Summers in the Triangle keep climbing. Raleigh, Durham and across the Triangle now see roughly 40 more above-normal summer days than it did in 1970, with average temperatures running about 4.5 degrees warmer. Extreme heat ranks as the deadliest weather hazard in the United States, and cooling spots have become a vital resource for older […]
Families in the Wake County Public School System will pay more for school breakfasts and lunches beginning with the 2026-27 school year after the school board approved another increase in meal prices. The vote comes as the district’s Child Nutrition Services department faces rising costs for labor, food, transportation and other operational expenses. School officials […]
The Raleigh Convention Center may soon be known by a different name as city leaders move forward with a naming rights agreement tied to the downtown venue. The Raleigh City Council recently approved the sale of naming rights for the convention center to Atlantic Union Bank, a move that would rename the facility the Atlantic […]
Raleigh, Durham Named Among America’s Best-Run Cities Two Triangle cities are earning national recognition for strong leadership and quality public services. A new report from WalletHub ranks Durham and Raleigh among the top 25 best-run cities in the United States. The study evaluated 148 cities across the country, measuring how effectively local governments use public […]
Raleigh Prepares for Hurricanes Championship Parade Saturday Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans are expected to line the streets of downtown Raleigh on Saturday as the franchise celebrates its Stanley Cup championship with a victory parade and fan rally in the heart of North Carolina’s capital city. The championship celebration is scheduled to begin at 11 […]
Every month, Melissa Wade and The Light 103.9 honor a local faith leader for their work on the pulpit and in the community with the Pastor of the Month presentation, sponsored by Trice Funeral Home, LLC. Our Pastor of the Month for June is Pastor Charlie M. Lane of Swans Creek Missionary Baptist Church in […]
Sister to Sister Alliance will celebrate its 5th Annual Spring Fling & Fitness for Breast Health Awareness on June 20, 2026, bringing free mammogram screenings and community wellness resources to Wake County women. The Raleigh-based nonprofit, established in October 2021 as a 501(c)(3) survivorship organization, was founded specifically to address the unmet needs of Black […]
Cap and gown season is here. Thousands of students across the Triangle are crossing the stage this month, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. From Durham to Chatham County, families are filling arenas, gymnasiums, and convention centers to cheer on the Class of 2026. Here is everything you need […]
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 […]
Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Erica Campbell brings her celebrated talent to television screens this summer in a brand-new Lifetime movie. Set to premiere on Saturday, June 6 at 8/7c, the faith-based drama Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery marks an exciting new chapter for the beloved singer. The highly anticipated film follows the compelling story of […]
Every month, Melissa Wade and The Light 103.9 honor a local faith leader for their work on the pulpit and in their community with the Pastor of The Month presentation, sponsored by Trice Funeral Home, LLC!
Summer break can get expensive, but families across the Triangle have several low-cost ways to catch a movie this season. From free morning screenings to discounted matinees and outdoor community events, theaters in Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Durham-area communities and Wake Forest are offering plenty of options for parents looking to keep kids entertained. In Raleigh, […]