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A woman has been arrested and charged after an apartment fire on July 4th caused by illegal fireworks that killed a seven-year-old boy and injured two others in Dunn, North Carolina. The boy who died in the fire was identified as Cashmere Elijah Parker, according to ABC 11. His stepfather is still recovering from fire-related […]
Governor Josh Stein signed a $34 billion state budget on Tuesday, saying it highlights key priorities including investments in teacher pay, state employees and law enforcement. Republican legislatures finalized the budget last week after nearly a year of negotiations that were delayed due to several issues. Due to the delay, state agencies have been mainly […]
Get ready, jazz lovers. This weekend, guitarist Blake Aaron takes the stage at the Ocean City Jazz Festival in North Topsail Beach, NC—and if you love live music by the water, you don’t want to miss it. Blake stopped by Foxy 107.1/104.3 to chat with Karen Clark about his sound, his story, and what this […]
As an extreme heat wave grips the East Coast over the Fourth of July weekend, Wake County will open cooling stations from Wednesday, July 1, through Monday, July 6. The National Weather Service predicts heat indices well above 100 degrees this week, with the dangerous conditions lasting through the holiday weekend. Wake County Public Libraries […]
The Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) is providing free box fans to residents who need relief from the summer heat. Fans are available on a first-come, first-served basis at both DSS locations (one fan per household, while supplies last): No application is required. Residents simply need to visit either location and request a […]
Pitt County urges fireworks and heat safety for summer celebrations. Experts share essential tips to prevent injuries and emergencies.
Looking for the best 4th of July fireworks that Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and other Triangle families can enjoy this summer? You’re in the right spot. From big-city light shows in Raleigh to small-town parades and community cookouts, the Triangle delivers a packed lineup of free and family-friendly fun. This guide rounds up Independence Day […]
Millions of current and former YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers could be eligible for a cash payment under a proposed $50 million class-action settlement involving Disney. The lawsuit claimed Disney’s distribution agreements for ESPN and other channels unfairly drove up the cost of live TV streaming packages. Disney denies any wrongdoing but agreed to […]
Jazz fans, mark your calendars. Sacramento’s own Big Mike Hart is heading to North Topsail Beach for the Ocean City Jazz Festival, Fourth of July weekend, July 3-5. In a recent chat with Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3, the rising artist opened up about his roots, his breakout success, and the deep meaning behind performing […]
Get ready, jazz lovers. This Fourth of July weekend, the saxophone will sing across the sand at North Topsail Beach. Grammy-nominated artist Darren Rahn joins the 16th annual Ocean City Jazz Festival, running July 3rd through 5th. And trust me, you don’t want to miss it. Darren sat down with Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3 […]
Chatham County Public Libraries and NC Courage are partnering this summer to promote reading, literacy, and community engagement through the Summer Reading Program across Chatham County. All summer long, participants in the Chatham County Public Libraries Summer Reading Program will have the opportunity to earn incentives through reading achievements. Readers who reach the goal of […]
The Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup championship did more than end a 20-year title drought. It pumped $13.4 million into Wake County’s economy, according to new figures from the team, Visit Raleigh and the NHL. Three sold-out home games at Lenovo Center, paired with watch parties for road games, drew more than 112,000 fans combined. […]
