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We Remember…Tina Marie who died the day after Christmas in 2010 Mary Christine Brockert, better known by her stage name Teena Marie, (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010) was an American singer, songwriter and producer. She was known as Tina before taking the stage name Teena Marie, then she later acquired the nickname of […]

We Remember…. James Brown who died on Christmas Day in 2006 James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is a pioneer of the Funk music genre and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his […]

1st hour – Black Hair industry: Who controls it? 2nd hour – How much money do women spend on their hair?40,50, or 100,000 for an education? 3rd hour – Loving my Natural Hair! 4th hour – Wrap The Naps! Do women really refuse to work out because of their hair?

The Radio One Raleigh Holiday Toy Drive was a great success! Thank you to all of the individuals and families that came out to give! The toys will definitely be appreciated by the children who receive them. The toy drive was held Tuesday at the Walmart near Triangle Town Center. Check out the pictures from […]

Santa Shawn collecting toys at the Radio One Toy Drive at Walmart 8000 Town Drive in Raleigh, right behind Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. Tis the season for giving, please support the Durham Parents Foster Care Association and bring an unwrapped toys for ages 0-17 until 5p.m. today and meet your favorite radio personalities. Thank […]

Watch out!!! Santa is still checking his naughty or nice list. Santa

“At Last” and “Tell Mama” blues singer Etta James, whose health has been fading in recent years, is now terminally ill, and her live-in doctor is asking for prayers.  Dr. Elaine James, who isn’t related to the 73-year-old entertainer, tells the Riverside Press-Enterprise that the singer’s chronic leukemia was declared incurable two weeks ago.  The […]

CONGRATULATIONS TO AMANDA WEBB FROM FOXY 107/104 AND THE TJMS!  HER CHRISTMAS WISH IS GRANTED.  WE APPLAUD AMANDA’S HOLIDAY SPIRIT AND WILL SHOWER HER MOM WITH GIFTS FROM HER ADORING FAMILY.  WE ALSO WANTTO SPREAD THE GOOD CHEER TO EVERYONE ELSE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD BY  GIVING $2,500 IN GIFT CARDS, SO THEY CAN ALL GO […]

Ray Lewis returned to the practice field to a standing ovation. As he jogged from the facility Wednesday afternoon, back in pads, back on the field for the first time in weeks, his teammates gave him a slow clap. Lewis has missed the past four games with a turf toe injury, the first time he’s […]

A billboard overlooking a busy Durham street is the latest way authorities are trying to keep people safe during a New Year’s Eve tradition. The message is direct; “Have fun, but don’t shoot a gun” – a reference to the idea of celebrating by firing shots into the air. What goes up must come down […]

The City of Raleigh’s 14th annual expo for small disadvantaged minority- and women-owned businesses will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Southeast Raleigh High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Road. The expo is free. The expo is held annually to provide small disadvantaged minority- and women-owned businesses with an […]

I had the pleasure last night to be amongst the elite soldiers from Fort Bragg, the WWE Superstars and Divas including John Cena, The Miz, CM Punk, The Big Show, Sheamus, Mick Foley, Zack Ryder for the taping of the 9th WWE’s 9th annual “WWE Tribute To The Troops” holiday special. The special features R […]