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Social Media Threat Prompts Increased Security At A Chesterfield High School

The Chesterfield County Sheriff says there will be increased security at Central High School after a threat was made on social media Wednesday.

Experts Explain How Ransomware And Bitcoins Work For Hackers

Mecklenburg County decided to NOT pay the hackers to unlock the Ransomware infecting the county's servers. This isn't the first time we've heard of Ransomware or Bitcoins but what exactly are they? We asked a cyber expert to break down what they are and how the criminals use them.

NFL Commissioner Goodell Signs 5-Year Contract Extension

Roger Goodell has signed a five-year contract extension to remain commissioner of the NFL through 2024.

UNCC Suspends Three Fraternities Accused Of Violating Hazing Policies

UNC Charlotte has placed three fraternities under interim suspension after allegations saying they violated University hazing policies.

Officials Say County Will Not Pay Ransomware Criminals $23K To Unlock Website

Mecklenburg County officials say a county-wide computer system outage is the result of a ransomware attack.

Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Southeast Charlotte

CMPD has released the name of the man killed in a pedestrian involved accident Tuesday evening.

FBI Investigating Alleged Assault On United Airlines Flight Headed To Charlotte

The FBI is investigating a report of an assault on a female passenger on-board an United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey to Charlotte, North Carolina on December 5th.

Missing Mother And 8-Year-Old Daughter Found Safe In St. Louis

CMPD says Megan Stack and her missing 8-year-old daughter have been found safe in St. Louis.

#Trending: Student's Viral Christmas Tree Costume Tweet & 'The Santa Clause' Honest Trailer

An Alabama student is now stuck wearing a Christmas tree costume for a semester & a new holiday Honest Trailer!

Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Steps Away From Team Due To Health Issues

The Charlotte Hornets say head coach Steve Clifford will be away from the team for the immediate future to address his health.

#Trending: Remembering French Rocker Johnny Hallyday & 'World Trick Shot Day'

The 'Elvis of France,' Johnny Hallyday died at 74 & basketball players took to social media to take part in 'World Trick Shot Day!'

Possible Data Breach Involving Duke Energy Customers

This morning, we know nearly 375,000 duke energy customers may have had their personal and banking information stolen in a data breach.

Body of Woman Discovered After Going on Tinder Date

The body of a missing Nebraska woman was found three weeks after going on a Tinder date.

Trump Decision on Jerusalem Could have Deep Repercussions

President Donald Trump’s move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday could have deep repercussions across the region.

Authorities Searching for Suspect in School Bus Hit and Run

Authorities are searching for a driver who struck a school bus in a hit and run, while students were on board.

CMPD Tree Lighting Honors Murder Victims, Fallen Officers

Family and friends of murder victims came together Tuesday night to decorate a special Christmas tree at CMPD.

Hackers Hold Meck County Computer Systems Hostage, Demand $23,000 Ransom

Hackers are holding Mecklenburg County computer systems hostage.

Caldwell County Teacher Arrested For Alleged Inappropriate Contact With Students

A 29-year-old teacher was arrested Tuesday morning after allegations that he had inappropriate contact with students at William Lenoir Middle School.

FDA Approves Diabetes Drug That Also Helps With Weight Loss

U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved a new diabetes drug that reduces blood sugar levels and also helps people lose significant weight.

Google Blocks YouTube On Amazon Devices In Escalating Feud

Google is pulling its popular YouTube video service from Amazon’s Fire TV and Echo Show devices in an escalating feud that has caught consumers in the crossfire.

TSA Officers Stop Two More People With Guns At Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Transportation Security Administration officers stopped two more passengers with guns Sunday and Monday as they tried to clear security checkpoints at the Charlotte airport.