The annual backpack giveaway at the Durham Rescue Mission is happening today! Volunteers are on hand to give away 3,000 backpacks at the Center for Hope on Main Street, according to ABC11. The organization also plans to hand out thousands of hotdogs, hundreds of pounds of barbecue and hundreds of bags of groceries.     Facebook: […]

Four more people were arrested for their role in toppling a Confederate monument, that had been standing in front of the old courthouse in Durham’s downtown area. The four will make a court appearance this morning. This brings the number of arrest to eight, but it could go higher. Supporters rallied near the courthouse to […]

Pay attention if you’re going to be driving around in Durham. Duke Energy is reporting a fairly widespread power outage in the Bull City. The affected areas include multiple districts and the downtown area. Many areas are experiencing traffic light outages. At least 13,000 people are without power. Duke Energy hasn’t identified a time for […]

The Durham YMCA has reopened today after yesterday’s chemical spill that sent 40 children to the hospital.       Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark

Downtown Durham is doing big things! The former Jack Tar Hotel that once sported the signage ‘We Want Oprah!!!” is now the Unscripted Hotel.     Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark

Join Foxy 107/104 and Spectacular Magazine, Saturday, June 18th for the 13th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration in Durham. The event will be held on East Main St. (between. Roxboro and Dillard Streets) from 1am til 10pm. Juneteenth features Sunshine Anderson, vendors, food, a health fair, motivational speakers, kid’s activities and great entertainment. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 1:00 […]

Seven-year-old Kamari Munerlyn was shot and killed while riding in the back of an SUV after leaving a swimming pool. He was a first-grader of at Eastway Elementary School in Durham. Police believe the incident was intentional. There were 5 adults and 5 children in the vehicle when the shooting happened on Guess Road. Kamari was the […]

Are you looking for ways to “love” the Earth on a local level and make a global impact? If so, attend Durham’s 2017 Earth Day Festival to enjoy green activities and learn about sustainable practices. The festival, sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Durham Parks Foundation, will be held on Sunday, […]

At around 10:30 this morning, two men were shot at a location in Durham and drove to a convenience store located at Fayetteville Street and Cook Road. The two victims were taken to an area hospital from the convenience store. Because of their close proximity to the convenience store, Hillside High School and W.G. Pearson […]

The Durham YouthWork Internship Program is hosting six sessions in the coming weeks to help youth complete the online application process for possible summer internships. The Durham YouthWork Internship Program, administered by the City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development, is now accepting online applications for approximately 200 summer employment opportunities for youth […]

Do you know someone in Durham who could use some heating assistance? Please share this information with them.       Follow Karen Clark on Social Media Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark

The NCDOT encourages everyone to stay off the roads.