19 Cars Broken Into, 10 Guns Seized: Durham Police Arrest Two Adults, Charge Three Juveniles
An investigation involving vehicle break-ins, armed robberies and a reported sexual assault leads Durham police … Read More
Author: Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley
Phyllis D. Coley is CEO/Publisher of Spectacular Magazine and Host of Spectacular Magazine Radio Show. With a B.A. in English from NCCU, the Durham, NC native began her professional career as Promotions/Marketing Director for NYC’s WKTU-FM. While at the radio station she discovered the rap group Kid ‘n Play and managed them for five years, guiding their music and movie careers to success. Moving back to Durham, Coley produced a nationally syndicated television show, The Electric Factory. In November 2004, recognizing a void in highlighting the achievements of African Americans, Coley launched Spectacular Magazine and Spectacular Magazine Radio Show in March 2009.
Durham’s Housing Sprints Move 104 Homeless Residents Into Homes — With Remarkable Results
For 104 Durham residents, including 50 children, the uncertainty of homelessness has been replaced by … Read More
$1.4 Million Cocaine Bust: Wake County Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests of Two Men, Major Drug Seizure
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. — What began as a traffic stop along Interstate 40 near Aviation … Read More
Durham Commissioners Approve Millions for Public Health, Youth Services, Museum and Land Preservation
Durham County Commissioners approved a series of major funding decisions affecting healthcare, youth services, infrastructure, … Read More
Durham Will Become ‘All Onyx World’ as Jooselord Honors His Son With Free Citywide Music Festival
Durham is preparing for a one-of-a-kind cultural celebration featuring more than 30 artists across seven … Read More
Commissioner Tara Waters Explains WakeMed–Atrium Vote, Raises Questions About Costs and County Power
A hospital agreement with lasting consequences. A commissioner who voted no. And questions about who … Read More
Channing Dungey Takes Over BET, MTV, Nickelodeon and More in Major Skydance Shake-Up
One of Hollywood’s most influential Black executives is stepping into an even bigger role. Channing … Read More
New Durham Lecture Series Honors Dr. William McCoy Jr. and the Power of Preaching
DURHAM, N.C. — A new annual lecture series in Durham will honor the life and … Read More
TRAILER WATCH: Michael B. Jordan Takes on ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ — and This Time, He’s Running the Show
Michael B. Jordan is stepping into the world of wealth, seduction, high-stakes crime and deception … Read More
Bennett College Alumnae of Durham to Honor Four Women at 36th Annual White Breakfast
DURHAM, N.C. — Four women whose work spans journalism, research, education, and community advocacy will … Read More