A story about a Red Bull advertising settlement went viral today. The story claims that if you purchased a Red Bull in the last 10 years you will get money back. The only problem is the number don't add up. The Facts The Red Bull company has indeed agreed to pay out $13 million after settling a US class action lawsuit,...
If you missed the blood moon earlier this year, be sure to set your alarm because another total lunar eclipse will return to the sky early Wednesday morning. The historic series of lunar events continues with the second and last blood moon of 2014. This will be the first time in over 400 years that 2 blood moons were visible...
The total value of the Chesapeake Bay is currently estimated to be about $107 billion according to a new study by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The study also points out that it could be worth much more if the bay is cleaned up. The new comprehensive report by the environmental advocacy group represents the first effort to quantify the value...
It's been about two years since the Foundation for The Carolinas purchased Charlotte's historic Carolina Theater at the corner of 6th st and Tryon st. and things are finally looking up after a recent donation of $8 million from the Belk family. Under the terms of the sale, the foundation was given 10 years to completely finish renovations to the theater, which must...
Is there a person your holiday list who lives in graphic tees and beanie hats? Do they wear skinny jeans, like folk music ironically, and have a picture of a sunset as their Facebook profile pic? You might have a hipster on your list. And we're here to help. Here are the top 5 things that hipsters can't live without;   #1 A...
In one of last remaining un-explored regions of the Americas, Archaeologists have just discovered two new ancient Mayan cities. The discovery also has researchers thinking that there could be more still hidden in the region. The region was originally explored in the 1970s by the American archaeologist Eric Von Euw. He was focused primarily around the base of the Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula near the border...
Rock Hill leaders are breaking ground today on an African-American history monument. The monument will pay tribute to the historical black business district that once stood just outside Rock Hill’s downtown, along Trade Street. It is now named Dave Lyle Boulevard, positioned between West Black and West Main streets. In an incredible time of economic growth and “urban renewal,” during the 70s, the black...
The world's second largest bank just agreed to pay a $7.65 million in because of it's multibillion-dollar miscalculation of capital ratios. The SEC  has fined Bank of America for breaking securities laws that relate to its record-keeping and internal controls after the bank disclosed in April that it had discovered a $4 billion accounting error. At the time the error derailed BofA's capital plan, including a long-awaited...
Over 22,000 students now have the potential to receive a free college education, thanks to Gov. Haslam's new program. The program offers two years of tuition-free community or technical college to Tennessee high school graduates. The free tuition offer is a major initiative of Gov. Haslam's "Drive to 55", a plan that seeks to improve the state's graduation rates from the current 32...
Harley Davidson has long been known for their heritage and traditional, unchanging designs. Lately, however, they have been starting to test the waters of innovation. Their first major diparture from traditional 'hogs' was the sport bike inspired 'V-Rod' that has been proven to be very popular and was able to attract a larger demographic of younger riders. Their latest unique...