Spectacular Magazine

Triangle, show up for your health. The Black Family Wellness Expo is bringing FREE screenings, family fun, resources & a 5K—all in one place. This is about stronger families & healthier communities. 👉 spectacularmag.com/2026/03/local-… #SpecMagNC #BlackHealth #DurhamNC #WellnessExpo

@WSSURAMS names Dianne Pledger as Director of Diggs Art Gallery. A nationally respected arts leader steps into a role shaping culture, scholarship, and community impact. Read more → spectacularmag.com/2026/02/20/wss… #SpecMagNC #WSSU #ArtsLeadership @phyllis_coley

50+ Black elected leaders across NC’s 4th District have endorsed Congresswoman Valerie Foushee ahead of the 2026 primary. See the full list of signers and read the endorsement letter at spectacularmag.com/2026/02/05/mor… #SpecMagNC #NCPolitics #NCPrimary2026

Now accepting nominations for 2026 Perry Scholarship Fund Legacy Honorees 🇺🇸 Seeking honorably discharged veterans (Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy) living in Chatham, Durham, or Wake County. Deadline: Jan 31, 2026 Nominate: perryscholarshipfund.com #Veterans #DurhamNC #Legacy

🚨 MISSING: Derrick Gibson (“Frog”), last seen Saturday night in Durham, NC, leaving in a white BMW 750. If you have any information, contact the Durham Police Department immediately. Please RT to help bring him home. #MissingPerson #DurhamNC

🗳️ @DurhamNAACP Political Forum 📅 Jan. 11, 2026 | ⏰ 2–5 PM 📍 Mount Vernon Miss. Baptist Church Hear from leaders at local, state & federal levels and engage on the issues impacting Durham. Free & open to the public. Show up. Speak up. Stay informed. #DurhamNAACP #SpecMagNC

#BigCourt + #IceT are making power moves. They’ve officially launched @OGNetworkTV , a new global streaming platform built for #urbanculture & independent creators. What it could mean for the future of streaming👇 Read more: spectacularmag.com/2026/01/06/big… #OGNetwork #SpecMagNC

🚨 WANTED: 4 suspects still at-large in a Creedmoor armed robbery & kidnapping investigation. Know them? 📞 Butner Public Safety: 919-575-6561 ext. 103 📞 Crime Stoppers: 919-693-3100 (anonymous, up to $2K reward) Read more: spectacularmag.com/2026/01/05/arm… #SpecMagNC #Wanted #CrimeAlert

Durham, it’s time to show up for the businesses that make Bull City bold. 100+ small businesses are participating in the Love Durham campaign now through Feb. 28. Explore. #ShopLocal. Support. Learn more → spectacularmag.com/2026/01/05/lov… #LoveDurham #DurhamNC #SpecMagNC @DurhamDiscover

🚨 MISSING CHILD – #durhamnc 🚨 12-year-old Justyce Rich has been missing since Dec. 7. Authorities & family urgently need the public’s help. If you have ANY info: 📞 Durham PD: 919-560-4600 📞 Call 911 if seen Please share. Your post could be the one that brings Justyce home.

Federal agents say they stopped a New Year’s Eve bombing plot in SoCal, arresting 4 suspects tied to an extremist anti-government group. @FBI says the group was rehearsing with bomb-making materials in the desert. Full story: spectacularmag.com/2025/12/16/fed… #SpecMagNC #terrorist

The Durham Holiday Parade returns Dec. 13 at 10 A.M.! 🎄 Floats, bands, dancers & more fill Downtown Main Street with holiday cheer. 🎅🏾 Free family fun presented by Durham Parks & Rec! #SpecMagNC #DurhamHolidayParade #DurhamNC #BullCity @DurhamNC @CityofDurhamNC @DowntownDurham

Durham Co. Commissioner Nida Allam launches her 2025 campaign to unseat Rep. Valerie Foushee in NC’s 4th District. Bernie Sanders backs her bid as Foushee defends her record. 🎥 Watch the Reel & read more @ spectacularmag.com/2025/12/11/nid… #SpecMagNC #NidaAllam #ValerieFoushee @ncdems

🚨 MISSING TEEN – RALEIGH 🚨 Malia Macon, 15 • 5’2” • 138 lbs • Black hair dyed red (locs) • Brown eyes Missing since 12/4/25 — mental health delays, no medication or shelter. Call 911 or Det. Shelton @ 919-817-6061 (RPD #P25065889) #SpecMagNC #MissingPerson #RaleighNC

The @DurhamSheriff recovered two firearms and nearly 50 grams of marijuana during a recent traffic stop. One suspect has been charged; another remains at large. Read the full report: spectacularmag.com/2025/12/05/dur……ing-traffic-stop/ #SpecMagNC #DurhamNC #PublicSafety #communitynews

In 1956, the Holt family stood up to school segregation in Raleigh — changing NC history. Now, @ShawUniversity honors their legacy at 2nd HBCU Triumph Gala. Read their inspiring story spectacularmag.com/2025/12/04/the… #HBCUTriumphGala #ShawU #SpecMagNC #CivilRightsLegacy #DeborahHoltNoel

🎄 Love, music & Memphis magic! Melissa L. Williams, K. Michelle & Juhahn Jones star in BET+’s newest holiday story Never Alone for Christmas: Memphis. Watch the trailer + see photos ➡️ spectacularmag.com/2025/12/04/mel… #NeverAloneForChristmas #BETPlus #SpecMagNC #HolidayMovies2025

Calling all African American fashion designers 👗✨ Spectacular Magazine wants to feature YOU in our Spectacular Style series — where Carolina chic meets bold elegance. 📧 Email info@spectacularmag.com #SpectacularStyle #SpecMagNC #BlackDesigners #BlackExcellence

“It’s a brand-new car!” 🚗🎉 But what really happens after the Price Is Right cameras stop rolling? From tax bills to dealership delays, past winners spill the truth — and still say it’s worth it. Read more: spectacularmag.com/2025/12/02/wha… #SpecMagNC #FeelGoodFriday #ThePriceIsRight

New NC laws are now in effect — from stricter bail rules to guns in schools and tougher crime penalties. Here’s what you need to know ⬇️ spectacularmag.com/2025/12/02/new… #SpecMagNC #NCLaws #NorthCarolina #JusticeReform