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What The Tech Halloween

Forget those towering skeletons and inflatable ghosts! Jack-O-Lanterns may be a less expensive decoration but this Halloween, why not ditch the traditional decorations and embrace a more tech-savvy approach?

Armenian Fall Festival This Weekend

The Armenian Fall Festival returns to Charlotte tomorrow, and we're getting a preview!

Swannanoa Struggles To Rebuild Post-Helene

Joe Bryant has been living in a tent on his destroyed Swannanoa property for nearly three weeks, but Wednesday brought him new hope: Bryant received a donated camper he and his dog can stay in.

One Dead In University City Homicide

Police are conducting a homicide investigation after one person was killed in the University City area on Wednesday night.

Statewide Outage Leaves Charlotte Residents Frustrated And Waiting On NCDMV

A system outage slowed what some feel is an already slow system. Charlotte residents are frustrated with long DMV wait times and want a change.

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Swannanoa Damage 3 Weeks After Helene | PHOTOS

Swannanoa is still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene three weeks ago.

Gastonia Ghost Peppers Tabbed As New Baseball Team Name

The Gastonia Baseball Club announced that the team will be known as the Gastonia Ghost Peppers starting in 2025.

Liam Payne, Former One Direction Member, Dies At 31 In Argentina Hotel Fall

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, was found dead after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.

3 Dead And 4 Injured In Mississippi Bridge Collapse, Sheriff Says

At least three people died and four were critically injured after a Mississippi bridge, in the process of being demolished, collapsed Wednesday afternoon while work was being conducted at the site.

Federal Money To Help States Recover From Helene And Milton Nears $2 Billion

The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Counterfeit Goods Seized In Rowan County

Deputies Seize Over $600,000 Of Counterfeit Goods In Rowan County

Over $600,000 in counterfeit merchandise was seized Saturday following an undercover operation in Rowan County.

Man Charged With Abandoning Dog In Floodwaters As Florida Residents Evacuated Ahead Of Hurricane

A man has been arrested for animal cruelty after authorities say he abandoned his dog in floodwaters along a highway as residents evacuated last week because of Hurricane Milton.

16-Year-Old To Be Charged In Fatal Ashe County Crash

Charges are pending against a 16-year-old in connection to a fatal collision in Ashe County on Wednesday morning.

Menendez Brothers' Family To Push For Their Release As Prosecutors Review 1989 Case

The extended family of Erik and Lyle Menendez will advocate for the brothers' release from prison during a news conference Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles as prosecutors review new evidence to determine whether they should be serving life sentences for killing their parents.

Charlotte Man Struck By Train Dies In Hospital Days After Accident

A Charlotte man who was hospitalized after being struck by a CSX train has died.

Listeria Recall Grows To 12 Million Pounds Of Meat And Poultry

A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. It also includes ready-to-eat meals sent to schools, restaurants and grocery stores. The recall includes foods sold at Costco, Trader Joes, Target, Walmart, Kroger and others.

Many Schools Are Still Closed Weeks After Hurricane Helene. Teachers Worry About Long-Term Impact

Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe — on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems — that some districts have no idea when they will reopen.

Charlotte Events This Week

Watch to find some of the best events happening across Charlotte this week with Brianna Bowers of Charlotte Center City Partners.

What the Tech: Strong Passwords

If you use a weak password, even one with 13 characters, someone who knows what they’re doing can crack it almost immediately. A strong password, 15 characters, letters, numbers, and special characters is impossible to crack. The challenge, is coming up with secure passwords unique for every account and be able to remember them. So how do you do it?