Spectacular Magazine

09/04/2026

Granville County Officials Warn Early Voting Site Move Could Suppress Oxford Black Vote

In the return of Spectacular Magazine’s PC Politics, three municipal leaders challenge Granville County’s approved early-voting plan and call on residents to turn concern into turnout. OXFORD, N.C. — Three Granville County municipal leaders say moving Oxford’s busiest early-voting location from the centrally located Public Works Complex to the Granville County Convention and Expo Center could make voting harder for residents without reliable transportation and disproportionately affect Black voters....

Granville County commissioners warn that moving Oxford’s busiest early-voting site could burden Black, low-income and transportation-limited

08/20/2026

Durham Police Release Update on August 14 Shooting

The Durham Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 900 block of E Main Street on August 14. After investigating the situation, the victim has been identified as Dashawna Williams, 23 years old, of Durham, NC. At approximately 12:38 a.m., officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound in the 900 block of E Main St. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male and adult female who had been shot....

The Durham Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 900 block of E Main … Read More

08/19/2026

Teen Arrested in Staten Island Charged in July 4 Raleigh Shooting

Raleigh Police detectives obtained a secure custody order for a 15-year-old juvenile in connection with the violence that occurred on July 4 in the Brier Creek area. On August 18, 2026, members of the United States Marshal Service, took the juvenile into custody in Staten Island, New York. The juvenile was transferred to a juvenile facility and will wait to be extradited back to North Carolina....

Raleigh Police detectives obtained a secure custody order for a 15-year-old juvenile in connection with … Read More

08/10/2026

Durham has a new police chief. Stephanie Mardis, a veteran law enforcement leader with more than 24 years of experience, has been selected to lead the Durham Police Department as the city launches an ambitious strategy to reduce shootings and homicides. Meet Durham's next top cop and learn what she says her priorities will be.

Durham names Greensboro Assistant Chief Stephanie Mardis its next police chief as the city launches a strategy to reduce shootings and homicides.

08/10/2026

91 YEARS of advocacy, leadership and service.

The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People will celebrate its 91st Annual Founders Day Banquet with Pastor James D. Gailliard delivering the keynote address.

The evening will also honor community leaders—and five outstanding student scholarship recipients representing the next generation of leadership.

See who’s being honored and why their work matters to Durham.

Pastor James D. Gailliard will keynote DCABP’s 91st Founders Day Banquet honoring Durham leaders and five student scholarship recipients.

08/08/2026

Fashion meets compassion this September in Durham. Gorgeous Faces Beauty will present its annual Cancer Charity Fashion Show benefiting the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program. The evening will feature talented local designers, stunning runway fashions, community leaders, and a shared commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. Tickets are on sale now.

Gorgeous Faces Beauty will host a Cancer Charity Fashion Show Sept. 12 in Durham benefiting the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program with

07/31/2026

Durham Sheriffs Office Set to Host Community Resource Event on Saturday

Durham, NC – The Durham County Sheriff’s Office will host its 4thAnnual “Community Resource Event” tomorrow at Durham County Stadium. Since the summer of 2022, this local event combines community outreach, school support, and a general call to stop the violence across Durham County. “We want people to know there are resources out there for everything you need in Durham,” said Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead....

Durham, NC – The Durham County Sheriff’s Office will host its 4thAnnual “Community Resource Event” tomorrow … Read More

07/30/2026

Gov. Stein, AG Jackson, and DEQ Sec. Wilson Oppose EPA-Chemours Backroom PFAS Deal in Court

RALEIGH — On Thursday, Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and DEQ Sec. Reid Wilson filed comments opposing the proposed PFAS deal between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Chemours. The comments urge the federal government to withdraw the proposed settlement, which would do almost nothing to address the damage Chemours has done in North Carolina. “For decades, Chemours knowingly contaminated North Carolina’s air and water by discharging PFAS from its Fayetteville plant into the Cape Fear River,” …...

RALEIGH — On Thursday, Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and DEQ Sec. Reid … Read More

07/21/2026

Raleigh Police Investigating Fatal Car Accident

On July 21, 2026, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Raleigh Police officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 2600 block of South Saunders Street. The preliminary investigation indicates that a white Honda Accord was traveling northbound on South Saunders Street. The roadway was dark and intermittently illuminated by streetlights. A pedestrian, identified as Tyesha Parker, 31…...

On July 21, 2026, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Raleigh Police officers responded to a motor … Read More

06/17/2026

🇺🇸 Before the music. Before the festivities. Before the celebration.

Join us for a special moment of reflection and remembrance as we raise the official Juneteenth Flag over downtown Durham.

Gather with community leaders, residents, and visitors at The Bull as we honor the journey from emancipation to today and celebrate the enduring spirit of freedom.

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 CCB Plaza (The Bull), Downtown Durham

Free and open to the public.

Learn more:
https://spectacularmag.com/juneteenth/

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