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Durham's 53rd annual Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival kicked off Saturday at Rocky Quarry Park.

The American Hiking Society's National Trails Day will take place on June 3 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A 5K walk-hike along the Fan Branch Trail at Southern Community Park has been organised, aiming to get participants 6,000+ steps in for the day.

Iva McCrae has been celebrated as the 'Mother of the Year' for the city of Durham and 'Teacher of the Year' for Durham County.

Two Triangle businesses have been nominated as part of USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice 2023 competition.

Carlos Vanegas of Durham tried his luck on a $30 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize. Vanegas bought his lucky Millionaire Maker ticket from Family Fare on West Main Street in Durham. He collected his prize at lottery headquarters Tuesday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,259. Ticket sales from scratch-off […]

Honor Juneteenth with the greater Durham community at this cookout-style community event featuring goods from Chef Ricky Moore, Chez Moi Bakery, Mike D's BBQ, Nzingas Kitchen, and Ideal Bartending Co.

On a fateful day, a small and fragile Pit Bull puppy was discovered on the side of the road, in Durham, NC, her broken jaw leaving her in critical condition. The sight was gut-wrenching as her injury revealed the depths of her suffering. It quickly became evident that she was...

The Durham singing-stepping group known as The Lover Boyz is performing at The Pinhook this Sunday. Some of the members have been singing for more than 30 years. They stopped by the WUNC studio recently to offer a little taste of what it will sound like when they take the stage.

James Brown of Cary took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 prize. Brown bought his lucky Ice ticket from the Harris Teeter on Grande Heights Drive in Cary. He collected his prize at lottery headquarters Tuesday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $142,501. Ticket sales from scratch-off […]

The Soccer Tournament kicks off in Cary on Thursday morning, with 32 teams playing for a chance to win $1 million.

June is here. Celebrate with live performances from Peter Frampton, Souls of Mischief, All Time Low and many more.🎤 June 3: Irish singer Dermot Kennedy comes to Red Hat Amphitheater.🪩 June 3: Electronic dance venue The Fruit hosts a '90s-themed rave.🎹 June 6: Pianist Bruce Hornsby and his band visit Meymandi Concert Hall.🎸 June 16: Asheville alt rockers Wednesday play The Cat's Cradle.🧷 June 26: Punk rock group Joyce Manor makes a stop at The Cat's Cradle.🎙 June 7: Coastal Credit Union Music Park hosts a throwback extravaganza featuring TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue and Sean Kingston.🌲 June 14: Folk rocker Noah Kahan plays Red Hat Amphitheater.🎸 June 16: Pop-punk legend All Time Low counts us in at The Ritz.🤠 June 16: Country music star Dierks Bentley performs at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.🪙 June 23: Listen to country singer Jo Dee Messina perform "Heads Carolina, Tails California" at The Ritz.🥁 June 24: Iconic Hip Hop group Souls of Mischief comes to the Pour House Music Hall.🎸 June 24: Peter Frampton comes alive at Red Hat Amphitheater.

The Little Shops of Mebane, a delightful space along N. Third Street that has a variety of crafts and other items, now has a new tenant. On Saturday, May 20, a Grand Opening was held for the new Josh’s Hope Expansion, titled “Shop for Hope.” The new retail space officially opened its doors and welcomed guests and the public in for a look at its new variety of crafts and specialized merchandise.

In this episode, Tommy and I return to our land to work more on our wild pond, which is quickly getting the better of us. Special shout out to my dad for all his help and to both my parents for cooking and putting up with us. Also, we're probably the last people on earth who have never eaten at a Panera Bread, so we got the opportunity to try that. If you're in the market for a really cool salt or fresh water fish store, this place has it all and the people are pretty great, also. <a href="https://www.thefishroom.net/collections/cary-inventory">https://www.thefishroom.net/collections/cary-inventory</a>

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham’s favorite summertime tradition will be returning this Saturday with a special celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival is a family-friendly, fun-filled festival that has been happening for more than 50 years. Organizers said guests can expect an extraordinary lineup of artists, and aims to be an ultimate celebration and ode to the innovative genre of hip-hop in the Bull City.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.

B grade at a hotel eatery in Johnston County this week. No sanitizer to clean surfaces, equipment, utensils.

Triangle Restaurant Week starts on Monday and will include more than 40 restaurants. The event runs from June 5 to Sunday, June 11, with restaurants in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Chapel Hill and Durham offering prix-fixe menus priced between $20 and $50. Raleigh. Capital Club 16 (German) - $20-$45 Coquette...

Each month in 2023 (other than January), The Cary Report will feature a different greenway! There are 39 greenways located in Cary, and each article will feature information about the greenway so that you can plan your next walk.You can click here to view the others!

This colorful and carefully curated garden links Morrisville couple Berry and Dick Hayter to their roots in Zimbabwe and beyond. In the backyard of Berry and Dick Hayter’s home, crimson and gold gloriosa lilies dance like flames. This spring-planted bulb is a darling of the garden, partly because it’s the national flower of Zimbabwe, where both Berry and Dick were raised.

CARY, N.C. — Alfa Jae Salon in Cary is known for hairstyles that instill self-confidence and showcase their clients passion in vivid colors. Owner Jae Betts says she wants every client who enters her salon to feel like the best version of themselves. "I want them to feel like...