Radio One Raleigh is launching a community initiative called the Help Hub, a dedicated online space designed to connect local residents with vital community resources. As SNAP benefits continue to expire for families across the country, the Help Hub aims to serve as a bridge between those in need and organizations offering support. Through the […]
A North Carolina man is facing four counts of murder after he called 911 Monday night, Oct. 27, and confessed to killing his four children. Their bodies were found in the trunk of a car at a home in Zebulon, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. The man was identified as 38-year-old Wellington Delano […]
The driver in a crash that killed three E.E. Smith High School students in Fayetteville and her sister has been charged, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. Both women are facing several charges, including manslaughter and speeding, the police said late Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened nearly two weeks ago, on Oct. 8, on Rosehill […]
Fairgoers were left dangling 100 feet in the air on a ride at the North Carolina State Fair when the the ride stopped due to a low voltage issue on Thursday, Oct. 16. The ride, called The Vertigo, spins riders on swings above the fairgrounds. A spokesperson with the NC Department of Agriculture said that […]
Protestors are expected to gather across North Carolina this weekend, including some areas across the Triangle. The “No Kings Protests” is a nationwide demonstration against Donald Trump and his abuse of power. This marks the second nationwide protest against the president and the Trump administration this year. In June, several protestors gathered in locations across […]
Early in-person voting for the general elections in November is set to begin Thursday, Oct. 16. According to the North Carolina State Board of Elections, to be eligible to vote in the election, voters must live in that municipality for at least 30 days before Election Day. In-person early voting period will be held between […]
The Fayetteville community continues to mourn after a deadly car crash on Rosehill Road killed three high school football players last week. Many in the community have speculated that speed was a factor in the wreck, with many who live in the area wanting the city to make the road safer before another tragedy occurs. […]
After receiving a preservation grant, The Chicken Hut, an eatery that has served the Durham community for 60 years and has been a pivotal part in the Civil Rights Movement, has officially been recognized as a piece of history. On Monday, Oct. 6, the Durham City Council granted the Chicken Hut, located at 3019 Fayetteville […]
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!
Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem announced that undergraduate students in NC with annual family incomes less than $200,000 per year will attend tuition-free, beginning for students admitted for the 2026 fall semester. The initiative, called the North Carolina Gateway to Wake Forest University, aims to create more opportunities for talented, high-achieving NC students to attend […]
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 September Pastor of the Month is Dr. Thomas C. Leak, who has dedicated 56 years to serving as […]
An inspiring new movement for young girls in mind is taking root in the Triangle area. Founded in August, Girls A.L.I.V.E. (Awareness, Love, Inclusion, Voice and Empowerment) is a new socialization club designed for neurodivergent girls. The organization provides a safe supportive space for the girls navigating life with mental illnesses, autism, ADHD and other […]