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Coach Krzyzewski claimed his 999th win in the ACC on Monday night as Duke beat Pitt 79-65. The team is hoping to make that milestone by winning their next game on Sunday as Duke visits St. John’s – to make it 1,000 wins. Check out more highlights of the game HERE. Text “LIGHT” To 37890 […]
Meteorologists are calling for rain all day today and freezing rain later tonight. All this has NC bracing for icy roads and possible power outages by tomorrow morning. Most of Central & Eastern NC are under a winter storm watch beginning Tues. evening until noon on Wednesday. Freezing rain could produce up to a quarter […]
Former ESPN anchor Stuart Scott passed away last Sunday and will be remembered in Raleigh, NC, where his family still resides. Private viewing will be held from 4-8pm on Friday at Providence Baptist Church on Glenwood Ave. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11am at the same venue. There are many family members […]
Former ESPN anchor Stewart Scott will be remembered in Raleigh, NC, where his family still resides. Private viewing will be from 4-8pm on Friday at Providence Baptist Church on Glenwood Ave. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11am at the same venue. Scott was a graduate of UNC – Chapel Hill. Text “LIGHT” […]
The State Board of Education voted in October to begin a 10 point grading scale. This scale would make it easier for students to make higher grades. The Board now has to vote when it will actually start and with whom it will begin. This vote would hopefully set the new scale in motion beginning […]
Durham’s VA Hospital is the latest in restricting visitors because of the latest flu reports. The VA hospital is asking anyone 18 and younger to avoid visiting the medical center. So far this season, 17 people have died from the flu in NC and the CDC reports that NC is one of the most active […]
In the past week flu deaths in NC have doubled from 8 to 17 deaths. The ages range from 7 – over 65 with 9 of the deaths being over 65. The CDC says that NC is one of the most active states for the influenza virus. Several hospitals have put restrictions on visitors barring […]
Here are some local events and Christmas events that are happening this week and weekend and…… Don’t forget to post your announcements on the Light’s Community Spotlight. The community spotlight is free and is just another way of The Light serving our community. Staying connected to the community we are The Light 103.9! Text “LIGHT” […]
Everyone knows about Moses Mathis’ dream to provide a bike for every child who wants one for Christmas. Moses Mathis’ vision turned into reality and he spent many years providing refurbished bikes that he repaired to needy children for Christmas. This is where Moses affectionately got the name “The Bicycle Man.” Moses Mathis passes away […]
Listen as Melissa talks with Pastor Shirley Caesar about their annual Give-A-Way for those in need in the community: Text “LIGHT” To 37890 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else!…Standard Messaging Rates Apply If you are interested or in need call the Shirley Caesar Outreach Ministry at (919) 683-11641 to sign […]
