Don't Waste Your Money: Skimpflation
"Shrinkflation" was one of the biggest buzz words of 2022, with grocery products raising prices and giving us less all the time. But for 2023, there appears to be a new trend called "skimp-flation.
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Delta Says Free Wi-Fi Coming to Many US Flights Next Month
Delta Air Lines will provide free Wi-Fi service on most of its U.S. flights starting in February, CEO Ed Bastian announced Thursday at the CES technology trade show.
Only On WCCB: Local Family Speaks Out About Man Allegedly Shot, Killed By Ranlo Police Officer
Ranlo Police Officer Kwaka Agyapon is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of 33-year-old Juan Avalo at his home on January 1, 2023.
Is Snowfall in Charlotte Becoming Rarer?
The Charlotte area has seen at least a trace of snow every winter in over 130 years of recordkeeping. A warmer climate may put that streak in jeopardy.
NASCAR Rookie, Rajah Caruth, Looks To Continue The History Of A Trailblazer In NASCAR
20-year-old Rajah Caruth is a Junior at Winston Salem State University.Β His weekdays are spent in the classroom.Β His weekends are spent on the track.Β Rajah is a rookie on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.Β His love for racing began in a unique way.
Statesville Police Department Using The Help Of Retired Officers to Re-Open 31-Year-Old Cold Case
For 31 years, Mary Davidson has lived with the pain of not knowing who killed her mother.
Driver Charged After Car Gets Stuck By Train In Matthews
After further investigation, the Mecklenburg County Magistrate's office has charged a man after a car was stuck by a train on North Trade Street in Matthews on Wednesday, December 13th, according to a news release.Β
'It's Miserable': People Living At Statesville Apartment Complex Without Water For Nearly 2 Weeks
People living at the complex saidΒ the pipes burst in a fire-damaged apartment on Christmas Eve, cutting off the water supply.
South Carolina Supreme Court Strikes Down State Abortion Ban
The South Carolina ban on abortions after cardiac activity is no more after the latest legal challenge to the stateβs 2021 law proved successful. The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the restrictions violate the state constitutionβs right to privacy.
Mecklenburg Co. DA's Office Clears City Councilman James Mitchell in SBI Criminal Investigation
There were concerns because as he prepared to take office, Mitchell claimed he had a 25% ownership stake in R.J. Leeper Construction LLC, a company that has several contracts with the city.
Queen City Brewers Festival Returns on "Super Bowl Saturday"
QCBF is back on February 11, benefiting Charlotte-based Project Life Movement, raising awareness and funds for cheek swabs for the bone marrow and stem cell registry list.
Faithful Mourn Benedict XVI at Funeral Presided Over by Pope
Pope Francis joined tens of thousands of faithful in bidding farewell to Benedict XVI at a rare requiem Mass Thursday.
Third Victim Identified In Deadly Scaffolding Collapse In Dilworth
Family members have now identified Jesus "Chuy" Olivares as the third victim killed in the Dilworth scaffolding collapse. They say Oliveras was a father, brother, and husband who leaves behind a wife and four children.
Search For Madalina Cojocari Continues As Her Parents Remain Silent
Now, the warrants investigators used to look through Diana Cojocari and Christopher Palmiter's phones and home have been sealed for 90 days.
704 HS Highlight Podcast - Episode 3: Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander
Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander joined Jeff Taylor for the latest episode of 704 HS Highlight Podcast.
Lightning Strikes Truck At JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports says lightning struck a truck at their site on Wednesday morning.
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $940M After No Winner
The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in plenty of losers but not a single grand prize winner.
Queen's Feast Returns January 20-29
Reservations are recommended to ensure seats during prime dining times.
Local Business Owner Has $25,000 Stolen In Crypto Scam
Rachel Basile has been a successful business owner for 16 years in West Charlotte. At 59-years-old, she and her husband were looking forward to retirement.
