Grammy Award-winning gospel artist and actress Tamela Mann is venturing into a new business showcasing her love for all things flavor and spice. The singer announced that she is releasing Mama Mann’s Kitchen Seasoning Blend Collection. “Mama Mann’s Kitchen is all about love you can taste,” said Mann in a statement with the Gospel Music […]
Media mogul Tyler Perry has donated nearly $1.4 million to charitable organizations supporting families affected by the lapse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “If you’ve never been poor, then you may not fully understand the life changing impact SNAP benefits mean to hard-working people, to our seniors and to our children,” the director told […]
Gospel legend Yolanda Adams is set to make her Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen, the acclaimed musical inspired by Alicia Keys’ life and music. The four-time Grammy Award winner will step into the role of Miss Liza Jane, a character originally brought to life by Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis. Adams, 64, will begin her Broadway […]
Community members are preparing to gather for the 27th Annual Veterans Day Celebration on November 11th. The event will take place at the Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center and is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of all veterans. Sponsored by several local organizations, the ceremony stands as a significant tradition in the county. It […]
Voters across 380 North Carolina municipalities will head to the polls Tuesday for local elections that will shape city leadership for years to come. In Durham, Mayor Leonardo Williams is defending his seat against challenger Anjanee Bell after a decisive primary victory. The Durham City Council also faces potential changes, with several members in competitive […]
A federal government shutdown threatens to halt SNAP benefits for North Carolina households starting Nov. 1 unless Congress restores funding. In response, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is mobilizing to prevent widespread food insecurity. The food bank has identified essential items for donation to support families who will be affected. Several […]
A new invention from the Harvard Innovation Lab could revolutionize the hair braiding experience, reducing a process that often takes hours down to mere minutes. Halo Braid, winner of the 2025 President’s Innovation Challenge Award, is the first robot designed to finish braids after a stylist begins them. The patent-pending device, which looks like a […]
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is facing a surge in demand as a potential government shutdown and looming cuts to SNAP benefits threaten to worsen food insecurity across the region. In a recent interview with Melissa Wade of The Light 103.9, Jason Stephany, the Food Bank’s Vice President of Communications, described […]
Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling nearly 5 million pounds of frozen chicken products due to potential contamination with metal pieces. The Austin, Minnesota-based company announced the recall in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall affects approximately 4,874,815 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken items. These products were […]
Popeyes is bringing back its popular Cajun-style turkey just in time for Thanksgiving. The 11–13 lb turkey comes pre-seasoned, precooked, and frozen—just thaw, heat, and serve. In-store pickup starts at $54.99, while online delivery via popeyes.com/turkeys costs $99. The turkey is marinated with Louisiana spices, slow-roasted, and flash-fried for flavor. Customers should thaw it for […]
Police say excessive speed caused the Oct. 8 crash on Rosehill Road in Fayetteville that killed three E.E. Smith High School students and critically injured the driver. A gray 2024 Honda Civic ran off the road, hit a pole, went down an embankment, and struck a tree. The speed limit is 45 mph, with a […]
A federal judge has ruled that Rev. William Barber II’s lawsuit against AMC Theaters can move forward. The suit, filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, stems from a December 2023 incident in Greenville, NC, where Barber was denied disability accommodations despite reserving accessible seating. He was asked for a doctor’s note and later escorted […]