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Dozens of protesters in Raleigh hit the streets Wednesday (July 6) in hopes of bringing the woman who served as the catalyst for Emmett Till’s murder to justice. Two weeks ago, an unserved warrant for Carolyn Bryant Donham was found inside the basement of a Mississippi courthouse. Addressed to “Mrs. Roy Bryant,” the 1955 warrant […]
With the heat index expected to top 100 degrees this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from soaring temperatures. The cooling stations will open tomorrow, July 6, and offer residents a safe reprieve through Friday evening. “Heat-related illnesses is serious and, for some […]
Join the City of Raleigh and presenting partner ABC11/WTVD-TV for the Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks on Monday, July 4th. The festivities are moving to Dix Park this year. The family-friendly event will feature music and lawn games, along with the main event: a fantastic fireworks display! Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks are scheduled […]
Congrats to our very own Melissa Wade has been honored by Durham Public Schools this week as a "DPS Notable."
The free event will be held at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., on Tuesday, June 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Free Computer Giveaway Three Lenovo 300e laptops will be raffled to event attendees! Topic What is digital inclusion? Speakers from the City of Raleigh and Kramden Institute will discuss the […]
There are many school districts that are providing free meals for those in need.
Melissa Wade catches up with Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award–winning artist Fred Hammond about Juneteenth Joy: A Celebration of Freedom and Gospel Music.
Melissa Wade connects with Dr. Anthony Kelley, Composer-in-Residence with the North Carolina Symphony about their Juneteenth performance this Saturday at the Booth Amphitheater in Cary.
In a new interview, Melissa Wade chats with Earl Ijames, African American History Curator at the North Carolina Museum of History, about some upcoming events to commemorate Juneteenth!
National anthem auditions for the 2022 season have gone virtual! Anyone wishing to sing the National Anthem prior to a Bulls home game, including groups, is welcome to audition by filling out the form at the link below, which includes uploading a video of their performance. MORE DETAILS HERE Performers will have one minute and […]
With heat index values expected to reach triple digits this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from soaring temperatures. The cooling stations will open today and offer residents a safe reprieve through Friday evening when the heat wave is predicted to subside. “Last […]
Dive into great books and unique experiences with Wake County Public Libraries! This year’s Summer @ the Library theme is “Oceans of Possibilities,” and the program is overflowing with activities for the whole family. Summer @ the Library kicks off Monday, June 13, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 13. Readers of all ages are welcome to jump […]