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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 […]
The B2K vs. Pretty Ricky Verzuz battle is finally happening, and for Millennials everywhere, it’s giving major 106 & Park nostalgia. Both groups helped define the early 2000s with chart-topping hits, screaming fans, signature dance moves, and enough relationship anthems to soundtrack an entire generation’s middle and high school years. As fans continue debating who […]
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 […]
It wasn’t just Trina‘s performance that had people talking at DaBaby’s Be More Grateful Festival. It was her outfit. The Diamond Princess took the stage during the festival on June 14 in Concord, North Carolina, delivering the hits fans know and love. But shortly after videos of her performance hit social media, attention shifted from […]
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and while awareness is important, action matters too. Mental health conversations have become more common in recent years, but many men still struggle to prioritize their emotional well-being. This month is an opportunity to check in with yourself, support others, and build healthier habits that can last long […]
Today, hip-hop fans around the world are celebrating Kendrick Lamar, who turns 39 years old. Born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth has grown from a local rapper with a mixtape buzz into one of the most influential artists of his generation. Over the past decade, Lamar has built a reputation […]
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 […]
The Carolina Hurricanes are heading into Game 2 looking to bounce back after letting Game 1 slip away. The Hurricanes fell 5-4 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, giving Vegas an early 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina couldn’t have asked for a much better start. […]