This Black History Month, we are honoring the people who are making Black history right here in our community. We invite you to nominate a Local Black History Maker—a leader, innovator, or change-maker whose impact deserves to be recognized and celebrated. Nominations start January 19 until January 23. Voting is from January 24 until January […]
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Award-winning Christian rapper Lecrae responded to the viral Druski Megachurch parody with reflection and said that many real-life churches hold “wolves in the pulpit” and faith leaders manipulating “God’s name for gain.” In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the Grammy-award-winning artist weighed in on the comedian and social media influencer, Drew Desbordes, better known as […]
Every month, Melissa Wade and The Light 103.9 honor a local faith leader for their work on the pulpit and in the community with the Pastor of the Month presentation, sponsored by Trice Funeral Home, LLC. Our January Pastor of the Month is Dr. Harry L. White of Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Raleigh. […]
The Triangle area of North Carolina is gearing up to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a variety of events spanning Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond. From marches to cultural celebrations, here’s a roundup of must-attend activities. Raleigh Raleigh will host several events on January 19, 2026. Start your day with […]
Grammy-award-winning gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin is facing a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse. The lawsuit, filed by Giuseppe Corletto, accuses McClurkin of sexual assault over a period of years while he was his spiritual mentor and employer. The lawsuit, obtained by NBC News, states that Corletto met McClurkin at his church in 2003 when […]
On Wednesday, prominent Atlanta-based pastor Jamal Bryant and his wife, Dr. Karri Bryant, spoke out on the Tamron Hall Show after a dress his wife wore to a recent gala sparked online criticism from social media users and other pastors alike. The dress, a lace black and nude illusion gown, caused a slew of online […]
The celebration of life for gospel innovator and musician Richard Smallwood has been announced. According to a post on the late singer’s Facebook page, the service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The service is set to begin at 12 p.m. with the […]
Richard Smallwood, gospel innovator and eight-time Grammy-nominated artist, has died. He was 77 years old. Family of Smallwood confirmed the news on social media on Tuesday, Dec. 30. According to Variety, Smallwood passed away from complications from kidney failure at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Maryland. “We are saddened to announce the […]
As 2025 comes to a close, communities throughout the North Carolina Triangle are planning a variety of New Year’s Eve events to ring in 2026, from family-friendly festivities to late-night parties across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, and surrounding areas. Downtown Raleigh will once again host WRAL First Night Raleigh, a multi-venue celebration that begins […]
Every month, Melissa Wade and The Light 103.9 honor a local faith leader for their work on the pulpit and in their community with the Pastor of The Month presentation, sponsored by Trice Funeral Home, LLC!
The holidays bring joy, but they also usher in a spike in scams targeting busy shoppers, generous givers and seasonal job seekers. Scammers exploit the hustle and bustle to trick consumers into giving up money or personal information, according to consumer protection sources. Common schemes include fake online stores and social media ads touting deep […]