Prominent pastor Rev. Dr. William Barber II was escorted out of an AMC theater in Greenville over accomodations for his disability.

The City of Greenville today announced its partnership with Operation HOPE to accelerate its groundbreaking One Million Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB). Greenville’s commitment includes supporting the creation of 350 new Black-owned businesses by 2030 with a focus on critical tools for business growth such as technology and resources, educational programs, and the opportunity to access capital. Through […]

Looking for Independence Day activities in the area? We have you covered!! (Note: Some cities and towns held their events before July 4th.) Rolesville: Tuesday, July 4, Redford Place Park, 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm Details   Raleigh: Tuesday, July 4 event starts at 5 p.m, Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive Details   Durham: Tuesday, […]

This year’s celebration will include a Classic Car Cruise In, inflatables, food trucks, live music, beer garden, & much more! Bring your blankets, chairs, & friends to the Town Common Park for a family friendly day! Festivities start at 3:00 p.m.; the fireworks finale will be on display at dusk (~9:20 p.m.). Helpful Information • […]

Kids ages birth to 12 years old bring your baskets to hunt for eggs and dress in your spring colors to take a picture with the Bunny! Go on an egg hunt at River Park North this Spring and then turn your eggs in for a special treat bag. Once you are done with the hunt […]

Tarshia Sutton Cogdell, 51, went to South Greenville Elementary School and allegedly threatened to have the Bloods shoot up the school and she threatened to shoot a school employee herself. According to reports, the woman has a child who attends the school. Cogdell was charged with one felony count each of Communicating Threats, and Communicating […]

Last night’s Trump rally in Greenville, N.C. was definitely memorable. Thousands of supporters gathered as the President continued his attack on four freshman congresswomen. The crowd even chanted “Send her back” regarding Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, who immigrated to the U.S. as a refugee from Somalia as a child.     On Sunday, Trump […]

The Easter Bunny is coming! Don’t miss him when he’s at a mall near you! Crabtree Valley Mall – Raleigh (March 30-April 20) Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The Easter Bunny takes breaks Monday-Saturday from 1-1:15 p.m. and 5-5:15 p.m. Sunday: noon–6 p.m. The Easter Bunny takes a break on Sundays from 3-3:15 p.m. […]

According to the News & Observer, there was a dispute over an assigned seat at a showing of Black Panther at a Greenville theater on Friday. Things got out of control and a woman allegedly pulled a gun out and shot it into the ceiling. No one was harmed, but the theater was evacuated because of the […]

The hit ABC show “Shark Tank” is looking for entrepreneurs in North Carolina. The show is holding a casting call July 24 at the Martinsborough (330 S. Evans St.) in Greenville. Interviews begin at 10 a.m., and the first 500 entrepreneurs are guaranteed to be able to make their pitch to a casting team. If you […]

A man who shot four people near a Greenville Walmart in June picked out his victims because they were white, according to several indictments handed down against him. Lakim Faust had more than 100 rounds of ammunition when he started shooting at people at a law firm and a shopping center in June, according to […]

R&B artist Keyshia Cole released a statement to disappointed concert-goers in Eastern Carolina yesterday. Cole was scheduled to perform at the Greenville Convention Center  Saturday, but fans, who lined up hours before the concert, were turned  away an hour after the concert was supposed to start. Cole’s management said the show was canceled due to […]