Local Events
Excited for our upcoming Her Legacy Event with Tina Knowles on Saturday, May 2? Take a look at our schedule ahead of the event! Schedule
Drivers across the country are feeling the pressure as gas prices continue to climb, and North Carolina is no exception. According to AAA, the national average for gas has reached $4.30 per gallon as of April 30. While North Carolina remains slightly lower at $4.02, prices are still hitting hard locally. In Raleigh, the average […]
Award-winning artist and actress Queen Latifah is set to take the stage at North Carolina A&T State University as the commencement speaker for the spring class of 2026. Her selection continues the university’s tradition of bringing in high-profile voices to inspire graduates, following recent speakers like Morris Chestnut and Sunny Hostin. Latifah’s appearance comes during […]
As people across the country celebrate 420, a new conversation is blazing in North Carolina: could marijuana legalization finally be on the horizon? A state advisory group now recommends a major shift in cannabis laws, suggesting that North Carolina move toward legalizing marijuana for adult use and creating a fully regulated market. From Gray Area […]
Restaurants across the US are offering special deals and discounts for 4/20, the unofficial marijuana holiday.
On Friday, Durham’s youth led a crucial, much needed conversation about gun violence in Bull City. “Unmuted: Youth Against Gun Violence Symposium,” presented by GRACED, Inc., brought together Durham teens and North Carolina Central University students to share their experiences with gun violence directly with community leaders and elected officials. The event took place at […]
As April marks Autism Awareness Month, one Raleigh mother is turning a difficult moment into a powerful movement aimed at inclusion and support. Maxine Huggins, a local mom, is stepping up for her son after he faced rejection while trying to find a prom date. Her son, who is on the autism spectrum, asked several […]
Over the past few years, April was usually the month that hip-hop heads and music lovers would make their way to Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park. Dreamville Fest, rapper J. Cole’s NC-based music festival, officially wrapped up last year on April 5 and 6, 2025. The event attracted top performers and fans from across the world […]
Cardi B's Little Miss Drama Tour wowed Raleigh fans despite a delayed start, with her stunning performance, choreography, and stage design.
If you’ve lived in Durham long enough to watch the rent climb and the neighbors leave, the city’s new Accessible Dwelling Unit pilot program was built with you in mind. With this new initiative, homeowners will be able to build small rental units, around 300 square feet large, on their single-family properties. The city is […]
“Is Raleigh boring?” has been trending on social media the past few days. Let’s break down what the city really has to offer. The Nightlife Raleigh isn’t Miami or Atlanta, so if you’re expecting nonstop chaos, you might be disappointed. But the city still has a solid nightlife scene. Areas like Glenwood South and downtown […]
The University of North Carolina has reportedly found its next head coach. According to ESPN, UNC is expected to hire former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone following the departure of Hubert Davis. Malone, 54, brings a championship résumé but little college head coaching experience. While he has spent time as an assistant at the […]