panthers Owner Tepper Putting His Stamp On Organization

A smiling David Tepper jogged down a small makeshift runway at a crowded gymnasium, crouching as he went to slap hands with wildly cheering elementary school children clad in blue Carolina Panthers T-shirts while music blared.

Fans Around The World To Celebrate Michael Jackson's 60th Birthday

He's known as the King of Pop! Happy Birthday Michael Jackson!

Burger King In SouthPark Robbed At Gunpoint

Three men with a gun robbed a fast food restaurant in SouthPark on Tuesday.

Panthers Owner David Tepper Helps Deliver Backpacks To Charlotte Students

Panthers owner David Tepper and Sir Purr were showing off some dance moves at Thomasboro Academy Tuesday.

Federal Court Ruling Brings Uncertainty Ahead of Congressional Elections

Election uncertainty ahead of this November's midterms. A Federal Court ruled North Carolina's Congressional maps need to be re-drawn because of gerrymandering. That could lead to new primaries or a winner-take-all general election.

CMPD's Innovative Strategy To Curb Use Of Deadly Force

The department wants to hire mental health professionals to ride with officers on mental crisis calls.

Charlotte Bat Tests Positive For Rabies

CMPD Animal Care & Control says a bat found on August 24 has tested positive for rabies.

Cabarrus County Father Accused Of Assaulting, Stabbing Family

A Cabarrus County father is facing multiple charges after deputies say he assaulted and stabbed several family members shortly after midnight Tuesday.

Rock Hill Suspect Attempts Suicide During Standoff With SWAT

A suspect wanted by the U.S. Marshals reportedly tried to commit suicide Tuesday afternoon during a standoff at a Rock Hill motel.

Missing 83-Year-Old Caldwell County Man Found Dead

Caldwell County officials say the body of 83-year-old Jimmy "RC" Spears was found Tuesday afternoon in a wooded area near his home.

Police Charge Suspect In Shooting At NC Music Factory

CMPD says they have charged Jean Caldwell-Thompson, 23, for the shooting at the NC Music Factory on Monday, August 20th.

Texan Says He’s Selling 3D-Printed Gun Plans, Despite Ruling

The owner of a Texas company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns said Tuesday that he has begun selling the blueprints through his website to anyone who wants to make one, despite a federal court order barring him from posting the plans online.

Hurricane’s Death Toll In Puerto Rico Put At Nearly 3,000

Puerto Rico’s governor raised the island’s official death toll from Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975 on Tuesday after an independent study found that the number of people who succumbed in the desperate, sweltering months after the storm had been severely undercounted.