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What The Tech: QR Codes and Passwords

It's one of today's travel headaches. Logging onto a WiFi network at a rental, such as a condo or Airbnb. Last time we rented a condo the owner had put the name of the WiFi Network and the password on a handwritten post-it note on the refrigerator.

Three Days Left Of Early Voting Before Tuesday Primary Election in NC

Three early voting days are left ahead of Tuesday's primary election. So far, more than 21,000 people have voted early or absentee in Mecklenburg County.

Charlotte Families Scramble To Find Baby Formula Amid Massive Supply Chain Issues

The shortage, caused by supply chain issues and a major safety recall, is leaving many store shelves bare.

Salisbury Police Officer Arrested For Assault In Alleged Domestic Violence Incident

A Salisbury police officer has been arrested for assault after an alleged domestic violence incident early Wednesday, according to the police department.

Police: 35-Year-Old Arrested, Charged With Murder In Hickory Homicide

A 35-year-old has been arrested and charged after a woman was found dead in Hickory Sunday morning.

Advocate Aurora Health And Atrium Health To Combine

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health announced today their plans to come together to create a leading health and wellness delivery system to best meet patients’ needs by redefining how, when and where care is delivered. The organizations cited their complementary strengths, diverse experiences and enhanced capabilities as key enablers to improve lives.

Novant Health, Truist And Lowe’s Home Improvement Announced As Sponsors Of The Jumpman Invitational

The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) and ESPN Events announced Novant Health as the presenting sponsor of the Jumpman Invitational today with Truist and Lowe’s Home Improvement joining as associate sponsors.

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Woman Facing Multiple Charges After 'Serious' Gastonia Crash

A Bessemer City woman is facing multiple charges, including DWI, after a serious collision involving a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

What The Tech: Effective Ways To Create Good Passwords

Will we ever be able to get rid of passwords? It’s nearly impossible for the average computer user to use correctly and the #1 way the bad guys access so many accounts to commit fraud and identity theft. That’s the thing about passwords. It isn’t supposed to be easy for hackers to guess them which makes it impossible for us to remember them.