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What The Tech?: How Clone Scams Work

Social butterflies beware, accepting random Facebook friend requests or requests from cloned accounts can cost you time and money.

Michelle Obama Set To Launch Podcast "Light We Carry"

Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast. Audible announced Wednesday that the former first lady will launch the “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast” on March 7th.

Phil’s Groundhog Day Prediction: 6 More Weeks Of Winter

A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration. People gathered Thursday at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's "inner circle" summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow — and they say he did.

Will Charlotte See Snow This Winter?

It’s been tough sledding for snow-lovers across the Piedmont this season. So, should we be concerned that we haven’t had any traceable snow so far this winter in the Queen City?

Parents Preparing For Possible Magnet Program Changes In Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Parents in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are preparing for possible changes at magnet schools. Wednesday night, parents at one school found out CMS won't move forward with a change at their school - for now.

CMS: Gun Found On Student At South Mecklenburg High School

A student was found with a gun in their backpack at South Mecklenburg High School on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Eagles Player Indicted On Rape Charges As The Team Heads To Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagle's offensive guard Josh Sills, 25, has been indicted on rape charges Tuesday, January 31st according to a Guernsey County Common Pleas Court grand jury

AP: Mexico Zoo Director Killed And Cooked 4 Pygmy Goats For Party

The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo’s pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.

AP Source: Rhule Files $5M Arbitration Suit Vs. Panthers

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has filed an arbitration suit with the NFL against the Carolina Panthers seeking about $5 million in offset severance compensation, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Griner Return, Free Agency Could Spark Charter Flight Change

Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA this summer after being traded in a dramatic prisoner swap in December with Russia has collided with free agency, creating potential travel complications for the league out of safety concerns for her.

AP Source: Matt Rhule Files $5M Arbitration Suit vs. Panthers

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has filed an arbitration suit with the NFL against the Carolina Panthers seeking about $5 million in offset severance compensation, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Connecticut May Exonerate Accused Witches Centuries Later

More than 375 years later, amateur historians, researchers and descendants of accused witches and their accusers hope Connecticut lawmakers will finally offer posthumous exonerations.

Radioactive Capsule that Fell Off Truck Found in Australia

Authorities in Western Australia on Wednesday recovered a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that fell off a truck while being transported along a highway last month.

Winter Storm Causes 3rd Day of Dangerous, Icy Conditions

Bands of sleet and snow brought traffic to a standstill across the nation's midsection, canceled thousands of flights, left hundreds of thousands without power and were blamed for six deaths.

Center City Weekend With Moira Quinn: Rail Trail Lights, Walk The Block With CMPD, and more

Moira Quinn is always in the know with fun events around Charlotte. This week, walk the block with CMPD, Rail Trail Lights, and more.

National Girl and Women in Sports Day

On February 4th, 1987 President Ronald Reagan declared the first national Girl and Women in Sports Day to recognize the history of women’s athletics.

Tom Brady Claiming Retirement For Good

Tom Brady has announced his retirement. Brady won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa. He posted the announcement on social media in a brief video lasting just under one minute. He says this time it's for good.

Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour Coming to Charlotte

Queen Bey is coming to the QC!

What the Tech?: Cloned Facebook Profiles

Another day and another friend posts to Facebook that their account has been “hacked” and warns friends not to accept messages or friend requests from them.

Black Farmers Equity Initiative to increase access for farmers

The Black Farmers Equity Initiative aims to increase the number of black farmers by giving them the resources they need to succeed.

Don't Waste Your Money: Charity Donations Down

Charities across the country this new year are sounding the alarm. Donations are down sharply due to a change in tax laws. In today's "Don't Waste Your Money", John Matarese shows what you may be able to do about it.