Released by Preston Dyches, Jet Propulsion Laboratory After more than 12 years studying Saturn, its rings and moons, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has entered the final year of its epic voyage. The conclusion of the historic scientific […]
Advocates Say “Wells Fargo Is Too Big To Manage” Public Citizen has filed a first-ever shareholder resolution (PDF) at Wells Fargo calling for a breakup study in the wake of the bank’s massive fraud. The […]
Released by Tessie Castillo, NC Harm Reduction Coalition This month the Fayetteville Police Department, in partnership with the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, Alliance Behavioral Health, Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC) and the North Carolina Harm […]
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Released by Kym Hunter (Southern Environmental Law Center) and Will Scott (Yadkin Riverkeeper) The Yadkin Riverkeeper, a nonprofit conservation group represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, on September 12, 2016, announced a million-dollar settlement with the North Carolina Departments […]
Playhouse of Wilson is holding Auditions for their upcoming performance, “The Sting”, with auditions scheduled for October 3-4, 2016, 6:30-8pm. To audition, report to The Grand Studio in the Arts Council of Wilson, 124 Nash Street NW […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount On October 1, 2016, you can make a difference in Nash and Edgecombe counties by participating in the Twin Counties Big Sweep Challenge. The event is a way […]
Life Time Foundation, Chef Ann Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation to support clean food and children’s health Released by Amy Williams, lifetimefitness.com Dedicated to improving school meals in America, three top school food nutrition foundations are […]
Six Youth-Adult Partnership Awardees and Four Youth Awardees $250,000 in grants and technical assistance awarded for projects that empower youth to make the community better Released by Diane Amdur (Amdur Communications) and Jennifer Moe (Rose […]
The Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival will be here before you know it! The town will be taken over by pumpkins and decorations, shopping, fun, and music. Be sure to make time for this annual […]
Released by Rev. John Dear, Ryan Hall, paceebene.org A flurry of 600-plus events in all 50 states September 18-24, 2016, will spotlight the annual week of nonviolent action in a violent nation & world during the […]
Chapel Hill’s Festifall Arts Festival is designed to provide a unique opportunity for the community, art enthusiasts, and artists to interact. Festifall takes place October 2, 2016, 12-6pm, on West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill […]
Veterans and Families Reach Goals, Find Comfort by Surfing at NC Beach Released by Rob Louis, woundedwarriorproject.org John Goubeaux sat on his board – one leg extended out as the white-foamed surf rushed around him, propelling […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), headquartered in Franklinton NC, has several upcoming events. These FCAC events — a workshop, photography show, and poetry slam — include submission dates where a Call For Entries date […]
Released by Ryan Kennemur, ncwildlife.org The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will host an informational workshop for private landowners and those involved with agricultural production in Bladen, Sampson and Duplin counties. Topics will include […]
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are generally listed under the first date. (For this weekend’s list, these are re-listed on Sunday as applicable.) While most events listed are in the […]
For Consideration and Conversation: What Do You Think? Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, some people think many situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily […]
So, a couple drops off their car at a repair shop. They tell the service manager behind the counter that their car is making clunking sounds any time they turn. The mechanic gets the repair order and […]
69 of Top 100 Economic Entities Are Corporations Not Countries Walmart, Apple, Shell Richer than Russia, Belgium, Sweden Released by Kevin Smith, globaljustice.org.uk Corporations have increased their wealth vis-à-vis countries according to new figures released […]
Special Guest to Discuss His Journey from Decaying Philadelphia Streets to Professorship Writer, rapper, professor, and filmmaker M.K. Asante will be appearing at Cumberland County Headquarters Library on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 6 pm. […]
#KnotOnMyPlanet Urges All to Donate to the Elephant Crisis Fund and Tie Knots to Never Forget Elephants Released by Lee Alman, Edelman.com/Elephant Crisis Fund The Elephant Crisis Fund, one of the most powerful mechanisms combatting the ivory […]
Mars Rover Views Spectacular Layered Rock Formations Released by Preston Dyches, Jet Propulsion Laboratory The layered geologic past of Mars is revealed in stunning detail in new color images returned by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover, which […]
By Jackie Dove-Miller, FCAC Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team held a poetry workshop the morning of August 27, 2016, titled “Finding the Words-Making Them Work,” designed to covered preparing for spoken word performances and poetry slams. Despite […]
MIH Sales and Marketing Recalls Products Distributed Mostly in Arkansas Released by Nina Anand, fsis.usda.gov On September 10, 2016, MIH Sales and Marketing, a Beebe, AR. establishment, recalled approximately 662,049 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were […]
Publix Apple Coffee Cake Recalled for Potential Metal Bits On September 8, 2016, Publix Super Markets issued a voluntary recall for Apple Coffee Cakes due to the possible presence of small metal shavings. The Apple Coffee Cakes […]
English for All: A New Identity for US Government English Programs The US Department of State and Peace Corps are launching “English for All,” a new initiative highlighting the US government’s commitment to help people […]
Released by Cristina Ceballo Are you ready for Fall? Get into the fall spirit at Maize in the City on Saturday, September 24, 2016, when the attraction opens for the season. Navigate through the corn maze, […]
Pittsburgh’s Cutting-Edge Festivals Reflect Steel City’s Transformation City to Present World-class Art, Music, and Innovation Released by Lynne Glover, visitpittsburgh.com Three cutting-edge festivals taking place in Pittsburgh this fall illustrate the Steel City’s transformation like never […]
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