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Looking for family fun and entertainment this weekend? Don’t miss the 10th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration Saturday on the CCB Plaza in Durham from 1pm – 10pm. Juneteeth Schedule 1:00 PM1:30 PM OPENING CEREMONY 1:30 PM1:40 PM GraveDigger 1:40 PM1:50 PM Cong. G.K. Butterfield 1:50 PM1:55 PM Radio One 1:55 PM2:40 PM King Ayoola 2:40 PM2:45 […]
Summer is here! It’s time for sun dresses, wedge heels, big floppy hats and some good ol’ fashion summer music. You know what I’m talking about right? The music that you hear playing at the summer barbeque. The music that makes you get up and dance, brings back childhood memories and gets you feeling real, […]
When were slaves finally free in America? President Abraham Lincoln ended slavery with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, however, slaves in Texas had no knowledge of their freedom until two and a half years later. Juneteenth started in Galveston, Texas, when slaves still in bondage finally received the news on June 19, […]
The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has issued an air quality action day for the Triangle. The alert is in effect until 9pm this evening. A CODE ORANGE air quality alert for ozone has been issued. Ground level ozone concentrations may reach or exceed unhealthy standards. If you are a member of […]
Here’s what Father’s want and don’t want for Father’s Day.
This is one of the lowest of lows. Raleigh police are investigating a robbery at the Lightner Funeral Home and a home invasion at an apartment above the funeral home. The owner of the business, Bruce Lightner, said two suspects ransacked his apartment, including his son’s room. The assailants put a gun to his head, […]
This summer residents can catch a movie and/or groove to music at Durham Parks and Recreation’s Rock the Park Concert and Movie Series at various parks in Durham. This series is free and open to the public. The Rock the Park Concert and Movie Series will officially kick-off on Saturday, June 14 at Rock Quarry […]
Raleigh’s Helping Hand Mission is in need of fans to help people keep cool during this dreadful heat. Since last Monday, they’ve given out about 300 fans, it last reported Helping Hand Mission had fewer than 20 fans left. The organization is asking the community to donate gently used fans and air conditioners. For more […]
Father’s Day is this weekend and we want to know what you think are the best gifts for dads. Weigh in!
The state NAACP and the ‘Forward Together’ movement plans to hold a rally starting at 5 p.m. on Halifax Mall behind the General Assembly building today. This week’s demonstration will focus on protecting education in North Carolina in response to the many cuts in teacher pay and school funding. Last week, about a dozen protesters […]
Be patient today, downtown Raleigh will be gridlocked due to high school graduation and outdoor activities. Expect heavy traffic and limited parking Friday through Sunday. The Raleigh convention Center will see at least 12 graduations between Friday morning and Sunday night. Here’s a few tips to help you maneuver through downtown Raleigh. *Arrived at your […]
