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A man waving a gun and shouting in a downtown Durham plaza was fatally shot by police yesterday afternoon after an hour-long standoff. According to video, the man appears to say “shoot me” repeatedly while pointing his gun in the direction of police. Bishop Franklin Hanes told WRAL News this morning that Derek Walker, an […]
Congratulations to Tonya she was the grand prize winner of the Jaheim “Appreciation Day” contest. Tonya wins a $10,000 makeover and a flyaway to see Jaheim perform in Atlanta. Have a great time in the ATL and take plenty of pictures. Jaheim’s new album is in stores now. CONGRATULATIONS TONYA
Foxy 107.1 and 104.3 is “Going Topless.” You could win a 2013 BMW 128i Convertible. You want to get in on the winning? Just listen for the cue to call weekdays at 9, 1, and 5. Caller #10 qualifies to win at 1-800-467-3699. If you won the B’Mer where would you Go Topless? Here are […]
The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department invite you to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Historic John Chavis Memorial Park. A reception gets under way Friday, September 27, 2013 from 5:30-6:15pm honoring John Chavis and the history of John Chavis Memorial Park. After the reception, bring your lawn chair and enjoy live music in […]
The Wake County Animal Center and several animal groups, will be at the Pet-Smart located at 2800 E. Millbrook Road in Raleigh this weekend for National Adoption Weekend. The event runs from 11am til 5pm. Animals are available for immediate adoption.
No one matched the Powerball numbers on September 11, 2013, increasing the next jackpot to an estimated $317 million. Five states had winners who matched 5 white numbers, winning $1million each. The next drawing is Saturday September 14, 2013.
Wake Human Services will hold six child safety seat check events during National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sunday, September 15, through Saturday, September 21, 2013, to assist parents and caregivers with keeping children safe in vehicles. Certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians will check car seats for proper installation at the following locations: Date and […]
Residents ready to cast their votes in the 2013 Primary Election should mark their calendars for Election Day 2013, scheduled on October 8, 2013. The primary election will include voting for the City of Durham Mayor and Durham City Council Ward 2. On Election Day, all City of Durham precincts will be open from 6:30 […]
Known as the Greatest Homecoming On Earth (GHOE,) A&T will not disappoint us in 2013. The current lineup includes Jeffrey Osborne, Mike Epps, Peabo Bryson, Kirk Franklin, Freddie Jackson, Kelly Rowlandand Howard Hewitt. Homecoming festivities get started October 29th. Kirk Franklin will headline the weekend’s gospel show. Here’s a moment to remember one of Franklin’s biggest hits. […]
Remember the movie “Up?” The movie where the little old man’s house is moved by bunches of balloons? A Raleigh, NC man is trying to recapture the essence of the movie…or at least the part with the balloons. He is trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean with the assistance of helium balloons, according to WRAL. […]
A former Fayetteville postal carrier who pleaded guilty to worker’s compensation fraud after being spotted on “The Price is Right” game show was sentenced yesterday to three years on probation. Cathy Wrench Cashwell claimed she injured her shoulder on the job in 2004, which prevented her from lifting mail trays into a postal truck, and […]
On Wednesday, September 11, local businesses, groups, and individuals will unite to honor those lost on 9/11 by volunteering on more than 40 service projects. The Day of Service will conclude with an evening commemoration and service projects at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh. Help us reach our goal of mobilizing 1,500 volunteers […]
