North Carolina
Research Triangle Park is stepping into a new chapter. On July 16, 2026, the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina officially commemorated the adoption of RTP 3.0, a plan that reshapes how one of the state’s biggest economic hubs will grow. For the first time in the park’s history, property owners can pursue mixed-use development […]
National Mac and Cheese Day Deals in Raleigh & the Triangle This Week Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day on Tuesday, July 14, with cheesy savings across Raleigh and the Triangle. Here are the best deals to enjoy between July 13-17. Related | Who Made The Mac And Cheese? Mac’s Speed ShopEvery Monday in July, […]
North Carolina has reported 240 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, prompting state and federal health officials to investigate where the foodborne illness is coming from. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora. Referred to as the “explosive diarrhea virus,” people become infected after eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. […]
A family that has funded scholarships for African American students at the University of North Carolina Wilmington for nearly 30 years is moving its endowment to Howard University after refusing to change scholarship language to comply with new state policy. The scholarship honors the late Dr. Leroy W. Upperman, a prominent Wilmington physician. The endowment, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Duke Energy Carolinas has agreed to lower its proposed electricity rate increase for North Carolina customers — and it’s a bigger rollback than the company has ever made at this stage of the process. The company calls it a “significant and unprecedented voluntary reduction” — the first time it has cut a request by this […]
Summers in the Triangle keep climbing. Raleigh, Durham and across the Triangle now see roughly 40 more above-normal summer days than it did in 1970, with average temperatures running about 4.5 degrees warmer. Extreme heat ranks as the deadliest weather hazard in the United States, and cooling spots have become a vital resource for older […]
