The Country Doctor Museum held a Springfest and Plant Sale April 30, 2016, 10am-4pm. The event included museum tours, a dedication in their herb garden, tea tasting, painting classes, and vendors of soap, plants, and other goodies. […]
Defense Spending Bill is Burdened, Once Again, with Unrelated Anti-Wildlife Riders Released by Haley McKey, defenders.org On April 27, 2016, the US House Armed Services Committee included several destructive riders for wildlife in the markup of the National Defense […]
Wildlife Commission Offers Free Outdoor Cooking Workshop in Fayetteville Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is offering a free Outdoor Cooking workshop on June 4, 2016, from 9am to 2pm, at […]
Widespread Loss of Ocean Oxygen to Become Noticeable Around 2030 Deoxygenation Due to Climate Change Threatens Marine Life Joint Release by American Geophysical Union (Lauren Lipuma) and National Center for Atmospheric Research (David Hosansky and Laura Snider) A drop in the […]
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Nonprofit Trout Unlimited Calls for Answers on Big Thompson Fish Kill Asks: How did this happen, and how can it be prevented from happening again? Released by David Nickum and Randy Scholfield, tu.org Trout Unlimited today called […]
Non-profit MAPS Receives $2.156 Million Grant from State of Colorado for First Clinical Trial of Whole-Plant Marijuana for PTSD Treatment Released by Brad Burge, maps.org April 21, 2016, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) formally approved […]
Rabies Vaccination Clinic provides safety for animals Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The city of Rocky Mount will host another Rabies Vaccination Clinic on April 30, 2016, 9am to noon, at the […]
Wildlife Commission Provides Alligator Tips and Regulations Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org As the weather warms and alligator sightings become more numerous, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission reminds the public that feeding, harassing or killing […]
So many choices! Here is a wide variety of Things To Do coming up this weekend in Eastern North Carolina! Friday, April 29, 2016 Mudcats Star Wars Promotions April 29-30, 2016, the Carolina Mudcats baseball games are […]
Sundance Institute Announces Major New Initiatives for Films on Climate Change and the Environment Released by sundance.org Sundance Institute announced on April 21, 2016, a new initiative for films and emerging media projects exploring stories related to […]
Released by Lakesha Joyner, Braswell-Library.org Programs for adults in May 2016 include meetings for book lovers, senior activities, writing help, and job assistance. Events are at Braswell, except for the “Literary Latte” group. Braswell Memorial Library is […]
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. Recalls Poultry Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Class I Recall– This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, […]
Highland Avenue Named One of the Fifty-One Best Farm-To-Table Restaurant in America by MSN Released by Meg Jenkins Locke and Natalie Stachon, carolinamoonhospitality.com Highland Avenue Restaurant is immensely proud to have been named as one […]
Veterans Entering Transition to Host First Annual Gala Released by Anne Showalter, myusvet.org Veterans Entering Transition (VET), a Raleigh-based nonprofit dedicated to helping exiting military personnel and their families, is hosting its first annual “Veterans and Community Gala” […]
The world´s largest Viking Ship departures from Haugesund, Norway and sails towards Iceland, Greenland, Canada and USA. Released by Sarah Blank, drakenexpeditionamerica.com On April 24, 2016, the world’s largest Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre, set […]
Special Star Wars themed events are scheduled for libraries across Wake County. Details here show the dates for Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon NC library events. More libraries are listed on the Wake County Libraries website. […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Business Alliance of North Carolina is growing again, with formation of a new Chapter in Goldsboro NC. The Business Alliance recently held meetings with the Milspo (Military Spouses) Project in Goldsboro, which resulted […]
It’s that time of year! Spring brings with it rabies clinics around Eastern NC, including the locations listed here. If another clinic is scheduled in the five-county area, please email details to the editor. Rolesville […]
Alleges Understaffed Alzheimer’s Care Units in North Carolina Released by Matthew E. Lee, wbmllp.com A class action lawsuit was filed April 25, 2016, on behalf of hundreds of North Carolina residents of Alzheimer’s and dementia care units owned and […]
Reading Is Fundamental Implements Summer Reading Grant Initiative Matching Grant Program to Benefit Students from Twelve Communities Across the Nation Released by Tracey Beeker, @rif.org via PR Newswire Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation’s largest children’s […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Town of Knightdale’s Spring Carnival offered rides and fun foods, plus many enjoyable hours for all who attended. All that fun, food, and rides helped the Knightdale Police Department to raise […]
CVS Pharmacy Announces Voluntary Recall of Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea Due to Possible Health Risk Released by Mike DeAngelis, CVShealth.com CVS Pharmacy® announced on April 24, 2016, that it has voluntarily recalled select […]
A Major Roadblock Against Employing Collective Action Contributed by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA The Ancient Greeks in their genius had detected defects in our foresight. They even had a wonderful saying that is rendered here […]
Smithfield’s 32nd annual Ham and Yam Festival is scheduled for May 7, 2016, in Downtown Smithfield NC. The event includes a cook-off, pig and rubber duck races, entertainment, kids’ play area, vendors, and ham and yam foods. A concert by […]
CRF Frozen Foods Recalls Frozen Vegetables Due to Possible Health Risk Anne Struthers, rdoffutt CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington is voluntarily recalling fifteen frozen vegetable items that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria […]
Concert Series to Feature Fan Favorites and Familiar Faces Kick-off features the Legacy Motown Revue Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Downtown Live!, the summer music series presented by PNC and hosted by the […]
Carmike Cinemas Sets Purple Rain Tribute Screenings In Memory of Prince Released by Gina McKenzie, gemPR.biz via PR Newswire Carmike Cinemas, Inc. has scheduled special, limited screenings of Prince’s Oscar and Grammy award-winning Purple Rain (1984) […]
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