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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhgbzYT0_5Q Every birthday is a blessing, and one Durham woman is feeling especially blessed as she recently celebrated her 111th birthday! You read correctly: 111 years! As reported by WITN, Catherine Ferrell celebrated her milestone birthday with family and friends at the First Baptist Church in Warsaw. Despite her advanced age, Ferrell is described as a vibrant […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bACph9ftClU The father of the girl killed in the 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade called out the city’s mayor and city council for initially canceling this year’s parade without consulting the family first. As reported by WRAL, Trey Brooks spoke before Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and the City Council during their October 10 meeting. His daughter, Hailey Brooks, […]
As car owners, we have a lot to think about in terms of our commute. We think about traffic, gas prices, road quality, and repairs, among other things. All things considered, we would want our driving experience to be a pleasant one. Thankfully, Raleigh may be one of the best places to do that, as WalletHub named […]
Each October, the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department organizes a range of Halloween events. Get ready with your pumpkins, costumes, and friends to be a part of the excitement this year! Virtual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest Enter our Virtual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest for 2023! How to Enter: Submit a photo of your carved or decorated […]
Koka Booth, the former Mayor of Cary who oversaw its boom into one of the most populous towns in North Carolina, has died.
A double shooting marred Bowie State University's homecoming festivities days after a mass shooting took place at Morgan State University, also a Maryland HBCU. The post Double Shooting Mars Bowie State’s Homecoming Days After Mass Shooting At Morgan State appeared first on NewsOne.
Durham County has ordered a new mobile vehicle that will serve residents as a “mobile Durham County Office.” It will assist with county staff delivering enhanced public outreach and bring more services to the community. The vehicle will be purchased with funds from the approved Durham County budget and is currently being built. The features […]
Tuesday, October 10 is an election day in North Carolina. Citizens in nine counties will cast their votes in 30 municipal races, including three cities in the Triangle: Cary, Durham, and Fayetteville.Â
Hampton University has been selected for a new scholarship program. Mary J. Blige has established the Strength of a Woman Scholarship for current college sophomores at Hampton University that identify as female. PepsiCo., Inc has established a scholarship program to assist current college sophomores at Hampton University, who self-identify as female, and are planning to […]
Kenneka Jenkins' family has finally received justice. The post Prayers Up For Kenneka Jenkins Family As Settlement Finally Reached In 2017 Freezer Death appeared first on NewsOne.
The Orange County Board of Elections (208 S. Cameron Street, Hillsborough) will open Saturday, Oct. 7, to accommodate voters who need a voter ID and can’t make it during normal business hours. Voters can also update their registration or register. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recent changes in state […]
Halloween is weeks away, but if you’re dying to carve out time for spooky fun, Wake County Public Libraries and Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space have some treats for you! Fasten your sheet-belts, because these programs are the pick of the patch. All events are free, but some require registration. Be sure to check the calendars at wake.gov/libraries and wake.gov/parks before […]
