Mass Shooting at Wake County Party Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Injured; Safety Concerns Grow
ZEBULON, N.C. — What began as a massive off-campus party drew hundreds—possibly thousands—of attendees. By … 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 Mayor Calls for Unity on Crime, Housing in State of the City Address
DURHAM, N.C. — Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams delivered a passionate State of the City Address … Read More
Proposed NC Law Could Turn Social Workers Into Immigration Reporters, Raising Ethical Concerns
RALEIGH, N.C. —A newly proposed provision in North Carolina is drawing urgent concern from social … Read More
Reported Sexual Assault at NC State Dorm Prompts Alert as Suspect Remains at Large
RALEIGH, N.C. — A reported sexual assault inside a residence hall at North Carolina State … Read More
Creedmoor Mayor Stripped of Key Powers Following Fifth DWI Charge, Remains in Office
CREEDMOOR, N.C. — Just months into his term, the mayor of Creedmoor is facing significant … Read More
Moral Monday Rally in Raleigh Calls for Action on Poverty, War, and Justice
RALEIGH, NC – Community members, faith leaders, and advocates will gather in Raleigh for a … Read More
Chaos at Triangle Town Center: 3 Shot, Fight Breaks Out Next Day at Raleigh Mall
RALEIGH, NC – What began as a chaotic shooting inside a busy Raleigh mall has … Read More
Back-to-Back Shootings in Durham Saturday Night Leave Two Injured, Including Juvenile
DURHAM, NC – Gunfire erupted twice within minutes in Durham Saturday night, leaving two people … Read More
Things To Do This Weekend in the Triangle (April 17–19, 2026)
Looking for something to do this weekend? From high-energy festivals and family-friendly events to cultural … Read More
NC Father Shielded Infant From Gunfire — Killed While Saving Child’s Life
PLYMOUTH, NC – A quiet early morning in a North Carolina neighborhood turned into a … Read More