Spring is pup rearing season; stay diligent and know the deterrents Coyotes are common in all 100 counties of North Carolina, and although they are generally elusive and avoid people, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources […]
This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]
Two events are planned in May at the Goldsboro, North Carolina Wayne County Museum. Visit for the final day of its 135th US Colored Troops exhibit, and return for the grand opening of the museum’s […]
Be a Citizen Scientist! Join the City Nature Challenge, North Carolina by stepping outside, taking photos of the nature around you, sharing it via iNaturalist, and helping document biodiversity! Learn and teach others about the […]
On April 26, 2021, Apple announced an acceleration of its US investments, with plans to make new contributions of more than $430 billion and add 20,000 new jobs across the country over the next five […]
Conservation groups, family landowners rally to conserve Hutaff Island Hutaff Island, one of North Carolina’s last privately owned undeveloped barrier islands, will be conserved forever thanks to a partnership between Audubon North Carolina, NC Coastal […]
Grant of $15,000 will help save more pet lives throughout North Carolina On April 16, 2021, the SPCA of Wake County (SPCA Wake) announced a $15,000 grant investment from the newly named Petco Love, to […]
This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — occasionally unique coastal or mountain events are included. Things to do […]
The small rotorcraft made history, hovering above Jezero Crater, demonstrating that powered, controlled flight on another planet is possible. Monday, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled […]
Judging of the entries to this year’s Carolina Prize Writing Contest is complete, and the winning short story, poem, and cover art have been selected. From January 15 through March 15, 2021, submissions were received […]
With unique traits, versatility and adaptability, heritage livestock breeds return us to our agricultural roots. The US Postal Service (USPS) pays homage to the priceless genetic diversity of heritage breeds with 10 different Forever stamps […]
All are welcome at this annual event, organized and hosted by Truely Unique in Wilson, North Carolina. Celebrate Earth Day and support local artist and businesses at this open air artist fair and festival, with […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is hosting its first community yard sale fundraising event, Franklin Fair — a flea market + art fair combination next month. Individuals, local businesses, and artists may rent spaces […]
The Grey Area News’ weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — occasionally unique coastal or mountain events are included. […]
An inaccessible cave preserved clues to Jamaica’s climate past in the sedimentary layers of bat guano Deep in a Jamaican cave is a treasure trove of bat poop, deposited in sequential layers by generations of […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild will meet in Franklinton, North Carolina on Thursday, April 15, 2021, starting at 11am. This gathering is open to FCAC members and non-members, and participating is free. […]
On April 2, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, as a […]
On March 31, 2021, the Mt. Olive Pickle Company announced a new offering: Pickle Salsa. Mt. Olive’s new Pickle Salsa comes in three varieties: Mild, Medium & Hot, and may be found at grocery stores nationwide. […]
Biltmore Blooms — a time when Biltmore celebrates the return of warm weather and its historic gardens and grounds — has begun! In addition to the ever-changing array of spring color that emerges across the […]
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