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;
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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...
The best spot to see fall colors, according to the Farmers' Almanac, is Letchworth State Park in Upstate New York, known as the "Grand Canyon of the East."
The NY park is "considered one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. ... and during fall foliage season, the colors add even more spectacular drama," remarked the almanac. Colors will be peaking in...
The Christine West Bridge in Bluefield, often referred to as "the bridge to nowhere", is finally moving forward.
The King Coal Highway Authority is now officially putting the bridge into the state’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). One of the main goals of the plan is now to complete the section of the King Coal Highway from the US Route...
A federal judge has just ruled that BP won't recover $185 million that the company claims was overpaid during its oil spill settlement. BP has already stated that it will plan on appealing the decision. The court's decision pointed out that the settlement BP agreed to leaves no room for back payments, even if any terms change from future court rulings.
The company was seeking repayment - plus...