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A tragic car crash in Fayetteville, North Carolina, claimed the life of a 2-year-old and left a 4-year-old critically injured on Thursday, April 23. The incident occurred on Mena Drive in the Gray’s Creek area, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities reported that the children were being pulled in a plastic toy car […]
Residents of a Durham neighborhood were startled this week when a black bear was caught on camera wandering near Sandy Creek Park and Highway 501. The sighting, which occurred in broad daylight, has sparked conversations about wildlife activity in the area. The bear was seen strolling up a residential driveway, and neighbors later discovered what […]
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 […]
Taking charge of your health is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and your family. Recently, Mir.I.Am sat down with Dr. Joan Packenham, a lead researcher at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, to discuss an incredible community event: the upcoming Women’s Health Awareness Conference 2026. Navigating Every Life […]
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 […]
Durham native and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alum, Joshua Suitor, has been cast in Netflix’s reboot of the beloved, nostalgic TV series A Different World. Suitor previously had a role in the Hulu series All’s Fair, and is set to be at the campus of Hillman College, a fictional HBCU on the […]
With the tax deadline coming up, experts are warning that scammers are getting more aggressive—and they’re specifically targeting people’s tax refunds. This time of year is prime opportunity for fraudsters. As people rush to file their returns and look forward to getting money back, scammers try to take advantage of that urgency and confusion. They […]
Spring break travel plans are being disrupted for many people this year as global tensions continue to rise. Concerns about safety in certain parts of the world—particularly in the Middle East and areas of Mexico—are causing travelers to reconsider or cancel their trips. Travel experts say cancellations have surged recently, with rates about 60% higher […]
This case started with one young woman—and ended with a verdict that could ripple across the entire tech industry. In a Los Angeles courtroom, a jury has decided that two of the biggest platforms in the world—Instagram and YouTube—played a role in harming her mental health. After days of deliberation, jurors found their parent companies, […]