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Rapper and entrepreneur Domani stopped by the K97.5 studio to chat with RoyalTea ahead of his performance with K Camp at the Ritz.

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Raleigh families can get ready for the season: Pullen Park’s beloved Holiday Express is back this December. The city announced that tickets for the festive event will go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. through Ticketmaster. In past years, tickets were sold via a virtual line on the city’s website, but the new […]

St. Andrew High School in Jamaica is stirring debate after announcing a ban on “edges,” a popular hairstyle featuring slicked hair around the forehead and temples. The all-girls school shared the policy on Instagram, stating that edges are “not a neat or school-ready look” and emphasizing that maintaining a polished appearance without the style is […]

New test results show U.S. high school students are struggling with core skills, raising concerns about the country’s educational and economic future. Scores for 12th graders in reading and math have dropped to their lowest levels in more than two decades. The drop continues a decade-long decline that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to […]

A New Chapter After Snowfall When Snowfall ended in 2023, fans believed the story of South Central Los Angeles during the crack era had come to a close. Two years later, FX confirmed that the universe would continue. A spin-off is now in production, and excitement is building around where the story will go next. […]

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Money stress isn’t just hitting wallets; it’s stealing rest. A survey found that more than three-quarters of Americans report losing sleep over money concerns. Of those, 52% say their sleepless nights come from personal finances, followed closely by family issues (47%), mental health (39%), health problems (37%), and the economy (35%). The top concern? Paying […]

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Today, the world celebrates the birthday of Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. Over the years, Beyoncé has cemented herself as one of the greatest performers of all time, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking artistry and empowering moments. One of her earliest iconic moments came when Destiny’s Child topped the charts with “Say My Name” in 1999, […]

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Six co-workers who call themselves “The Money Team” are celebrating after scoring a $100,000 Powerball prize. The group includes Dwane Heyward of Georgetown, South Carolina; Keshia Gary of Southern Pines; Thomasine Hairston of Bennettsville, South Carolina; Saad Pressley of Rockingham; Genesis McLaurin of Hamlet; and Kaprise McLean of Laurinburg. They’ve made a tradition of pooling […]

September marks National Suicide Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, offering support, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Across the country, communities and organizations come together to remind us that conversations about suicide and mental health can save lives. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, […]

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Mia Xavier, executive director of Second Chance Pet Adoptions, joined RoyalTea on K97.5 Tuesday morning to discuss the growing need for pet adoption and community support for local animal welfare initiatives. Xavier emphasized that adopting pets saves lives while providing families with loyal companions. “Every adoption opens up space for another animal in need,” she […]

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A man is recovering in the hospital following a stabbing at a popular Raleigh bar early Wednesday morning, the Raleigh Police Department reported. Around 6 a.m., WakeMed staff notified police that a man had arrived with a stab wound. Officers responded to the hospital and then went to Dogwood Bar on Glenwood Avenue, where they […]

Today is National Dog Day, a special day dedicated to celebrating the unconditional love, loyalty, and joy that dogs bring into our lives. For me, this day is extra meaningful. I adopted my first dog last June, shortly after my mother-in-law passed away. We were looking for an emotional support companion to help us through […]