The Triangle knows where to turn up this Independence Day. Foxy 107/104 is the soundtrack for your 4th of July, and we’re mixing all weekend long. No breaks. No filler. Just the hottest tracks spun by the best in the game. Here’s the lineup you need to know: These are the names bringing the heat […]
As an extreme heat wave grips the East Coast over the Fourth of July weekend, Wake County will open cooling stations from Wednesday, July 1, through Monday, July 6. The National Weather Service predicts heat indices well above 100 degrees this week, with the dangerous conditions lasting through the holiday weekend. Wake County Public Libraries […]
After two months in theaters, Lionsgate’s Michael has grossed $977 million worldwide, surpassing Oppenheimer and becoming the highest-grossing biopic of all time. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Jaafar Jackson as his superstar uncle Michael Jackson. The movie earned a biopic record of $217 million on its opening weekend in late April. The movie […]
Eighty inmates have been moved from Bertie-Martin Regional Jail in NC after inmates overpowered staff and took control of the facility overnight, including two detention officers as hostages. According to North Carolina SBI, the incident happened around 5 a.m. Inmates also assaulted on-duty guards and gained control of portions of the jail.
Looking for the best 4th of July fireworks that Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and other Triangle families can enjoy this summer? You’re in the right spot. From big-city light shows in Raleigh to small-town parades and community cookouts, the Triangle delivers a packed lineup of free and family-friendly fun. This guide rounds up Independence Day […]
Fans Honor Michael Jackson on 17th Anniversary of His Death Seventeen years ago, the whole world stopped as we all heard the news of losing one of the most influential entertainers of all time. On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication while preparing for his “This Is It” comeback tour residency […]
The Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup championship did more than end a 20-year title drought. It pumped $13.4 million into Wake County’s economy, according to new figures from the team, Visit Raleigh and the NHL. Three sold-out home games at Lenovo Center, paired with watch parties for road games, drew more than 112,000 fans combined. […]
Duke Energy Carolinas has agreed to lower its proposed electricity rate increase for North Carolina customers — and it’s a bigger rollback than the company has ever made at this stage of the process. The company calls it a “significant and unprecedented voluntary reduction” — the first time it has cut a request by this […]
Beyoncé Reveals Why Jay-Z Combed Out After 8 Years Locs in Cécred Doc After Jay-Z’s fro reveal became one major highlight of the Root’s Picnic, Beyoncé gave a glimpse into the rapper’s hair care process and how the transformation brought the entire family together. For eight years, the Brooklyn-born rapper sported thick, freeform wicks as […]
Summers in the Triangle keep climbing. Raleigh, Durham and across the Triangle now see roughly 40 more above-normal summer days than it did in 1970, with average temperatures running about 4.5 degrees warmer. Extreme heat ranks as the deadliest weather hazard in the United States, and cooling spots have become a vital resource for older […]
Raleigh Prepares for Hurricanes Championship Parade Saturday Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans are expected to line the streets of downtown Raleigh on Saturday as the franchise celebrates its Stanley Cup championship with a victory parade and fan rally in the heart of North Carolina’s capital city. The championship celebration is scheduled to begin at 11 […]
Jazz at the Improv is back and we are giving away tickets to a show you’re not going to want to miss. Pieces of a Dream, a jazz fusion group that formed in Philadelphia is set to perform right here in the Triangle on Wednesday, June 17. Enter now for your chance to win tickets, […]