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How well do you know Halloween trivia? Check out these fun facts. Halloween fun facts

Planning on taking  your little monsters to a local mall for trick-or-treating? Here’s who is offering special hours for the Halloween activities. Crabtree Valley Mall will host trick-or-treaters from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday. This year, they’ll have a photo booth set up and a contest to see who can guess the weight of […]

Going trick-or-treating? Here are a few safety tips to keep Halloween a fun, safe and a happy holiday for you and your kids. Most importantly, parents check your child’s candy before it’s eaten. Tips

Do you have what it takes to join the cast of Motown the Musical? There’s an OPEN CASTING CALL for the hit BROADWAY PRODUCTION and upcoming NATIONAL TOUR of Motown The musical. Casting Director is looking for: *African-­American men and women, ages 20s to 40s, who are AMAZING SINGERS. *Also seeking African-­American boy, age 8 […]

Who’s Bad’s live performance is certainly a celebration of one of the greatest entertainers of all time Michael Jackson. Fair goers were entertained with a power-packed energy filled performance of Michael Jackson’s songs and greatest dance moves. The Who’s Bad band has traveled the world over and made a stop at the NC State Fair […]

The operator of the ride at this year’s State Fair that injured 5 people has been arrested and charged with: assault with a deadly weapon.  Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison said the ride had been tampered with and expected more arrests.  Timothy Tutterow of Georgia, faces 3 felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon […]

“Take a Loved One To the Doctor Day” in the City of Medicine was a huge success yesterday. The goal–to raise awareness and bring to the forefront health issues affecting the African-American community. Over 200 participants attended seminars on fitness, healthy cooking tips and free health screenings. Check out TALOTDD photos .

How do you describe one of the most talented singer-songwriter-producers? KEM’s music–Jazzy smooth grooves, sensual melodies, powerful vocals and thought provoking lyrics. He’s sold out concerts all over the world and I’ve been a fan since the release of “KEMISTRY.” Listen all weekend to win your tickets to see KEM and friends part of the […]

Five people were transported to Wake Med hospital last night after reportedly being thrown from a ride at the NC State Fair. It’s not yet clear if the incident is a result of operator error or simply an accident. According to reports, people were in the process of getting off the ride when it suddenly […]

After making what many perceive to be offensive and racist comments on the “Daily Show,” a Buncombe County precinct chair and member of the GOP has stepped down from his post. The segment on the show focused on North Carolina’s Voter ID bill. In the segment, Don Yelton referred to “lazy black people that wants […]

We have your tickets ALL DAY to see India Arie at the DPAC on October 29th. We’ll get you ready for the show with some of her music! Watch India Arie perform in the Red Velvet Cake Studio here.    

Free, Convenient Event Open to All Durham Residents and Businesses   What:              E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event Who:               City of Durham Solid Waste Management Department, Sonoco Recycling, Shimar Recycling, Synergy Recycling, and Durham County Government When:             Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where:            Durham County Memorial Stadium 750 Stadium Drive […]