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Nearly 60 volunteers hit the streets in Wake and Orange counties before dawn three days this week, carrying hot coffee, blankets and a meal for people sleeping on church stoops, under bridges and on cold concrete. The group is part of a national project called 100,000 Homes that works to combat homelessness in communities across […]
Perdue issued a statement at noon Thursday saying her focus is on improving the state’s education system and “my race for re-election will only further politicize the fight to adequately fund our schools.” “The thing I care about most right now is making sure that our schools and schoolchildren do not continue to be the […]
Manners and etiquette are very important in our lives especially in the political and business arena. Manners and etiquette seem at times to be a lost art or totally ignored. Governor Brewer finger pointing at people is unacceptable. What do you think President Obama is thinking in this picture? What would the caption read?
Today at 3p.m. It’s All Natural Thursday – Sucker for love 1st hour– Sucker for Love: Call in now if you or someone you know has been a sucker for love? Did you get suckered out of money, time, love, or even sex? 2nd hour – Smooth Operator: Put a man or woman on blast […]
Classes begin today, be prepare to succeed with the YMCA career development training program. Are you unemployed, unsatisfied with your current job, or bouncing around from job to job? The YMCA is here to help. Register now for career development training that prepares you to succeed at the job you want. The program is a […]
Hundreds of people who live in the Friendly Avenue-Hobbs Road area in Greensboro are pooling their efforts to stop a proposed shopping center from coming to their neighborhood. About 300 of them showed up at a meeting Sunday night forming the Friendly Coalition against the shopping center that could include a Trader Joe’s grocery store. […]
Criminal justice professors are taking aim at drug and gang-related activity in North Carolina. A group from North Carolina Central University said it’s an issue that continues to drive violent crime in our communities. “I was involved in a gang because I was looking for a family. I was a part of a very abusive […]
Police have issued an arrest warrant for Christopher Herrera Posada of 1444 Sedwick Road and say he may be driving a gray Honda Civic. Police think Posada shot Jose Fernando Garcia, 47, at the home on Sedwick Road at about 7 p.m. Monday. Police say they found Garcia lying inside the house and that he […]
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office dispatched deputies to Wake Technical Community College’s main campus this morning after a caller reported a man on campus with a gun. Wake Tech’s website reports the lockdown issued while while the sheriff’s office investigated the report has been lifted. Initially it had said its main campus would be closed […]
Nominees for the 84th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning by actress Jennifer Lawrence (“Hunger Games”) and Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “The Help”earned Oscar nods for Viola Davis (Best Actress), Octavia Spencer (Best Supporting Actress), Jessica Chastain (Best Supporting Actres), as well as Best Picture. The […]
Drama Tuesday: Crazy and Deranged Tuesday 1st hour– Celibacy: How long has it been since you had sex and why? 2nd hour – Sex after 50. Is it still good? 3rd hour – When is the last time you talked to your parents about sex? What do you talk about? 4th hour – Best Of
Who will walk away with an Oscar? The 84th annual Academy Award nominations were announced this morning and congratulations to Viola Davis nominated in the Best Actress category. This is the second Academy Award nomination for Davis. Also, Golden Globe winner Octavia Spencer from “The Help” headlines the list for Best Supporting Actress. Good luck […]
