North Carolina
Dr. Prezell Robinson, the eighth president of Raleigh’s Saint Augustine’s University, died Monday, June 29. He was 105 years old. His family announced his passing in a press release and requested prayers and support during this time after his loss. A 1964 graduate of St. Augustine, Dr. Robinson returned to the university as a faculty […]
Gospel powerhouse Lonnie Hunter recently sat down with Melissa Wade of The Light 103.9 to share the story behind his new single, “Flow Like a River.” The song earned the coveted “Pick Hit of the Week,” and Hunter opened up about why this track means so much to him. “I’m living with this song, and […]
Tangled Vows Raleigh: Ursula Edwards Talks Gripping Stage Play When the stage lights come up at the Martin Marietta Center on July 18, audiences in Raleigh will get more than a night of entertainment. They’ll get a mirror. Ursula Edwards, the writer, director, and producer behind “Tangled Vows” and her company Inspire 23 Productions, recently […]
Families in the Wake County Public School System will pay more for school breakfasts and lunches beginning with the 2026-27 school year after the school board approved another increase in meal prices. The vote comes as the district’s Child Nutrition Services department faces rising costs for labor, food, transportation and other operational expenses. School officials […]
The Raleigh Convention Center may soon be known by a different name as city leaders move forward with a naming rights agreement tied to the downtown venue. The Raleigh City Council recently approved the sale of naming rights for the convention center to Atlantic Union Bank, a move that would rename the facility the Atlantic […]
Raleigh, Durham Named Among America’s Best-Run Cities Two Triangle cities are earning national recognition for strong leadership and quality public services. A new report from WalletHub ranks Durham and Raleigh among the top 25 best-run cities in the United States. The study evaluated 148 cities across the country, measuring how effectively local governments use public […]
Ben Crump traveled to Shelby, NC, and announced to a packed crowd at City Of God Family Worship Center that he and his legal team will represent Cherrie Moore.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Graduation week is here, and the Triangle is getting ready for one of its busiest and most meaningful weekends of the year. Across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and nearby communities, thousands of students will walk the stage, hear from high-profile speakers, and celebrate years of hard work with family and friends. This guide to Triangle […]
Excited for our upcoming Her Legacy Event with Tina Knowles on Saturday, May 2? Take a look at our schedule ahead of the event! Schedule