To the delight of leaders in the local technology sector, Raleigh has landed on a list of top 10 up-and-coming cities for tech job growth. Raleigh has a total Total population: 1,242,974. The number of open information technology jobs: 28,510. Here’s a list of the top tech jobs Top 5 Tech Jobs: Infrastructure Architect Design […]

Well, you know by now that Janet Jackson is coming to Raleigh on Thursday, September 17th at Walnut Creek. And, OF COURSE, Foxy 107/104 has FREE TICKETS. Here’s how you win: All weekend, listen for songs from Janet Jackson. When you hear one, be caller 10 at 1-800-467-FOXY! You get a free pair of tickets.

Well, she told us she was going to embark on a world tour. And she didn’t disappoint. Janet Jackson has announced her Unbreakable tour and Raleigh made the list! She’ll be at Walnut Creek on Thursday, September 17th! Tickets go on sale June 22nd!     Here is a list of all the dates announced […]

The city of Raleigh is suggesting that residents in the area of South Wilmington Street and Tryon Road boil their water for about one minute before consuming for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or making ice. It is not necessary to boil water for showering or other types of external use. Water in that area was […]

The Raleigh police officer suing Starbucks for $750k after hot coffee spilled in his lap will NOT be getting a check from the coffee chain. The 10 jurors were not required to make a unanimous decision according to ABC11. The police officer claimed that the free cup of coffee was delivered to him in a […]

A local police officer is suing Starbucks for $750k over a free cup of coffee that spilled into his lap. The officer says the coffee burns caused his dormant Crohn’s disease to flair up and subsequently led to a surgery to remove part of his intestines. Starbucks claims that the flair up of the Raleigh […]

Do you know someone who has talent? Not just “I sound good in the shower” talent, but “I can out-sing, out-dance, out-rap or out-speak anyone in the Triangle” kind of talent? Send them to 44 Soul Cafe (7361 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh) on Wednesdays from 7-10pm for the Talent Showcase Hosted by Karen Clark. After […]

Three black brothers, ages 17, 14 and 11 were escorted from Crabtree Valley Mall on February 28th, a day when the temps were only in the 30s. Their parents, LaVonda and Craig Bowden believe the boys and a friend were racially profiled, according to the News & Observer. Bobby Medlin, the general manager of Crabtree […]

Katt Williams is currently on tour and will be stopping in Raleigh at the PNC Arena on March 27th. Karen Clark chatted with him about where he gets his comedy inspiration, what he does during his free time and the hit show Empire. Also, area hairstylists are encouraged to enter our ‘Katt Williams Look-Alike Hairstyle Contest.’ […]

We have some scenes from today’s #HKONJ March that took place in downtown Raleigh. This is the 9th year of the march and is organized by the state chapter of the NAACP. Economic sustainability, education and criminal justice were on the agenda of the organizers.               https://twitter.com/ForwardAmerican/status/432238713167290368       […]

Move over Atlanta! Raleigh is coming for your spot! According to Forbes, Raleigh is the #2 major metro in the country for economic success amongst African-Americans! That’s based on home ownership, entrepreneurship and median household income. Looks like we’re doing something right! The 10 cities are: 1. Atlanta 2. Raleigh 3. Washington, D.C. 4. Baltimore […]

Funeral arrangements have been finalized for ESPN anchor Stuart Scott. A public viewing will be held Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church on Glenwood Avenue. The funeral will also be held at the church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. Scott is survived by […]