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Month: October 2021

Reggie Barnes doing the first layup on the new court. Source: Selma Parks and Recreation Department
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Town of Selma, NC Announces Opening of The Reggie Barnes Basketball Court

October 27, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Selma, North Carolina, Parks and Recreation Department announced on October 26, 2021 that the Reggie Barnes Court “is  open and ready for play!” The Reggie Barnes Basketball Court is located on the […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: Oct. 27-31

October 26, 2021 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This weeks 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 […]

Hemp field under the North Carolina blue sky. Photo: Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Oct. 26

October 25, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting ” to review and approve program applications.” This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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NC HOPE Program Marks First Year with Over A Half-billion in Rent and Utility Awards

October 25, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

More than $461 million already paid to landlords and utilities statewide The North Carolina Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program marked its one-year anniversary October 15  with more than a half-billion dollars in […]

Cucalorus 2021 image. Source: Marika Adair, Cucalorus Film Festival
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Tickets on Sale Now for 27th Cucalorus Film Festival Nov. 10-14

October 25, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Cucalorus Film Festival Rumbles into 27th year with Porcupine, Giving Birth to A Butterfly, and more The official schedule for the 27th annual Cucalorus Film Festival has been released and tickets are now on sale […]

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Wilson County Public Library November 2021 Programs

October 25, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

November is traditionally a time of year for giving thanks and showing gratitude.  The staff of the Wilson County Public Library is thankful for the support provided by our community, partner organizations, and local governments. […]

New Hanover County Government seal
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Wilmington, NC: Community to Host 1898 Commemoration Events Nov. 1-10

October 24, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

New Hanover County, North Carolina and the City of Wilmington are joining several local organizations and partners to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup d’état. From November 1-10, 2021, events […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Free Webinar on Adult Day Care and Seniors Services is Oct. 28

October 24, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina, is partnering with Aging Care Matters and the Northern Wake Senior Center to host a free webinar, Adult Day Care Programs & Services for Seniors, on Thursday, October […]

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur enjoys fresh food on the International Space Station. Credit: NASA
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NASA Announces Winners of Deep Space Food Challenge

October 24, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Variety, nutrition, and taste are some considerations when developing food for astronauts. For NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge, students, chefs, small businesses, and others whipped up novel food technology designs to bring new solutions to the […]

Halloween Treat Trail 2021. Source: Town of Wendell
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Wendell, NC: Outdoor Treat Trail Offers Kid-friendly Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 29

October 23, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wendell Treat Trail is being hosted by Wendell Parks and Recreation on Friday, October 29, 2021, 5-8pm, and will offer an outdoor trick-or-treat event for children 12 and younger. This non-scary Halloween treat trail […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Hubbell Power Systems to Create 70+ Jobs with Rocky Mount, NC Expansion Project

October 20, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Company to invest $8.9 million in its PenCell Plastics facility Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. a global manufacturer of electrical power products for utilities will expand operations in North Carolina with an $8.9 million investment in […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: Oct. 20-23

October 19, 2021 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This weeks 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 […]

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NASA, ULA Launch Lucy Mission to “Fossils” of Planet Formation

October 16, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

NASA’s Lucy mission, the agency’s first to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, launched at 5:34am EDT Saturday, October 16, 2021, on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral […]

The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Source: Jennifer Kuykendall
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Wayne County Museum Happenings for October 2021 include Exhibit Opening

October 15, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE: Events postponed to 2022 as noted below. ________ Fall has arrived, and the Wayne County Museum has history events planned for October guests — including a brand new exhibit spotlighting the Odd Fellows and […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Red Cross to Host Free Disaster Action Team Boot Camp for Interested Volunteers

October 15, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Red Cross disaster volunteers serve our neighbors in need every day. They’re installing smoke alarms and on the scene of home fires. They’re also responding to major disasters like Hurricanes Ida. The Red Cross is […]

Riverside Cemetery. Source: Johnston County Heritage Center
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Smithfield, NC: Ghost Walk Will Be In-Person on Oct. 28

October 14, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Johnston County Heritage Center will stage its 17th-annual Ghost Walk on Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Smithfield’s historic Riverside Cemetery. Beginning at 6pm, five characters from Johnston County’s past will be brought back to […]

BBQ, Bluegrass and Brew 2021 event flyer NC Stop Human Trafficking 2
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NC Stop Human Trafficking Gears up for Annual Fall Fundraiser

October 14, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

NC Stop Human Trafficking is preparing for its annual fall fundraiser, BBQ, Bluegrass & Brew, on Friday, October 22, 2021 beginning at 7pm,  at the Barn on Saint Andrews at 400 Saint Andrews Drive in […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: Oct. 14-16

October 13, 2021 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This weeks 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 […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
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Franklin County Arts Council Accepting Subgrant Applications

October 11, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through December 1, 2021. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina […]

Rocky Mount, NC National Night Out 2021. Source: Corporal Ricky Jackson, Rocky Mount Police Department
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Rocky Mount, NC: RMPD Hosts National Night Out on Oct. 15

October 11, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

On Friday, October 15, 2021, 6-8pm, the Rocky Mount Police Department will host National Night Out against Crime on the Helen P. Gay Train Station lawn. There will be music, food, games, and much more. […]

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Things to Do in October 2021: Local Fall and Halloween Events, Trick or Treating

October 11, 2021 Kay Whatley

Fun across the area, with Fall festivals and Halloween-themed events for kids and adults. Check out these offerings in Franklin, Johnston, Nash, Wake, Wilson, and nearby counties. Below happenings are listed by date in reverse […]

Can labels, released with Canned Beef with Gravy recall October 2021. Source: USDA FSIS
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Canned Beef With Gravy Products Recalled Due to Possible Unsafe Levels of Lead

October 10, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Crider Foods, a Stillmore, Georgia, establishment, is recalling approximately 525,717 pounds of canned beef with gravy products that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead, due to a spice mix used from an outside […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Halloween Boo Bash in Joyner Park on Oct. 21

October 10, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will sponsor a Halloween Boo Bash on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, 4:30-7:30pm, at E. Carroll Joyner Park. Presented by Capital Chevrolet, the Halloween Boo Bash […]

Activity at K-Fest 2016. Source: Town of Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale Arts & Education Festival Returns Oct. 9

October 8, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

NOTE: Due to heavy rains, the morning events were postponed to a future date to be announced, while the afternoon events were held.   From Dustin Tripp, Assistant Town Manager: The Town of Knightdale is […]

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: Oct. 7-9

October 8, 2021 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This weeks 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 […]

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Winners named in North Carolina Specialty Food Association’s Competition

October 6, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Specialty Foods Association recently announced winners of its 2021 product competition during the final virtual Summer of Success event. This year’s competition received a total of 147 entries across nine categories. Anna’s Gourmet […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Chatham County Commissioners Approve Resolution Apologizing for County Leaders’ Role in 1921 Lynching of Teenager

October 5, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

On September 20, 2021, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution (click to view PDF) formally apologizing for any participation by a Chatham County elected or appointed official in the 1921 lynching […]

Indigo Moon Film Festival logo. Source: GroundSwell Pictures.
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Fayetteville, NC: Indigo Moon Film Festival Kicks Off with Free Family Film Night

October 5, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

GroundSwell Pictures announced today the sixth-annual Indigo Moon Film Festival (IMFF) will kick off with a showing of a recent Disney release, Raya and the Last Dragon.  The screening will be held at Segra Stadium, […]

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