A former South Carolina police sergeant was arrested after allegedly using seized THC vapes as payment for home repairs. Mark Anthony Hayes Jr. was taken into custody on April 17, months after authorities say he misused evidence from a case. According to WBTV, Hayes confiscated 788 suspected THC vapes from a Darlington smoke shop on […]
Limestone University announced Wednesday it is facing a critical financial crisis that could force it to shut down or move fully online. The Board of Trustees said the school needs $6 million in support to continue in-person operations. Without it, the campus will close after the spring semester, and staff will be laid off. According […]
The IRS has extended the federal tax filing and payment deadline to May 1, 2025, for individuals and businesses in parts of the Southeast impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton. The extension applies to all of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, along with parts of Tennessee, and Virginia. Eligible taxpayers now have […]
Charlotte saw a notable drop in violent crime during the first quarter of 2025, according to new data released Thursday by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. According to WCCB, CMPD reported 1,344 violent crimes from January through March, down from 1,626 during the same period in 2024—a 17% decrease. Aggravated assaults, rapes, and armed robberies all […]
A $2 lottery ticket turned into a life-changing win for Hazard Bentley III, 53, who matched five numbers in the December 4, 2017, Lucky for Life drawing to claim a $25,000-a-year-for-life prize. Bentley opted for a lump sum of $390,000, receiving $271,053 after taxes. According to Queen City News, he said he plans to use […]
A new bill introduced in the South Carolina state legislature could pave the way for casinos in the state. The bill, first presented in the House of Representatives on March 6, has gained support from a bipartisan group of 17 lawmakers, with four additional sponsors added on April 8. If passed, the bill would legalize […]
The Carolina Panthers signed former Coastal Carolina basketball player Colin Granger to play tight end on Monday, April 7. Granger, a 6-foot-8, 245-pound center, played college basketball for five years. According to WBTV, He spent two seasons at Ohio University before transferring to Western Carolina for two more years, then finished his career at Coastal […]
Car dealerships nationwide are preparing for higher prices on new and used vehicles as the Trump Administration’s 25% tariff on imports takes effect. Jeff Simmons, general manager of Audi Charlotte, said uncertainty remains the biggest challenge, as the full impact of the tariffs is unclear. This uncertainty has led consumers to rush for last-minute deals […]
A slow-moving storm system that has brought severe weather to the eastern U.S. over the past few days will bring showers and thunderstorms to the Carolinas this evening and into tomorrow. As the cold front moves east, rain will spread across the region. According to WBTV, strong to severe storms are possible tonight, with the […]
The UConn Huskies defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks, 82-59, in a highly anticipated national championship rematch. Azzi Fudd was named the game’s Most Outstanding Player, scoring 24 points, pulling down five rebounds, and dishing out an assist. Freshman Sarah Strong also contributed 24 points and 15 rebounds for UConn, while projected No. 1 pick Paige […]
Chloe Kitts scored 14 points as defending national champion South Carolina advanced to the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the fifth consecutive year, defeating Duke 54-50 on Sunday. Under Coach Dawn Staley, the top-seeded Gamecocks are now two wins away from becoming the first team to repeat as champions since UConn’s four-year […]
A York County man won $150,000 this week after playing the lottery for the first time. Savion Lytle, who was in Charlotte for work, won the top prize on The Lamp, a $30 digital instant game. Lytle credited his mom for the win, as she had suggested he try the game, per WBTV. He plans […]
