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North Carolina Central University men’s basketball coach Levelle Moton is once again helping Raleigh families get ready for the school year with his 17th annual Back to School Community Day Saturday at the Raleigh Boys Club. Moton spoke with RoyalTea on K97.5 about the free community event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
If it feels like back-to-school shopping is costing more this year, you’re not alone! A new Good Morning America/Ipsos poll found that the majority of parents believe school supplies, clothing, and other back-to-school essentials are more expensive than they were a year ago. As a result, families expect to spend an average of nearly $900 […]
R&B in the Park with Carl Thomas and Chrisette Michele LIVE Saturday August 29th to Old Historic Durham Ballpark. CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR SEAT
If you were anywhere near Enigma on Saturday, you already know one thing: Plies knows how to throw a party. The Florida rapper brought his 1st Annual “40 & Up With a Good Job” All White Day Party to Raleigh on July 25, and hundreds of fans showed up dressed in their best white outfits. […]
🌊 ROD WAVE is bringing the “Don’t Look Down” Tour to Raleigh, NC! 🎤📍 Raleigh, NC📅 September 15 – Lenovo Center🎟️ Tickets available now at TicketmasterDon’t miss this one!
The wait is almost over. Usher and Chris Brown are bringing The R&B Tour to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte this weekend, with shows on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18. If you’re one of the thousands of fans making the trip, here’s everything you should know before heading to the stadium. What […]
Raleigh leaders are considering a new teen curfew following a chaotic Fourth of July weekend that saw multiple fights, shootings, and thousands of young people gathering across the city. Mayor Janet Cowell told WRAL News she is exploring the possibility of a curfew for anyone 17 years old and younger after violence broke out in […]
If you have outdoor plans this week or for the Fourth of July weekend, be prepared for dangerously hot temperatures. Forecasters say an intense heat wave will settle over central North Carolina beginning Wednesday and continue through the holiday weekend. Actual air temperatures are expected to climb close to or above 100 degrees, while the […]
If you planned to visit the North Carolina DMV on South Miami Boulevard in Durham this week, you’ll need to make other arrangements. The DMV office has temporarily closed after state officials say a customer brought bed bugs into the building last week. Cones now block the entrance to the location, and signs posted on […]
Looking for something to do this Fourth of July? Whether you’re searching for the biggest fireworks show, family-friendly activities, or live music, there are plenty of celebrations happening across the Triangle. Here’s a look at some of the biggest Independence Day events taking place in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, and beyond. July […]
Rod Wave is officially heading back to North Carolina. The chart-topping rapper and singer has announced his 2026 Don’t Look Down Tour, and Raleigh is one of the stops. Fans will be able to catch Rod Wave live at Lenovo Center on September 15 as part of what is being billed as his biggest headlining […]
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 […]
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