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Law enforcement officials are investigating the death of a Black man found hanging in downtown Raleigh this weekend as a suicide. Investigators said on Saturday, August 15, officers and medical personnel responded to the scene near Nash Square on McDowell where a man was found hanging from a tree. They removed the person from the […]
North Carolina Central University men’s basketball coach Levelle Moton is once again helping Raleigh families get ready for the school year with his 17th annual Back to School Community Day Saturday at the Raleigh Boys Club. Moton spoke with RoyalTea on K97.5 about the free community event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
Goldston Public Library, in collaboration with the Chatham County Public Health Department, will host a Diabetes Prevention Program on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Goldston Public Library. The free program is open to adults and will focus on type 2 diabetes prevention, management, and treatment. WHAT: Diabetes Prevention Program WHERE: Goldston Public […]
Back-to-school season is here, and communities across the Triangle are helping local students and families get ready for a new school year. From free backpacks and school supplies to haircuts, health screenings, food, games and family activities, organizations across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fuquay-Varina and Wake Forest are hosting events designed to help students start the […]
The Fuquay-Varina Teen Council is made up of dedicated teens from various middle and high schools around the area! Teen Council Members are provided with opportunities to improve their community, participate in recreation outings, and develop leadership skills throughout the year. If you are looking to serve as an exemplary citizen, make new friends and […]
Weeks after being crowned Miss North Carolina USA, Brittany Boltinhouse has lost her title after alleged racist posts across social media resurfaced. Boltinhouse, 27, was dethroned on Wednesday by pageant organizers, A Blaize Productions, after “a thorough review of recently surfaced information,” according to a statement.
The Wake County Animal Center is on a mission to Clear the Shelters by waiving all adoption fees throughout August, giving every adoptable dog and cat the opportunity to go home at no cost. With kennels full and more animals arriving every day, the Animal Center is joining the nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign, a […]
Wake County celebrates National Breastfeeding Month with events to support families, remove barriers, and build a breastfeeding-friendly culture.
Raleigh Parks is excited to announce the launch of the third annual Business Bloom program! Business Bloom brings entrepreneurs together to learn, share ideas, and grow their businesses. Build the skills, confidence, and local connections you need to start. Business Bloom 2026 will provide participants with six weeks of: Please apply if you: Apply today: Business […]
Triangle residents have grown accustomed to seeing credit card surcharges at restaurants, service providers and small businesses. But consumer advocates say some shoppers also may be paying unnecessary fees when using debit cards — and that’s something they can often avoid. Businesses are increasingly passing along processing costs to customers as credit card transaction fees […]
The City of Raleigh will lift its Stage 1 water restrictions on Monday, Aug. 3, after two weeks of steady rainfall restored Falls Lake to the level required to ease the rules, city officials announced Wednesday. The restrictions had been in place since April 20, when the water supply at Falls Lake, the city’s primary […]
The Johnston County Board of Elections will host a series of Voter Photo ID events this summer to help registered voters obtain a free voter photo ID card ahead of future elections. Board of Elections staff will be on-site to issue voter photo IDs, which are available at no cost to registered Johnston County voters. […]
