1. Locals celebrate Jackson's life

    The event, which coincides with a public memorial for Jackson at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, was to include testimonials from local Jackson fans and musical tributes from area groups.

    1. Jul. 7, 2009
  2. Jackson tribute band has Triangle connection

    Since the death of singer Michael Jackson, tribute band Who’s Bad has seen a boom in concert bookings.

    1. Jul. 7, 2009
  3. Local Jackson memorial service set

    A local memorial service for the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson will be held Tuesday at the downtown Raleigh Convention Center, event organizer Bruce Lightner announced Saturday.

    1. Jul. 4, 2009
  4. Raleigh family remembers when they performed for King of Pop

    The Cade family was traveling in New York City in 2001 when they realized that Michael Jackson was rehearsing nearby. Gregory Cade appealed to Jackson’s management for a chance to have his singing sons and daughters meet Jackson.

    1. Jun. 26, 2009
  5. Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital

    Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the "King of Pop" and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50.

    1. Jun. 25, 2009