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Utilities regulators are holding hearings across central and western North Carolina to let consumers share their thoughts about plans by Duke Energy Carolinas to raise electricity rates by $235 million a year. The North Carolina Utilities Commission is in Winston-Salem on Wednesday for a public hearing on the utility’s request to collect an extra $205 […]
After month of consideration the Wake County school board made a decision on a new Superintendent of schools for Wake County during yesterdays evening meeting. Jim Merrill, superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named Tuesday night as the new superintendent of Wake County schools. Merrill used to work in the Wake school district […]
Soon the residents and students of Wake County schools will learn who their new superintendent will be. The Wake County Board of Education is expected to name the new superintendent during their regular meeting at 5:30 p.m today. The top three candidates are: Dr. Dana Bedden of Irving, Texas, Ann Clark from Charlotte, and Dr. James Merrill from […]
The Senate’s latest tax proposal could eliminate the state’s back to school sales tax holiday by next year. The tax free holiday has been extremely popular for both consumers and businesses with consumers saving money and businesses getting more traffic because of the savings. Although the holiday is popular, the NC Department of Revenue says,it costs […]
It was a great day, great temperture, location and entertainment for the Juneteenth celebration with Spectacular Mag. this past Saturday. Check out Jerry and myself with the ladies from Mt. Peace Book Club… I’ve become any honorary member. They are currently reading, “Jezebel” by Jacquelin Thomas. Thanks ladies!
The North Carolina Chapter of the NAACP is readying for another week of protests that have led to the arrest of nearly 400 people since late April. Chapter president the Rev. William Barber says the seventh week of “Moral Monday” demonstrations at the state Legislature will focus on the environment, health care and the budget […]
Officials say a UNC-CH senior, 20-year-old woman was killed by a falling tree in the 300 block of Chapel Hill’s Franklin Street . A bystander pulled her from under the tree but she was unresponsive and rushed to UNC hospital where she later died. The strong storm left thousands in the area with out […]
Looking for something to do in the Triangle? Check out the featured events below and make sure you frequently check out The Light’s Community Calendar. HERE ARE THIS WEEKS LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS…. Vacation Bible School June 10, 2013 – June 14, 2013 6:30 p.m. MorningStarMissionaryBaptistChurch 4610 Fayetteville Road Durham, NC27713 VacationBibleSchool for all ages, […]
North Carolina Republicans are pushing back harder against weekly protests as another group of demonstrators aligned with the state NAACP face police charges. Many in the group of 84 people arrested Monday at the state legislature were clergy who say the Republican-controlled General Assembly is making policies that hurt the poor and children. The arrests […]
Thursday – June 6 7pm – Victorious Praise Campus (2116 Page Rd. Durham) Evangelist Jekalyn Carr, Paneh Mime Friday – June 7 7pm – Githens Middle School (4800 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham) Old Skool/New Skool basketball, battle of the bands, fashion show, step teams Saturday – June 8 Victorious Praise Campus […]
