Safety precautions set for large outdoor and some indoor venues North Carolina will ease cautiously some restrictions while continuing safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as the state’s metrics remained stable in September, […]
Coast Guard Sector Mobile Hurricane Sally response operations transitioned to a maritime environmental response Tuesday, September 29, 2020, focusing on pollution cleanup and salvage operations. Hurricane Sally caused extreme and widespread damage to commercial […]
Although the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre remains closed and in-person events suspended due to COVID-19, the center continues to offer online visual and performing arts experiences you can enjoy from the comfort of your […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The entries for this year’s Carolina Prize for Writing showcase the quality of writing, and photography, in North Carolina. Judging is complete, and the winning short stories, poems, and photographs will […]
UPDATE: Due to weather, the September 25th opening day has been postponed. Watch for opening on Saturday, September 26, 2020 instead. ________ Original article: By Kay Whatley, Editor Ken’s Produce and Garden Center in […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Fall has arrived, and with it pumpkins galore. Varieties of pie-pumpkins and ornamentals may be purchased at farmers markets, farm stands, and pumpkin patches across North Carolina. In the local […]
The fright-filled nights return to Boyette Family Farms with the opening day of its Clayton Fear Farm set for Friday, October 2, 2020. The after-dark fun this year includes the Fear Forest Haunted Hayride and […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual fundraiser for NC Stop Human Trafficking will be held virtually this year. The third-annual Barbecue, Bluegrass & Brew event is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2020, starting at 7pm, […]
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is now accepting monetary donations now through Saturday, November 21, 2020, as part of its 14th Annual Turkey Drive. Turkeys will be distributed to those in need in November. […]
Wind along the country roads into Nash County, North Carolina, and find a scary, seasonal attraction just right for your seasonal frights. Darkside Haunted Estates opens this weekend with new experiences for 2020, including RottenKorr […]
Deadline to Enter is October 1, 2020; Raffle Tickets On Sale Now Franklin County Arts Council is hosting its 2nd Annual Quilt Show at Historic Person Place on Saturday, October 17, 2020, 10am-5pm. The Quilt Show […]
Wake County Public Libraries will be holding “creepy” craft and treat giveaways at Wake County libraries in Knightdale, Garner, and Raleigh, North Carolina. At these Halloween Drive Thru Spooktacular events, costumes are welcome, including car […]
Join Wilson County Public Library online in October for fun, spooky, and crafty programs for all ages. All programs will be accessible via the library’s Facebook and YouTube channels, unless otherwise specified. Seasonal and Halloween […]
On September 19, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain lowered to half-staff until sunset on the date of internment (not yet […]
“Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walks will lead small groups through downtown Wake Forest, safety precautions required If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall season, then don’t miss the inaugural “Spirits of […]
With the expected heavy rains, city employees are working to ensure the well-being and safety of its citizens by delivering excellent municipal services. Citizens should note: Sally has weakened to a tropical depression and will […]
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper encourages North Carolinians to recognize the important contributions of the Latinx community to our state in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This month is celebrated between September 15 and October […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items. Plus, several artisan markets will be open to shop various goods, enjoy […]
Grant recipients to spend $107 million amid COVID-19 interruptions Five new productions have been approved for North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants and will start production in the state by the end of October 2020, […]
More than 1.5 Million Historical Newspaper Images Are Now Discoverable Online with Newspaper Navigator The public can now explore more than 1.5 million historical newspaper images online and free of charge. The latest machine learning […]
A nonfiction book covering the ins and outs of Mules — horse donkey hybrids — has been augmented to include stories by farmers describing their real-life experiences farming with mules and mule teams. The […]
The Wake Forest Police Department is urging area residents to guard against becoming the victim of fraud following recently reported phone scams involving gift cards. Many times it’s hard to tell what is a […]
Franklin County Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North […]
The observations from Earth orbit show high-altitude concentrations of the gas that are more than 10 times typical amounts. NASA’s Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), aboard the Aqua satellite, captured carbon monoxide plumes coming from California […]
In this time of disruption due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to celebrate young people making a difference through volunteer service. From September 10 through November 10, 2020, Prudential Financial and the National […]
By Kay Whatley In the Spring of 2020, little plants began popping up in the gardens and flower beds around my home. I expected this. Fruits and vegetables dropped last year rot, as do kitchen […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, one of the rare US places offering the drive-in movie experience, will be showing 10 movies this weekend, with camping available overnight on Friday and Saturday. […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]
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