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R&B is not dead. It was alive and kicking Friday night when the 3 Kings TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank) and special guest Fantasia took over Red Hat Amphitheater. Thousands of screaming fans were on hand for an evening under the stars. The evening was entertaining with a grown and sexy vibe. Check out photos […]
Are you a non-profit organization or small business owner who wants to learn how to work with news organizations and write effective press releases, media advisories and public service announcements? Get the inside scoop on effective media coverage at “Making News,” at The Triangle Association of Black Journalists’ 7th Annual Media Access Workshop Thursday, July […]
Take the next step in developing a small business by attending Grow Your Business: Going Global sessions at Wake County Libraries. Alex Viva, a member of the Certified Global Business Professional and International Business Development unit of the Small Business and Technology Development Center, will lead a discussion based on his extensive international corporate experience. […]
Orange County is providing the public with the direct phone numbers for the Assistance Center at the University Mall in Chapel Hill. Those who have been impacted by the flood can receive assistance seven days a week by calling the following numbers: 919.903.0676 919.903.0677 919.903.0678 919.903.0679 The Assistance Center is located at 201S. Estes Drive […]
We’ve all heard about cars and copper being stolen all over the area, but something new has caught the eye of thieves in the Bull City. Pig cookers. Who knew? The pig cookers have been stolen from backyards, driveways and a church. The latest theft accorded at a home off of Mineral Springs Road. The […]
Vijay Dey, a 12-year-old resident of Chapel Hill, is headed to attend lunch on July 9 at the White House with First Lady Michelle Obama, thanks to his healthful culinary talents. Vijay won a nationwide recipe challenge to promote healthy lunches among America’s youth as part of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! Initiative. His recipe, […]
Downtown Raleigh was a buzz with three stages of live music and two fireworks displays. As thousands watched fireworks a few more thousand were stuck in traffic last night. Can Raleigh’s infrastructure handled the crowds and cars? Should July fourth fireworks return to the state fairgrounds?
Don’t miss D.L. Hughley of the Tom Joyner Morning Show at Goodnight’s Comedy Club in Raleigh this Saturday and Sunday. Get a taste of D.L.’s commentary from the TJMS as he discusses the Zimmerman trial here.
Many cities across the United States showed off their patriotism by celebrating America’s Independence. But when you think of the most patriotic city, which one comes to mind? Maybe Washington, D.C. or even New York? Well if you guessed those cities, you would be wrong. According USA TODAY, the popular app Foursquare has created a […]
According to TicketMaster, there are still tickets available for the TGT/Fantasia show at the Red Hat Amphitheater tonight. The venue is located at 500 South McDowell Street in downtown Raleigh. Directions From Points West: I-40 east to exit 298B South Saunders Street; slight right onto Mcdowell Street. From Points East: 64/264 to I-440 east; merge […]
Have you already made plans for celebrating the nation’s birthday? Here is a brief look at what’s happening in the Triangle. Click this link to see and download the full NC Forth of July Celebration (this schedule is a different event from what’s happening in individual Tri-County Cities.) Apex Patriotic Old Fashioned July Fourth […]
In August, Wake County Public Libraries will be providing community service in area libraries. In partnership with the American Red Cross, the Bloodmobile will be stopping at three Regional Libraries. To register in advance for donating blood, search www.redcrossblood.org and log in as Wake Library. Walk-ins will also be accepted. Also, in partnership with Wake […]
