South Carolina News

Don't Sweat It; Still a Chance to Win $940M Mega Millions

Lottery players whose numbers didn't hit or who forgot to even buy a ticket will have another shot at a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions prize when a drawing is held Friday night.

What the Tech: Talk to Your Dog

FluentPet is a device that trains dogs and cats to communicate with their owners using human words.

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.

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.

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.

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 state’s 2021 law proved successful. The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the restrictions violate the state constitution’s right to privacy.

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.

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.

Barbara Walters, Television News Trailblazer, Dies at 93

Barbara Walters, a pioneer as TV news’ first woman superstar, has died.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $640M

The cash option for Friday's drawing will be an estimated $328.3 million.

Racing Fans Flock To NASCAR Hall Of Fame For 'Undeck The Hall'

Christmas may be over but NASCAR fans are still celebrating the holiday. The NASCAR Hall of Fame in uptown Charlotte held its annual "Undeck the Hall" event on Tuesday.

Winter Weather Cripples Water Systems Across The Deep South & NC Mountains

Parts of Asheville, North Carolina, were experiencing water outages or were advised to boil water. The city said Tuesday afternoon that a water production facility in the southern part of the city has been unable to produce water since Dec. 24, and the problem has been exacerbated by line breaks because of extremely cold temperatures.