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Raleigh Prepares for Hurricanes Championship Parade Saturday Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans are expected to line the streets of downtown Raleigh on Saturday as the franchise celebrates its Stanley Cup championship with a victory parade and fan rally in the heart of North Carolina’s capital city. The championship celebration is scheduled to begin at 11 […]
Raleigh’s small business community has something powerful to look forward to. The City of Raleigh’s 27th Annual Small Business Expo and Conference is set for Wednesday, June 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at NC State’s McKimmon Center on Gorman Street in Raleigh — and this year promises to be one for the books. Karen […]
Sister to Sister Alliance will celebrate its 5th Annual Spring Fling & Fitness for Breast Health Awareness on June 20, 2026, bringing free mammogram screenings and community wellness resources to Wake County women. The Raleigh-based nonprofit, established in October 2021 as a 501(c)(3) survivorship organization, was founded specifically to address the unmet needs of Black […]
Cap and gown season is here. Thousands of students across the Triangle are crossing the stage this month, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. From Durham to Chatham County, families are filling arenas, gymnasiums, and convention centers to cheer on the Class of 2026. Here is everything you need […]
Juneteenth marks the day — June 19, 1865 — when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally heard word of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. More than 160 years later, communities across North Carolina are honoring that legacy with festivals, gospel nights, family cookouts, historical tours, and more. Here […]
Downtown Raleigh is rallying behind the Carolina Hurricanes as they compete for the Stanley Cup. Join Downtown Raleigh Alliance and the City of Raleigh at Moore Square for Official Carolina Hurricanes Watch Parties. Fans can enjoy the game on the big screen while gathering with fellow Canes supporters in the heart of downtown. Official Watch […]
As the unofficial start of summer kicks off, the City of Raleigh is looking to hire more lifeguards for the busy pool season. While all eight aquatic centers are fully staffed, the city wants to add 40 to 50 more lifeguards to make sure every part of every pool can stay open — especially during […]
Summer break can get expensive, but families across the Triangle have several low-cost ways to catch a movie this season. From free morning screenings to discounted matinees and outdoor community events, theaters in Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Durham-area communities and Wake Forest are offering plenty of options for parents looking to keep kids entertained. In Raleigh, […]
Memorial Day weekend is one of the first big tests of summer travel in the Carolinas. Beach towns begin to fill, roads back up and parking gets harder to find by midmorning. For travelers planning a coastal escape, the best move is to pick the right beach before the traffic and crowds peak. Here is […]
The Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham has been a long-standing staple in the Bull City for over fifty years. The 2026 festival took place last Saturday, May 16. Though the city is still recovering from the 2024 booking controversy with the festival, this year the festival welcomed thousands excited to celebrate and honor their […]
The Light 103.9 has been nominated for Top Market Radio Station of the Year on the Stellar Awards ballot, marking a major honor for the gospel station and its listeners across North Carolina and beyond. The nomination was announced by Melissa Wade, who encouraged supporters to take part in the public voting process before the […]
Goodyear’s planned closure of its Fayetteville plant is poised to send a hard shock through the local economy, putting thousands of workers and their families on uncertain ground. The company said it is in discussions with the United Steelworkers to close the plant by the end of 2027, ending more than 55 years of manufacturing […]