First Baptist Church of Clayton and Horne Memorial UMC of Clayton have combined their efforts to bring Faith Fair on The Square to the Clayton Town Square on Saturday, September 11, 2021, 4-7pm. This combined, […]
Local businesses among the many beneficiaries from the over $409 Million to be invested in NC in 2021 Filmmakers producing projects in North Carolina are on track to invest a record amount of money in […]
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is helping the legacy of inspiration, hope, and diversity fostered by the creator of Star Trek to live long and prosper. The agency will observe the late Gene […]
Applications for the 2021-2022 Artist Support Grant are now available. Applicants who reside in the following North Carolina counties are eligible to apply through the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC): Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Northampton, Vance, […]
“Open a Book, Open the World” premieres Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 Television viewers can see an inspiring introduction to the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival and its exciting lineup of authors, poets and […]
North Carolina farmers interested in growing hemp in 2022 will begin getting their licenses from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as North Carolina wraps up its pilot program in conjunction with federal rules going […]
The Town of Zebulon, North Carolina will be holding an in-person Downtown Visioning Session on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 6-8pm. The visioning session is part of North Carolina Main Street’s requirement for Zebulon to participate […]
First Update in More Than 45 Years Reflects Current Cost Realities On August 16, 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
VMS Business Funding Group will be hosting the Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer, which will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, 6-9pm, at the Hampton Inn & Suites-Raleigh Downtown. The event features motivational […]
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 Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 2pm […]
The Johnston County Writers Group, based in Selma-Smithfield, North Carolina, will be holding an in-person monthly meeting and an Open Mic event in August 2021. Non-members are welcome to attend. Visit the Johnston County Arts […]
The city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina Parks and Recreation Department will hold an End of Summer Celebration on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 5pm, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The evening will feature […]
The special exhibit, Stars, Stages & Screens of Wayne County, continues through the month of August at the Wayne County Museum. This exhibit covers theater venues, opera houses, movie theaters, and drive-in theaters of Wayne […]
The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with WakeMed and the Wake County Public Health Department to host a free webinar on COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, August 19, 2021, 6-7pm. “COVID-19 Vaccines: Separating Fact from […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting for “an update on the future direction of the NC hemp program.” This is a change from recent meetings, the majority of which were […]
Company intends to invest $550 million in Holly Springs, North Carolina The pioneering biotechnology company, Amgen Inc., will build a new biologics manufacturing operation in Holly Springs, North Carolina, creating 355 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper […]
The much-awaited book, A Heart for Selma: 12 Stories of Activate Selma NC, written by Pine Level writer Cindy Brookshire, shares 12 personal stories of Selma, North Carolina residents, volunteers, and business owners who are […]
Interior Department Celebrates “Great American Outdoors Act” Anniversary with Fee Free Day on Public Lands Law’s historic investments in national parks and public lands are creating jobs and strengthening local economies On Wednesday, designated as […]
Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Below are details on the Summer Reading program and August 2021 in-person or online library […]
The Maria V. Howard Arts Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will hold a series of programs as an extension of its exhibit, “Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis […]
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will host an Introduction to Falconry Workshop presented by the North American Falconers Association on Saturday, September 11, 2021, 8:30am-4pm. The event will be held in-person at the Centennial Campus […]
Celebrate ten years of the Surfalorus Film Festival, presented by North Carolina Aquariums, during the final weekend of the Eastern Surf Championships, September 22-25, 2021. Surfalorus brings a stacked lineup of films including the trailblazing story of the […]
Jackie Dove-Miller is a poet, playwright, photographer, workshop facilitator, author, and 2013 Co-Artist of the Year. Her most recent publication is her memoir, Breathing New Air: A Spiritual Transformation through Divorce. Meet the artist at […]
Plant an Old Southern Apple Tree to Commemorate Chatham County’s 250th Anniversary Residents* can celebrate Chatham County’s 250th anniversary by planting an old southern apple tree and preserving a unique piece of Chatham County’s history […]
On July 23, 2021, Rocky Mount, North Carolina City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney announced the appointment of Jessie Nunery as Interim Communications, Marketing and Public Relations Director. Nunery has served as the city’s Media Relations Specialist […]
After 100 years of serving communities, Lowe’s today revealed the 100 impact projects out of more than 2,200 submissions that are the cornerstone of 100 Hometowns, an initiative to celebrate Lowe’s centennial. Eight projects were […]
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting local companies interested in learning more about “doing business” with the Town and its community partners to a How to Do Business Networking, Reception & Table Expo on […]
The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will commence its year-long Centennial Celebration with a special flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11am. The commemoration will take place in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza, 301 […]
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