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Get ready, jazz lovers. This weekend, guitarist Blake Aaron takes the stage at the Ocean City Jazz Festival in North Topsail Beach, NC—and if you love live music by the water, you don’t want to miss it. Blake stopped by Foxy 107.1/104.3 to chat with Karen Clark about his sound, his story, and what this […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jazz fans, mark your calendars. Sacramento’s own Big Mike Hart is heading to North Topsail Beach for the Ocean City Jazz Festival, Fourth of July weekend, July 3-5. In a recent chat with Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3, the rising artist opened up about his roots, his breakout success, and the deep meaning behind performing […]
Get ready, jazz lovers. This Fourth of July weekend, the saxophone will sing across the sand at North Topsail Beach. Grammy-nominated artist Darren Rahn joins the 16th annual Ocean City Jazz Festival, running July 3rd through 5th. And trust me, you don’t want to miss it. Darren sat down with Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3 […]
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 […]
Elite Ent Presents the 9th Annual DOWNEAST MUSIC FESTIVAL at the NCC – Brown Auditorium July 24 & 25 | Gates Open at 4 PM Get ready for an incredible weekend of live music, great energy, and unforgettable performances featuring more than 15 artists throughout the weekend. Live Performances By:• EJ Jones• Miya B Music• […]
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 […]
Tank, the magnetic frontwoman of Grammy-winning collective Tank and the Bangas, is bringing her tour to the Triangle for a Juneteenth show that promises soul, poetry, and pure celebration. The group performs Saturday, June 20, at Cat’s Cradle Backyard in Carrboro, North Carolina. For Tank, the date marks more than another stop on a packed […]
The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions once again, and fans across North Carolina’s Triangle region celebrated deep into the night after the franchise captured its second title and first since 2006. The Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 on Sunday night, clinching the championship behind goals from Taylor Hall, Jackson […]
