About RoyalTea
Originally from Warrenton, NC, RoyalTea is a dynamic radio personality, host, and media professional. Starting at Raleigh Television Network, she discovered her passion for media. Her radio journey began at East Carolina University, leading to Radio One Charlotte. Rising swiftly, she became the overnight personality for 102.5 The Block and was later promoted to weekend afternoons. Affectionately called everybody's "homegirl," RoyalTea now lights up middays on K97.5, bringing her infectious energy and love for music to listeners daily. A true radio royalty, she's a dynamic force in the industry.
If you or someone you know could use a little extra help this week, there’s a FREE food giveaway happening Monday, November 3, starting at 2:00 p.m. at 1209 N. Elizabeth Street, just east of downtown Durham. According to the Durham Downtown Facebook Page, guests can arrive as early as 12:30 p.m. to sign in. […]
As the holiday season approaches, many people are on the hunt for extra income, and scammers know it. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), hundreds of people have already reported receiving fake job offers via text messages this year. These messages often look legitimate, but they’re designed to steal your personal information or money. […]
Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, as a Category 5 storm with winds topping 185 miles per hour, making it one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the island. The storm tore through Southwestern Jamaica, leaving homes destroyed, roads flooded, and families in urgent need of food, water, and medical care. […]
With the federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) running out (and many families facing tighter grocery budgets), I’m keeping it real with Y’all: you can still eat good without breaking the bank. I’m talking meals for under ten dollars that feed the whole crew. Grab pen & paper. 1. Spaghetti Dinner 2. […]
If you didn’t know before, you know now. The Triangle is where the heat is in North Carolina. Between major artists pulling up, wild homecoming energy, and a nightlife that just keeps growing, this area is the new hotspot for music and culture in the South. Let’s talk about what went down. First up, Chris […]
The federal government shutdown is now hitting home. Millions of Americans who depend on food stamps could lose support next month. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps more than forty million people. Without new funding, benefits will stop on November 1st. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed it will not use emergency funds […]
If you have been waiting for the perfect time to visit the North Carolina State Fair, today is the day. It is Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day, also known as Free Can Day, and you can get in for free just by giving back. Here is how it works: bring six non-perishable food items to […]
Raleigh, it’s about to be up! NBA YoungBoy is pulling up to the city this Friday, and if you know anything about YB fans, you know it’s going to be wild. Whether you’ve been with him since the 38 Baby days or you just got hip, the energy he brings is unmatched. And he’s not […]
Nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could see their food benefits cut off or reduced in November if the federal funding gap continues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the government won’t have enough money to cover full SNAP payments unless Congress or the administration steps in soon. […]
College Application Week is your chance to apply to many North Carolina colleges and universities without paying an application fee! From October 20, 2025 (7:30 a.m. ET) through October 26, 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET), participating schools across the state will waive their application fees. Check out the list of colleges waiving fees at the bottom […]
After the Breezy Bowl concert at Carter-Finley Stadium, frustration spilled across social media as fans tried to make sense of the massive traffic meltdown. Thousands were stuck on I-40, Trinity Road, Blue Ridge Road, or Edwards Mill Road for hours. Some abandoned their cars and walked on the interstate just to get to the show […]
The standstill during the Chris Brown “Breezy Bowl” concert earlier this week is still a hot topic in Raleigh. Thousands of fans reported being stuck in traffic for hours trying to get to Carter-Finley Stadium. Some people left their cars on I-40 and started walking along the interstate, hoping to make it in time. Now, […]