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Amazon, Rite Aid Cap Purchase Of Emergency Contraceptives

Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.

What The Tech: Smishing Attacks

Twice in the last two weeks police broke up what are believed to be criminal gangs using a tactic called "Smishing", to steal millions of dollars from their victims. Smishing is not a new cyber scam but it is often successful due to how the crimes are carried out through text messages.

Grand Strand Life: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Fire Dancing & More

This is Grand Strand Life. It's a quick glance at some of the things that make visiting Myrtle Beach extra magical, and some of the must do’s during your time here.

Culver's Stops by With Its First-Ever Food Truck

The first-ever Culver’s food truck, will be stopping by the NASCAR Hall of Fame and offering complimentary Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday.

Hot and Unsettled Holiday Weekend Forecast

Unsettled holiday weekend forecast.

AP: New York's 1st Legal Marijuana Crop Sprouts Under The Sun

New York’s recreational marijuana market is beginning to sprout, literally.

Officers & CMPD Chief Express Frustration Over Low Bonds For Suspects Accused Of Shooting At Police

Frustrations are boiling over within the ranks of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Officers and now Chief Johnny Jennings are speaking out about low bonds being set for suspects accused of shooting at officers.

Lousiana Man Charged With Attempted First Degree Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

Blake Arabie, 30, has been extradited to the Alamance County Detention Center after being charged with first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

Sheetz Lowers Gas Prices Through The July 4th Holiday

Officials say unleaded 88 is only $3.99 per gallon and E85 is only $3.49 per gallon at all U.S. Sheetz locations through the July 4th holiday travel season.

AP: Yellowstone Bison Gores Colorado Man, Causes Arm Injury

A Colorado man who Yellowstone National Park officials say got too close to a bison was thrown by the animal while trying to get himself and a child away from danger.

Multiple Earthquakes Rattle The Midlands

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred in South Carolina Wednesday evening making it the strongest quake in South Carolina since 2014.

Remembering Bruton Smith

Friends, family, and fans will honor an icon in Charlotte sports. The funeral service for Bruton Smith is set for Thursday, June 30th.

Moorseville Mobile-Home Fire Rescue

Mooresville Fire Marshal's office responded to a reported mobile home fire on the morning of Wednesday, June 29th.

Tips For Staying Safe During Your Fourth Of July Festivities

The Fourth of July celebration typically includes fireworks, grills, and time spent outdoors. But each of these activities can post a risk of injuries and/or property damage.

Charlotte Rocked By Elgin Earthquake

An earthquake in the Elgin area of South Carolina struck on Wednesday, June 29th. The 3.3 magnitude quake was felt as far as Charlotte.

R. Kelly Sentenced To 30 Years In Sex Trafficking Case

R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his R&B superstardom to subject young fans to systematic sexual abuse.

Last Remaining WWII Medal Of Honor Recipient Dies At 98

Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, has died at age 98.

Troopers: 2 Killed In Head-On Lancaster County Collision

Troopers say two people died after a head-on collision in Lancaster County early Wednesday morning.

CMPD Arrests Suspect That Fired Shots Into The Blind Pig

Police say a 32-year-old man had been arrested and charged for firing shots at officers outside the Blind Pig in NoDA Tuesday morning.

Federal Authorities: Charlotte Woman Pleads Guilty To Falsely Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Funds

A 25-year-old Charlotte woman is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining over $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, authorities say.

Officials Say York Tech Given The All Clear After A Bomb Threat

York Tech received an official "All Clear" at 2:20 p.m. after a bomb threat was made to the Rock Hill campus on Wednesday.

Blaze Pizza Giving Back To North Carolina First Responders

From June 20th through July 20th, all Blaze Pizza locations in Charlotte and Asheville, N.C. will donate a portion of sales from select pizzas designated as "Hero Pies" to the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation.