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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. […]
Master P stopped by K97.5 for a conversation with Big Mo, laying out plans for the Cash Money No Limit Tour and its Sept. 19 stop in Raleigh, North Carolina. The rap mogul, born Percy Miller, framed the tour as a milestone moment for hip-hop, calling it “one more time for the streets.” “It’s the […]
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. […]
If you’ve been following LuvaboyTJ’s journey, you know this isn’t our first conversation. After catching up with him during Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl Tour, K97.5 reunited with the artist backstage at the R&B Tour stop in Charlotte on July 17, where he gave us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life on one of the biggest […]
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 […]
Hip-hop fans from across the Carolinas are heading to Concord this weekend for one of the biggest events of the summer. DaBaby’s inaugural Be More Grateful Festival takes over Route 29 Pavilion on Saturday, June 13. When and Where Is It? The Be More Grateful Festival takes place Saturday, June 13 at Route 29 Pavilion […]
The search for two inmates who escaped from a North Carolina jail has come to an end. Authorities announced that Michael Miles Jr., 33, and Lishawn Knott, 21, were taken back into custody early Tuesday morning, nearly a week after escaping from the Vance County Detention Center. The pair escaped around 2 p.m. on June […]