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AP: Chauvin Gets 21 Years For Violating Floyd’s Civil Rights

A federal judge has sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $400 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot continues its summer surge as it reached $400 million for Friday night’s drawing.

James Caan, Oscar Nominee For "The Godfather," Dies At 82

James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather” and to television audiences as both the dying football player in the classic weeper “Brian’s Song” and the casino boss in “Las Vegas,” has died. He was 82.

Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order Protecting Abortion Access

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Wednesday shielding out-of-state abortion patients from extradition and prohibiting state agencies under his control from assisting other states’ prosecutions of those who travel for the procedure.

NASCAR Hall Of Fame Opens New Exclusive Exhibit "Chevrolet: Winningest Brand In NASCAR Cup History"

On Thursday, the NASCAR Hall of Fame opened a new, limited-run exhibit, “Chevrolet: Winningest Brand in NASCAR Cup History.”

Winner Of The 2021-22 "Wildlife In North Carolina" Photo Contest Announced

The grand prize winner of the 2021-22 Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition was revealed by the magazine editorial staff at the N.C. Wildlife Resources last week.

Atrium Health Receives Grant To Help Researchers Uncover Signs Of Heart Damage In Breast Cancer Survivors

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist received a 5-year, $1.3 million grant to study breast cancer survivors’ heart health.

Streetlight 5K & Frolic Returns To Concord On July 8th

The annual Streetlight 5K & Frolic is returning to Downtown Concord on Friday, July 8th.

Ex-"Cheer" Star Harris Gets 12 Years For Seeking Photos, Sex

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions.

Town Of Huntersville Holds School Supply Drive

Throughout the month of July, the Town of Huntersville will be collecting school supplies to be distributed in August to children.

CMPD: 2 Arrested Following High Speed Chase Through Charlotte

Police have identified 26-year-old Tyler Christopher Harding as the auto-theft suspect involved in a police chase across Charlotte on Wednesday.

What The Tech: Router Malware

The home WiFi router is one of those things we don't think about until it stops working. It's responsible for making sure all of those devices in our homes can connect to the internet. You could even argue it's the single most important device in your home. The bad guys apparently think so, because they're making WiFi routers their favorite target.