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). While most listed events are free […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor On Thursday, August 30, 2018, the inaugural Carolina Hemp Festival and Expo kicked off at the Marriott (Crabtree Valley) in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event ran three days, drawing hemp-interested business […]
Governor Urges Residents to Prepare for All Emergencies, Natural Disasters As students return to school and the peak of hurricane season arrives, Governor Roy Cooper declared September as North Carolina Preparedness Month to encourage individuals, […]
Celebrate local business and attend the Grand Opening of the Wilson, North Carolina PowerPlex Athletic Center on Saturday, September 8, 2018, 11am-3pm. The PowerPlex Athletic Center is a multi-sport training facility. The facility includes two […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Quilt Trails showcasing patterns used in quilting are springing up across the United States. Painted wooden blocks depicting quilt styles are hung outdoors on barns, old buildings, and private locations — […]
Next Year’s Festival Set for August 31, 2019 at Washington Convention Center Book lovers of all ages came together by the tens of thousands to celebrate reading and meet their favorite authors Saturday at the 18th-annual […]
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