By Kay Whatley, Editor Adding art to cityscapes not only allows people to enjoy seeing unique art pieces on their daily travels, it provides an opportunity for artists to share their talents and make an […]
A new species of rodent has been discovered — a rat more than four times standard size and weighing more than 2 lbs. This new mammal was found running from a felled tree in a […]
By Alan Buis, Jet Propulsion Laboratory A NASA-produced map showing areas of eastern Puerto Rico that were likely damaged by Hurricane Maria has been provided to responding agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The […]
Mumkin Fest is a free event, open to the public, to be held October 13-15, 2017, in Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale NC. Of course, there will be mums and pumpkins! This is the […]
Calling all Frank and Ava fans for a fun weekend in Smithfield, North Carolina. The Ava Gardner Museum will be showing movies and offering special events at the museum and the nearby Howell Theatre. This weekend […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor An open-barn “Family Farm Day” event was held at Kindred Spirits Farm in Zebulon, North Carolina on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Dozens of families came for fun and to watch horse-riding demonstrations. The […]
Hurricane Maria’s waves continue to batter the North Carolina coastline, but coastal counties are not reporting any unexpected issues as a result of the slow moving storm. “Maria is moving slowly, and our coast is […]
By Brooke Larsen and Joan Gregory, Elders Rising On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, organizers from Elders Rising called for land restoration and inter-generational justice at the PR Spring tar sands mine in eastern Utah. While sitting […]
A variety of events are planned in Wendell, North Carolina over the remainder of 2017. Town events, a Chamber festival, and special community happenings are included. 2017 Parade of Homes Tour Wendell Falls on Two […]
Dr. Mildred Summerville is excited to announce the 2017 Wilson Idol Winners. The fifth-annual Wilson Idol was an evening of performance that honors a person who is greatly venerated in his or her community and […]
Annie Baggett, NCDA&CS Agritourism farms across the state are ready to open their doors to Fall visitors. There are more than 700 agritourism farms across North Carolina, and many are hosting fall activities ranging from […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount You, your friends, family, and co-workers can make a difference in Nash and Edgecombe counties by participating in the Twin Counties Big Sweep Challenge. The event is a […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The deadline, October 15, 2017, is approaching to register for the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writer’s Guild 5th-annual Writers’ Retreat. The retreat will be held November 18, […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains / Five County area of Eastern NC). Piedmont and […]
By Robin Cox, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department will offer guided nature walks at Battle Park every first Saturday now through December — October 7, November 4, […]
East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, in Knightdale, North Carolina, offers events for adults, teens, and young children including age-appropriate story times at the library. Listed below are October events, listed by […]
New Digital System Eventually Will Be Able to Receive Texts, Pictures, Video By Bill Holmes, NC Department of Information Technology North Carolina will improve its 911 services by upgrading the technology that serves as the backbone […]
By Will Robinson, WCPL Local History and Genealogy Librarian Wilson County Public Library has released a list of upcoming programs offered to the public this October at the Main Library, located at 249 Nash Street W, Wilson […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 4-6pm, featuring its fall programming. The Children’s Museum and Science […]
Internationally-renowned Artist Shantell Martin to Create Her Largest and Most Public-facing Installation By Stephanie Blake, Blake Communications Beginning October 16, 2017, over the course of four to six days, internationally renowned artist Shantell Martin will create one of […]
Ocracoke Island to Evacuate Visitors Monday As Hurricane Maria approaches the North Carolina coast, the Governor urged residents in coastal areas to complete their personal and home preparedness and to be alert to any changes […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Selma Railroad Days is returning with two days of activities in Selma, North Carolina. Activities planned this year include: Artists Village — Held along Raiford Street, vendors offer arts, crafts, and […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are […]
Events listed below include vendor opportunities; events may be added as they come to the attention of our editor. To become a vendor at any of these events, see the included links to the organizers […]
By Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD Nations, like humans as a group, pressuring and being pressured by leaders, often resort to foolish decisions which are not to their self-interest but are self-harming. A classic example for my […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications and continue permanent rule-making. This public meeting is Wednesday, October 11, 2017, beginning at 9am. There […]
Local community groups across the country today sent notices that they plan to bring enforcement actions against Duke Energy for withholding critical dam safety information that Duke Energy was required to disclose to nearby communities, […]
Alliance Reports States are ‘On Track’ To Hit Emissions Reductions Targets By Ford Porter, NC Office of the Governor On September 20, 2017, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will join 14 other states in […]
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