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For Jordan Estella Hankerson, performing in TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is more than just a role; it’s a homecoming. The Durham native, who plays an Ikette in the national touring production, recently shared her excitement with Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3 about returning to her Bull City roots. A proud graduate of Hillside […]
For millions of families, SNAP benefits are a lifeline. As a looming lapse in funding puts that critical support at risk, many Americans right now are wondering how they’ll continue to put food on the table. At Instacart, we believe every family should have access to the nutritious food they need — every single day, […]
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is seeing an unprecedented demand for services, creating what one official calls “the perfect storm in the worst possible way” for local food insecurity. During a recent interview on Foxy 107.1/104.3 with Karen Clark, Jason Stephany, the food bank’s vice president of communications, highlighted the growing […]
As North Carolina Central University (NCCU) kicks off its highly anticipated Homecoming Week, Student Government Association President Sha’Lexus Sanders joined Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3 to share what makes this celebration unlike any other. Known as “The Ultimate Homecoming Experience,” the weeklong festivities are more than parties and parades — they’re a powerful reminder of […]
As the SAS Championship prepares for its annual tournament, the spotlight shines brightly on the HBCU Invitational, an event providing a crucial platform for student-athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Mesha Levister, the director of both the men’s and women’s golf programs at North Carolina A&T State University, recently discussed the event’s significance in […]
October is both National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and National Pit Bull Appreciation Month, a time to not only encourage adoptions but also to shine a light on breeds that are too often overlooked. All month long, the Wake County Animal Center is offering dogs who have been in the shelter for more than […]
The Hillshire Brands Company is voluntarily recalling select State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick and Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick. A limited number of products have been found to include extraneous pieces of wooden stick within the batter portion of the products, and out of an abundance of caution, the company […]
As an ongoing commitment to make ballet and the performing arts accessible to everyone in our community, the Carolina Ballet has partnered with the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts to host five free children’s classes. “We’re proud to be breaking down barriers and inviting young people from all backgrounds to experience the beauty […]
The Town of Wake Forest is excited to host its third annual Mental Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. We are no longer accepting applications from Vendor Advocates and Nonprofit Organizations interested in participating. Led by Commissioner Nick Sliwinski, this free event aims to raise awareness […]
Need internet access at home? The City of Durham and Durham County are teaming up to give low-income residents 600 MiFi hotspots with free internet service for a limited time. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the new MiFi Distribution Program will provide eligible households with internet-enabled devices and reliable connectivity to help […]
On Tuesday, PBS North Carolina announced that due to the recent $9 million cuts in federal funding, they are offering voluntary separation offers to employees.
Businesses and residents in Orange County who were impacted by the severe storms and flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Applications are being accepted at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center located at the Drakeford Library Complex at 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. […]