Check out the options to celebrate Independence Day around Eastern North Carolina. While most events are on the 4th of July, a few are on other dates as noted. Clayton July 4th Celebration Thursday, […]
This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Upcoming outdoor free concerts provided by area venues or town/city parks and recreation departments. Downtown Live! (Imperial Centre / Rocky Mount) Spend your Spring and Summer Thursday nights listening and […]
On June 7, 2019, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the discovery of genetically engineered (GE) wheat plants growing in an unplanted agricultural field in Washington State. The […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Updated due to Downtown Live! and Knightdale movie cancellations. This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Parks and recreation departments, libraries, senior centers, and community facilities host free movie nights several months each year, with some locations offering free movies year-round. Check out the offerings in […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
As with prior years, cats fare far worse than dogs According to the 2018 report released to the public by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) this month, public animal shelters across […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, local businesses, and organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The “Grand Opening and First Annual Open House” for Garden Treasures will open in Wendell, North Carolina, with a day of art and flowers on Saturday, April 20, 2019, 9am-5pm, at […]
Spring is in the air and it’s time for farm-fresh produce and locally made goodies. Get ready for the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market “Opening Day” on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The market will open at 9am and […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, local businesses, and organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor UPDATE: Paws in the Park has been canceled due to weather. This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond […]
The 2019 Franklin County Arts Council’s 3rd Friday with the Artist series kicks off on April 12, 2019, 6-8pm, with local artist Diana Johnson at the Gallery On Main located at 118-B North Main Street, […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor It’s time for the Easter story and egg hunting for kids. Hunts planned for the five-county area (and beyond) are included below. Where available, a link has been provided to […]
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF) is pleased to announce that the first foal of 2019 was born on March 31, 2019. Officials have yet to determine the sex of the foal, but are pleased […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]
The Coast Guard rescued seven people and a dog stranded on a sandbar after a their boat capsized in the Chilkat River near Haines, Alaska, on Saturday, March 31, 2019. An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew […]
Grab lunch or dinner at Knightdale Station Park on the third-Thursday of each month and get a bit of fresh air, even network with others stopping for a bite to eat. Food Truck Thursday events […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor It’s garden time in North Carolina. Native plants, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, bulbs, plants, and seeds can go into the ground in April as we pass the last-frost date. Master […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Spring carnival, organized by the Knightdale Police Department as a Special Olympics fundraiser, returns on Thursday, March 28, 2019, starting at 5pm. The carnival is scheduled to be open for […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor It may not feel like it, but Spring is coming. Now is a good time to get your pet their annual rabies vaccination to protect them from this deadly disease. […]
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