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A high school graduate has gone viral after celebrating her graduation with a split on stage and then walking away without her diploma. Tyvion Campbell sparked a heated debate online when video of her graduation ceremony began circulating across social media. The clip shows Campbell crossing the stage, waving to the crowd, dropping into a […]
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Juneteenth marks the day — June 19, 1865 — when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally heard word of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. More than 160 years later, communities across North Carolina are honoring that legacy with festivals, gospel nights, family cookouts, historical tours, and more. Here […]
On Saturday night (May 30), a mandatory curfew up to a half-mile around the federal detention center outside of Newark, New Jersey known as Delaney Hall was enacted by the city’s mayor, Ras Baraka. It was in response to heightened conflict between federal law enforcement and protesters outside the facilty. Newark Police Department officers and […]
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The key highlight of the 2026 Roots Picnic In Philadelphia this past weekend was Jay-Z’s freestyle which had blistering attacks directed at Drake, Dame Dash and others. That didn’t sit well with their fans, particularly media personality Akademiks. In the freestyle, Jay-Z also took aim at Nicki Minaj, who has been consistently insulting the Hip-Hop […]
An employee was deceived into compromising their account, the company announced late last week.
Downtown Raleigh is rallying behind the Carolina Hurricanes as they compete for the Stanley Cup. Join Downtown Raleigh Alliance and the City of Raleigh at Moore Square for Official Carolina Hurricanes Watch Parties. Fans can enjoy the game on the big screen while gathering with fellow Canes supporters in the heart of downtown. Official Watch […]
Trump plans to replace artists at 'Great American State Fair' with himself.
If you’re a fan of hip-hop and R&B, June is shaping up to be one of the busiest concert months of the year in the Triangle. Here’s a look at some of the biggest shows coming to Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding areas. MGK & Wiz Khalifa June 2 | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at […]
Multiple fights disrupted John Marshall High School’s graduation Wednesday, leading to several detentions and increased security for upcoming ceremonies.
The co-founder and chairman of the “Students For Trump” group, Ryan Fournier, was arrested early Tuesday morning (May 26) and now faces criminal charges of committing domestic assault. It marks the second such alleged incident for Fournier in less than two years. According to reports, the incident between Fournier and a young woman took place […]