Director of Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University Ashley Ward offers tips for adjusting to early season heat

Owner of Dirty V’s Restaurant Carey Kidd discusses downtown Raleigh business owners being upset about the 4th of July violence

Downtown Raleigh business owners are demanding action following the violence on the 4th of July. Several business owners along Glenwood South say the scene has changed in recent years. Carey Kidd, the owner of Dirty V Restaurant, is among the people who feel frustrated over how gun violence has made its way into the area. Kidd joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the events from the holiday weekend.

President of Holt Athletic Association Don Daves discusses how the Durham nonprofit continues to rebuild one year after Tropical Depression Chantal

Monday marked one year since Tropical Depression Chantal ravaged parts of the Triangle, including multiple neighborhoods in Durham. Holt Athletic Association President Don Daves says the storm left his nonprofit’s recreational sports complex in shambles. Daves joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how he has rebuilt since Chantal.

Owner of Yarn, Etc. Mary Stowe discuss the long road to building her business back after Chantal

It's been one year since Tropical Storm Chantal devastated downtown Chapel Hill. Businesses at Eastgate Crossing had to close for months. Some longtime businesses never reopened. Mary Stowe, owner of Yarn, Etc, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the long road to building her business.

Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks discusses how North Carolina power grids stack up amidst heat wave

The heat indexes soared over 100 degrees across central North Carolina over the 4th of July weekend. Air conditioners were on full blast in millions of households. How does this impact North Carolina power grids? Is there a possibility of a power blackout? Jeff Brooks from Duke Energy joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the power grids are holding up.

Tri-Point Homes of Raleigh Vice President of Community Experience James Flanagan discusses the Raleigh housing market

After several years of bidding wars and record-fast sales, Raleigh’s housing market is settling into a more balanced phase just as the summer buying season ramps up. For buyers who sat out the frenzy, the shift is changing what this season looks like. James Flanagan of Tri-Point Homes of Raleigh joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Raleigh’s housing market.