By Kay Whatley, Editor The sixth annual Praxis Film Festival is in the works. Films submitted have been screened, and the organizers are preparing a slate of films. Viewers may purchase tickets now, and enjoy […]
Contributed by Brandy Hamilton Listed below are just a few of the child and teen programs taking place throughout January 2016 at East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, in Knightdale NC. Storytimes Baby Storytime […]
The Dirt Club, a Franklin County 4-H group that meets at Ray Family Farms, will have open enrollment in January and February 2016. The 4-H is for children ages 5-17 as of January 1, 2016. Each […]
“Humorous Hoaxes and Sleazy Scams in Colorado History” A presentation of “Humorous Hoaxes and Sleezy Scams in Colorado History” is coming in January to the Golden History Center. The presenter will give listeners a look at […]
Buried in November’s HR8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015, is a small House of Representatives amendment calling for the removal of ethnic terms from US government documents. Along with the many additions […]
Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve, near Golden Colorado, offers a variety of public events, many at no cost to those who attend. For preschoolers, one January program focuses on teaching young children where the bugs […]
Donates Five Semi Trucks of Refrigerators to Families Dealing with Flood Damage Released by Eloise Hale, Electrolux Electrolux announced today that it has donated more than 280 refrigerators to aid in recovery efforts in South Carolina related to the […]
An out-of-towner visiting the big city at the height of the tourist season decided to revisit a restaurant he’d enjoyed on a previous trip. He put in his name for a table and began to […]
Contributed by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA There is a story which can be used as a powerful metaphor for us humans, facing the same problem. A group of frogs placed in scalding hot water will jump […]
Contributed by Scott Houston Give your teens a good start to the New Year with educational and fun events offered at Braswell Memorial Library. January programs include an ACT Strategy Session, astronomy, and game nights. […]
Released by Joyce Edwards Dantzler The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum (RMRRM) joined in the local Christmas spirit by taking part, along with the other hundred plus participants, in the Rocky Mount Annual Christmas Parade on […]
Released by US Census Bureau PIO North Carolina’s population gain over the July 1, 2014, to July 1, 2015, period ranked it behind only Texas, Florida, California, Georgia and Washington. Notably, Florida added more people […]
An outdoor drama will bring the Nativity to life just in time for Christmas. The “Behold The Lamb” Drama begins December 21, 2015, and runs each night through Christmas Eve, December 24. Watching the Live Nativity […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman Children ages four to 12 are invited to the Booker T. Washington Community Center (BTW) for holiday fun. The free festivities begin Monday, December 21, 2015, with arts and crafts. According to […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor SHARE of Zebulon NC held a special children’s event on Saturday, December 12, 2015, starting at 10am and ending around 5pm. Approximately 400 to 450 kids came to the event and rode the horses. SHARE stands for […]
Wakefield Central Baptist Church invites the community to their two upcoming special services: the Christmas Cantata and their Christmas Eve service. The Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata, will take place on December 20, 2015, starting at […]
Watch the film, It’s A Wonderful Life, in Technicolor at a special showing in Wilson NC. Make it a holiday tradition and see it on the big screen again! The It’s A Wonderful Life movie […]
Contributed by Kathy and Steve Witchey Auditions for the play, Death of a Salesman, are planned for January 18-19, 2016. Local actors are invited to these open auditions. Death of a Salesman has a cast of […]
Released by Preston Dyches, Jet Propulsion Laboratory A thrilling chapter in the exploration of the solar system will soon conclude, as NASA’s Saturn-orbiting Cassini spacecraft makes its final close flyby of the ocean-bearing moon Enceladus. Cassini […]
Released by Alan Buis (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Steve Cole (NASA Headquarters), and Eric Sorensen (Washington State University, Pullman) Climate change is rapidly warming lakes around the world, threatening freshwater supplies and ecosystems, according to a new NASA and […]
Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct nine public hearings in January on proposed changes to the state’s wildlife management, game lands and fishing regulations for the 2016-17 seasons. Among […]
Contributed by Rebecca S. Tew The Wilson Chamber of Commerce is ramping up now for their annual Spring EXPO 2016. Over 100 businesses will showcase their products and services to Wilson and surrounding communities. The […]
Director and Voice Coach Ray Shell is starting the Total Artist in Production (TAIP) Lab, with an eye toward building an Equity theatre company in Wilson NC. The first TAIP LAB is December 17, 2015. This initial Lab will be at […]
City prepares for decade long project implementation effort The State of Colorado’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) today voted to approve the National Western Center for $121.5 million in funding through the Regional Tourism Act (RTA). […]
Statement from Environmental Defense Fund’s President Fred Krupp By Jennifer Andreassen, EDF.org “We have reached a transformative moment in the long struggle to get serious about climate change. The final text of the Paris agreement deserves […]
Tonight is the night! The Varsity Football team from Bunn High School is playing in the 2AA State Championship at Carter-Finley Stadium. Tonight, December 12, 2015, Bunn’s Wildcats will take the field for the 8:05pm […]
By Jennifer Churchill, CPW Mark your calendars for the Holiday Lighted Trail and Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Meet at the Nature Center for a short hike to celebrate the wonders of […]
Just ASK! Healthy Schools grants are grants of between $500 and $1000 for units and councils in good standing to improve the health of their school. It’s that simple–we want to know your best idea […]
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