Charlotte, North Carolina: As the corporate conversation around representation and diversity reaches stratospheric levels, one entrepreneur is taking action when it comes to retail. In an effort to breathe life into black art, founder Chrishonda […]
The Public Art Commission, Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources, and ARTS Wake Forest are partnering to host a special Community Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10am-1pm, at the Alston-Massenburg […]
NASA released its first digital, interactive graphic novel on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in celebration of National Comic Book Day. “First Woman: NASA’s Promise for Humanity” imagines the story of Callie Rodriguez, the first woman […]
On September 23, 2021, Honeywell announced its latest innovation in robotic technology designed to help warehouses and distribution centers automate the manual process of unloading pallets, reducing the operational risks of potential injuries and labor […]
Altice USA, parent company of Suddenlink, donated over $12,500 worth of iPads to the Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region to increase access to virtual classroom opportunities, connectivity, and online curriculum for […]
Shifts from feast to famine contributed to Adélie penguin population boom or bust over 6,000 years Preserved penguin poo may be the key to connecting past Antarctic Ocean conditions and penguin populations, shedding light on how the […]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will create 290 new jobs in Pitt County, North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced on September 14, 2021. The company will invest $154 million to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in […]
Dozens of concepts are being presented at this year’s NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Symposium, including eight led by technologists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. NASA missions make it seem like the future is now — […]
The Saturday in the Park concert series returned to the Knightdale Station Park Amphitheater with its first concert on September 11, 2021. Two additional concerts are planned, with craft vendors and food trucks in addition […]
The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power (WFP) are joining more than 2,000 not-for-profit utilities in celebrating Public Power Week October 3-9, 2021. Although this year’s Energy Expo and other in-person customer appreciation […]
By Cindy Brookshire (Activate Selma NC) and Billy Roach (Selma Parks and Recreation) On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, volunteers from Selma Parks and Recreation, Activate Selma, local businesses and Lowe’s of Smithfield endured the heat […]
The Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the Grand Marshal for the Railroad Days Parade will be Ms. Deborah Baker. Deborah is the director of Baker School of Dance in Pine […]
Chris Pugh, the founder of CB Pugh Enterprises LLC and the Pugh Builders General Contractors (GC) Academy located in Raleigh, North Carolina, commences the Pugh Builders GC Academy “Seminars Tour” to different cities in the […]
Mark your calendars for a cinematic tour de force. The Third Annual Wake Forest Film Festival is scheduled for March 4-5, 2022, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North […]
Ghost Walk Tickets On Sale Beginning Sept. 8 If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall season, then don’t miss the “Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walk in downtown Wake Forest, North Carolina. […]
Art classes for elementary students and adults will be offered by the Franklin County Arts Council at its Gallery on the Hill, located at 99 South Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, North Carolina. To register and pay […]
Murray Wise Associates LLC, Kander LLC, and National Land Realty acted as broker and transactional advisors in connection with the sale of a 4,528 acre farm located in Pamlico County, North Carolina to Promised Land Opportunity Zone […]
The Town of Knightdale is partnering with WakeMed and the Wake County Public Health Department to host a free webinar on COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 6-7pm. The webinar, “COVID-19 Vaccines: Separating Fact […]
On Thursday, September 2, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed three criminal justice reform bills into law: House Bill 436: Support Law Enforcement Mental Health (click for PDF) House Bill 536: Law Enforcement Duty […]
North Carolina is sending National Guard personnel to help Louisiana after the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Ida. The 113th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion (CSSB) Headquarters from Lenoir is deploying approximately 65 personnel to the Gulf […]
From Reggae to Motown and Salsa to Jazz, there’s something for all music lovers at this year’s Six Sundays in Fall concert series. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department […]
Governor Cooper Visits Clinic on First Day of Distribution of Additional Shots to North Carolinians who are Immunocompromised North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited a drive-thru vaccine clinic hosted by the Nash County Health Department […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), based in Louisburg, North Carolina, announces their September 2021 Artist of the Month: Peggy Harris. Her works will be on display at the FCAC Gallery on the Hill throughout […]
In celebration of the annual adoption event Clear the Shelters, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County (SPCA Wake) is offering 50% off all adoption fees now through Sunday, September […]
Popular party band Crush will headline the one and only Friday Night on White (FNOW) of the year on Friday, September 10, 2021, 6-9pm. The free outdoor concert will be held along South White Street […]
On August 25, 2021, at approximately 7:20am, the Rocky Mount Police Department received a call from a citizen who located a bone at 480 Lee Street (Best Friends Dog Park) in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. […]
New Film’s Props Provided, Locally Grown Contacted by members of the production team, Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery supplied forty-five specifically requested plants for The Starling, an upcoming Netflix film starring Melissa McCarthy, […]
The city of Rocky Mount is committed to ensuring equitable broadband access for its residents, business community and visitors. One step toward improving adequate internet access and speeds is to take part in the North […]
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