East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, will be offering programs for youth and adults during June 2021. Summer @ the Library kicks-off on Monday, June 14, 2021. Check out […]
On May 26, 2021, the Center for Biological Diversity, the Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund, and Sierra Club petitioned the US Fish and Wildlife Service to restore federal protection under the […]
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 […]
During the city council meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021, Roy Jones, chief executive officer of ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc., presented the Public Power Award of Excellence to the city of Rocky Mount for […]
Youngsville, North Carolina resident, Jackie Dove-Miller, has released her spiritual memoir, Breathing New Air: A Spiritual Transformation through Divorce. It details the lessons she learned and the personal and spiritual growth that occurred after her […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its next public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications via conference call. This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call […]
The Ava Gardner Museum will hold a Grand Re-opening on Saturday, May 22, 2021. After months of expansive remodeling due to water damage, the Ava Gardner Museum in Downtown Smithfield will be open to the […]
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 […]
The final days of may May are bringing in colorful blooms and exciting programs. Check out the library’s new Star Wars Trivia for teens, Mental Health Month programs, Wilson history, and fun take-home crafts. All […]
On May 17, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that he would reappoint poet, teacher, and community advocate Jaki Shelton Green as North Carolina’s poet laureate. “Jaki Shelton Green has a remarkable ability to connect with […]
On May 12, 2021, red wolf captive breeding facilities announced the release of several rare red wolves into eastern North Carolina after conservation groups won a federal court ruling (PDF) in January 2021 that required […]
Major milestone will propel America’s drive toward a clean energy future On May 11, 2021, US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced approval of the construction and operation […]
The Greenville Jaycees will be hosting the Squawk & Squeal plate sale on Saturday, May 15, 2021, beginning at noon, at Third Street Education Center, 600 W 3rd Street, Greenville, North Carolina. The plate […]
Seven of the world’s top botanical and horticultural experts will speak at the 2021 Southeastern Plant Symposium and Rare Plant Auction, according to event organizers Mark Weathington, Director of JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State […]
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 […]
North Carolina author Donna Campbell Smith’s new novel, My Neighbors from the Woods, is a departure from all of her previous books. Some folks might say it’s a fantasy or paranormal story. That’s because […]
Three film festivals will come together to bring the best ideas in Independent cinemas from all around the globe. Preparations are underway for “Building Bridges Across Borders” virtual film screenings May 22-31, 2021 as a […]
Shorebirds are nesting and brood-rearing now through August 31, 2021 Before hitting the beach this summer, visitors should remember to “share the shore” with beach-nesting birds, giving them, their eggs and chicks a wide berth. […]
According to numbers in the 2020 Public Animal Shelter Report, released to the public by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) earlier this year, North Carolina public animal shelters euthanized approximately 10,522 […]
Amazon.com will launch a state-of-the-art import processing center in Smithfield, North Carolina (Johnston County), creating more than 500 jobs which offer a starting wage of $15-an-hour and comprehensive benefits beginning on the first day of […]
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 […]
Collected and with Introduction by Joy Harjo, 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate; Foreword by Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress Edited by Joy Harjo, the first Native poet to serve as US Poet Laureate, LIVING NATIONS, LIVING […]
Wilson County Public Library is partnering with state government agencies to provide access to Digital Navigators for the month of May. Digital Navigators will guide community members to address their needs around home connectivity, devices, […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its next public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications via conference call. This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on […]
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