Rapper Desiigner Arrested on Second-Degree Domestic Violence Charges in South Carolina, Faces Multiple Additional Felonies

Sidney Selby III, widely known by his stage name Desiigner, was arrested on Wednesday, July 15, in Horry County, South Carolina, facing a second-degree domestic violence charge. This incident marks…

Maestro Stefano Vignati Appointed General Director of Opera Carolina, Ushering in a New Era of Artistic Vision and Community Engagement

Opera Carolina is embarking on a significant new chapter with the appointment of Maestro Stefano Vignati as its General Director. Vignati, who has been serving as the company’s Music Director…

Black Bear Helps Itself Into U-Haul Van & Gets Away With Bag In North Carolina | Whiskey Riff

A striking incident in North Carolina has once again brought the sophisticated problem-solving abilities of American black bears into the national spotlight, as a wild bear was filmed successfully operating…

Lawsuit Filed by Ex-Wife Against Greg Biffle Estate Alleges Negligence in Fatal North Carolina Plane Crash

The legal aftermath of the tragic aviation accident that claimed the life of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six others has intensified as his ex-wife, Nicole Lunders, filed a…

Carolina Country Music Festival To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Massive Drone Show, Military Presentations & Much More | Whiskey Riff

The Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF) has officially unveiled its plans to serve as a primary hub for the commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, transforming the shores of…

Eric Church Selected as 2026 Commencement Speaker for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has officially announced that multi-platinum country music artist and North Carolina native Eric Church will deliver the keynote address for the Spring…

North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to $8 Million AI-Assisted Music Streaming Fraud Scheme

A North Carolina man, Michael Smith, has pleaded guilty to a sweeping scheme that defrauded music streaming platforms and legitimate artists out of over $8 million. Smith admitted to creating…

North Carolina Musician Michael Smith Pleads Guilty in Landmark $8 Million AI Streaming Fraud Case, Faces Up To Five Years In Prison

A North Carolina musician, Michael Smith, 54, has admitted guilt to orchestrating an elaborate scheme to siphon $8 million in music royalties through billions of fabricated streams of AI-generated music,…