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A soon to be NFL Hall of Famer is calling it a career. Julius Peppers, the Carolina Panthers DE and the franchise’s No. 2 overall draft pick and 2002 has announced his retirement on Friday. Peppers, 39, ranks fourth all-time in NFL history with 159.5 sacks. “Only time can reveal what’s next, but my time […]
Did you know there are people making a difference right here in our community? They are making black history every day! Join 105.3 RNB as we recognize “I Am Carolina’s Black History.” Nominate someone you believe is making black history, every day, in our community. Brought To You By North Carolina Education Lottery, Blue Cross Blue […]
Air traffic controllers and TSA agents at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport are among some of the 800,000 federal workers who went without pay during the 35-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. Hopefully these workers will see a paycheck and backpay by Friday. The government reopened Monday, and RDU employees and other federal workers […]
The Duke University professor who asked Chinese students to speak English instead of their native language steps down as the head of a master’s program. Read more in the link below. SOURCE: cnn.com
There was a clear message sent to Raleigh by District 104 Voters during the 2018 Mid-Term Elections: Bi-Partisanship and Consensus. When the North Carolina House of Representatives begin session next week, Attorney Brandon Lofton plans to champion his district’s message. With the grip of a Republican Super majority finally loosened, Rep. Lofton believes a spirit […]
There was a clear message sent to Raleigh by District 104 Voters during the 2018 Mid-Term Elections: Bi-Partisanship and Consensus. When the North Carolina House of Representatives begin session next week, Attorney Brandon Lofton plans to champion his district’s message. With the grip of a Republican Super majority finally loosened, Rep. Lofton believes a spirit […]
There was a clear message sent to Raleigh by District 104 Voters during the 2018 Mid-Term Elections: Bi-Partisanship and Consensus. When the North Carolina House of Representatives begin session next week, Attorney Brandon Lofton plans to champion his district’s message. With the grip of a Republican Super majority finally loosened, Rep. Lofton believes a spirit […]
UPDATE: January 25, 2019 It took three days for a search team to find Casey Hathaway alive. Police reported that Casey is in good spirits and has been reunited with his family. 3 year old Casey Hathaway went missing about 1pm on Tuesday afternoon from his grandmother’s backyard and today the search continues. Officials […]
Researchers say the connection that minority students have with minority teachers can help them academically as well as socially. WRAL will discuss the topic tonight at 5:30. source: WRAL.com Researchers say that kind of connection is crucial, especially between students and teachers of color, and can help minority students perform better in reading and math, score […]
It’s a significant challenge for formerly incarcerated people to return to society without stigma, the prospects of employment and the tools to make it in ever-changing social and political landscape. There are many communities in our country that are simply averse to welcoming ex-offenders back into society. But Stephan “Coach Q” Askew, CEO of the […]
Join Praise 100.9 this weekend as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by playing part in these activities! 2019 ATRIUM HEALTH MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE – SATURDAY, JANUARY 19TH – UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, 10AM The parade will march down Tryon Street, beginning at 9th Street and ending at Stonewall Street. More than 100 community […]
Today marks the day two years ago that native son, Bishop Eddie Long passed away. Just months ago Pastor Jamal Bryant was installed as the leader of New Birth in Atlanta. We are remembering his last visit to the Praise studios in 2015 and his inspiring words about dreaming and hope. Take a listen!
