North Carolina
North Carolina is home to booming metropolitan areas, growing suburban communities and historic cities that continue to attract new residents. From Charlotte’s financial center to Wilmington’s coastal charm, the state’s largest cities offer a wide range of lifestyles, industries and attractions. Related: These NC Universities Rank on Forbes ‘America’s Top Colleges’ List The following list […]
Rapper J. Cole is giving fans an opportunity to show off their rap skills during his current tour. Every night during his The Fall-Off World Tour, the North Carolina rapper searches through crowds of fans to go “bar for bar” during his song “Johnny P Caddy” featuring Benny the Butcher. The challenge has grown since […]
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 […]
Back-to-school season is here, and communities across the Triangle are helping local students and families get ready for a new school year. From free backpacks and school supplies to haircuts, health screenings, food, games and family activities, organizations across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fuquay-Varina and Wake Forest are hosting events designed to help students start the […]
A Wake County Superior Court judge has ruled Raleigh’s nightlife permit ordinance illegal and unenforceable, handing a victory to bar and nightclub owners while forcing the city to rethink how it regulates late-night businesses. Judge Paul Holcombe III ruled in August 2025 that the ordinance conflicted with North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. The city […]
Rapsody is back with a stunning new single that samples one of R&B’s greatest. Ahead of her upcoming fifth album, God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops, the NC hip-hop mogul released a new, vulnerable single titled “Apple Juice” that features a sample from D’Angelo’s Voodoo.
Residents across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of North Carolina’s Triangle should prepare for a stormy stretch of weather as an Alert Day has been issued due to the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong thunderstorms. Forecasters say a slow-moving cold front will move through central North Carolina, bringing periods of […]
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 […]
North Carolina has reported 240 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, prompting state and federal health officials to investigate where the foodborne illness is coming from. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora. Referred to as the “explosive diarrhea virus,” people become infected after eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. […]
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 […]
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 […]