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Melissa from The Light 103.9 recently sat down with gospel powerhouse Tamela Mann and comedian David Mann to discuss their highly anticipated Love and Relationship Tour, arriving this Sunday at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Despite a recent fall that left Tamela with an injured arm and a broken blood vessel in her eye, the […]
Trecina “Tina” Campbell — one half of the gospel powerhouse duo Mary Mary — is facing a major shakeup at home … because her husband has officially filed to end their marriage. Tina’s husband, Glendon Campbell, filed for divorce in Los Angeles County on Monday … citing the standard irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, […]
If you’ve ever used an Android phone, you might have a little money coming your way. Tech giant Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement, and some Android users could be eligible for a payout. The lawsuit claimed that Android devices were collecting and sending user data — even when phones were idle — […]
New Restaurants Bring Fresh Flavors to the Triangle The Triangle area—Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill—is buzzing with culinary excitement as a wave of new restaurants and coffee shops opens their doors, offering residents a variety of fresh dining options. Whataburger Makes Its Raleigh DebutThe Texas-based burger chain Whataburger has officially landed in Raleigh, opening its […]
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 April Pastor of the Month is Rev. V. Wayne Wilhelm of Shepherds Flock Baptist Church in Durham, NC. […]
The Raleigh Police Department (RPD) is alerting residents about a scam involving fraudulent “Shop with a Cop” donation requests. Scammers are contacting individuals through phone calls, emails, social media, and mail, pretending to collect funds for the program. According to RPD, these scammers often request personal or financial information, attempting to appear legitimate. However, the […]
Carrie Everett, the former Miss North Carolina, crowned in 2024, passed away late Sunday evening, according to Everett’s family. On Instagram, her family shared, “We are heartbroken to share that last night, the beautiful nightingale, Helen Carrie Everett, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. The cries of her heart became songs that stirred […]
There is something undeniably special about a meal that makes you feel entirely at home. For the past year, Nana Morrison’s Soul Food has brought that exact comforting embrace to Cary, celebrating its one-year anniversary this month. Hank Morrison, son of the restaurant’s founders, recently sat down with Melissa Wade on The Light 103.9 to […]
Gas prices across Raleigh, Durham, and other cities in the Triangle area are continuing to rise as we head into a busy holiday weekend. According to AAA, the national average for gas is $4.08 for a gallon of regular, with a statewide average of around $3.91. Prices across central North Carolina have risen by over […]
It’s been a long time coming for Grammy-winning singer Brandy, who now has her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – a milestone that comes after decades of chart-topping hits. Her star, near the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Argyle Avenue, was unveiled during a ceremony Monday.
North Carolina is still trying to recover more than $100,000 tied to a nonprofit run by the wife of former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson—and so far, no money has come back. The nonprofit, called Balanced Nutrition, used to help childcare centers get reimbursed for meals through a federal program. But state officials say the organization […]
A park in Zebulon that families have enjoyed for years is now at the center of growing concern—and frustration. Town leaders recently shut down Gill Street Park after new soil tests found high levels of lead. But here’s the part that’s raising eyebrows: records show this isn’t new information. In fact, testing from more than […]