North Carolina
North Carolina has reported 240 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, prompting state and federal health officials to investigate where the foodborne illness is coming from. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora. Referred to as the “explosive diarrhea virus,” people become infected after eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. […]
North Carolina Central University in Durham is set to receive over $110 million in funding from the new North Carolina budget. According to university officials, the state budget for NCCU includes: The budget will also provide funding for faculty and staff, campus improvements and more. In a statement, Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon said, “This investment […]
Governor Josh Stein signed a $34 billion state budget on Tuesday, saying it highlights key priorities including investments in teacher pay, state employees and law enforcement. Republican legislatures finalized the budget last week after nearly a year of negotiations that were delayed due to several issues. Due to the delay, state agencies have been mainly […]
Raleigh city leaders are moving forward with plans for a citywide teen curfew after violence tied to “teen takeovers” over the Fourth of July weekend left several people shot and dozens arrested. An estimated 8,000 teenagers gathered across the city that weekend, law enforcement officials said. Fights broke out in the Brier Creek area, followed […]
First Calvary Baptist Church in Durham is hosting a transformative day of service, community empowerment and giving back with their “Light the City” event. The church explained that Light the City takes faith beyond the church and into the community through acts of support and love. The event will be healt at the Durham County […]
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.