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The holiday season officially kicks off in Raleigh this weekend as the 81st annual Raleigh Christmas Parade rolls through downtown tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 22, continuing a long-standing tradition that draws thousands each year. Festivities begin the night before with the Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting on Friday, setting the stage for a full weekend of holiday […]
Wake County Public Schools experienced a major spike in student absences on Tuesday, following reports of federal immigration enforcement actions taking place in communities across the Triangle. According to district officials, 19,471 students were absent, representing 10.79% of enrolled students. Less than two weeks earlier, on October 27, the district recorded just 11,630 absences, or […]
R&B-pop sensations B2K are reuniting once again! This time, they’re joining forces with rap icon Bow Wow for the highly anticipated Boys 4 Life Tour, a 28-city run powered by the Black Promoters Collective. The tour kicks off Feb. 12, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. This marks a full-circle moment for […]
Today, we’re sending a major salute to the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, as the Bruhz celebrate Founders Day! Created on November 17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University, Omega Psi Phi has been a pillar in the Black community for more than a century, leading in scholarship, service, brotherhood, and leadership […]
AT&T customers impacted by data breaches in 2019 and 2024 now have additional time to file for a portion of the company’s $177 million class-action settlement. These breaches exposed sensitive personal details, including Social Security numbers, call and text logs, dates of birth, and home addresses. AT&T established two separate settlement funds to compensate affected […]
NBA superstar Jayson Tatum showed some major love to North Carolina Central University’s men’s basketball team. Right before the Eagles tipped off their new season, the Boston Celtics forward sent over brand-new pairs of his JT 4 sneakers, turning what was supposed to be a regular team meeting into an unforgettable moment. The team gathered […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
This National Coaches Day, we’re celebrating one of North Carolina’s most respected leaders, Coach LeVelle Moton of North Carolina Central University. Recently, Governor Josh Stein presented him with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state’s highest civilian honor. The award recognizes his dedication to service, leadership, and lasting community impact. Coach Moton has […]