Released by Elizabeth Landau (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Donna Weaver / Ray Villard (Space Telescope Science Institute), and Felicia Chou (NASA Headquarters) Great balls of fire! NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has detected superhot blobs of gas, each twice […]
**UPDATE received Oct. 6, 2016, from the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA): “We have been advised that the North Caroline Industrial Hemp Commission has been Appointed in full! The NCIHA is making efforts to meet with the [state] NCIHC in the near future. “Our originally scheduled Nov. 1st Meeting of the NCIHA has been postponed with a […]
**Updated from original Sept. 29 post** According to Knightdale’s Chief of Police, Lawrence R. Capps, “Given the threat of rain and gusty winds this weekend, we are rescheduling Public Safety Day for October 22nd. The event […]
Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. What Do You Think? Submitted for Your Consideration and […]
There was two old dollar bills. One was a $100 dollar bill and the other was a $1 dollar bill. The $100 dollar bill said, “I’ve lived a good life. I’ve been to the amusement park, the […]
**UPDATE: As of Oct. 5, 2016, this event has been cancelled.** According to Tameka Kenan-Norman, Public Affairs Manager for the City of Rocky Mount, this event is canceled. Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down cancelled due to expected severe […]
Zebulon House residential care center is holding a Yard Sale fundraiser on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Local businesses and individuals are invited to set up a table for their goods or services, or come and […]
Teen programs for October includes regular programs alongside Halloween-themed special events. Take your teens to Braswell Memorial Library for scary-creative events. Make something, tell a Halloween story, or kick back and watch a movie. The library covers […]
Released by Rebecca Aloisi, mountvernon.org On October 1, 2016, George Washington’s Mount Vernon opened a groundbreaking exhibition that highlights new research into the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and worked at the estate during […]
By Maegen Wilson, Assistant Director, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public Library is holding a number of programs in October at the main branch library. For children, early literacy programs will continue at the Main Library on Wednesday […]
Due to the potential weather issues posed by Hurricane Matthew, Zebulon United Methodist Church has changed the date for its Fall Festival. The new date is Saturday, October 22, 2016, starting at 8am. Zebulon United […]
There is something for all ages, from the pumpkin decorating to the parade and activities in between! Check out the festival from September 30 to October 1, 2016. This festival takes over downtown each year along 118 […]
Released by Nate Alston, barndinner.com A ghostly comedy hits Central NC just in time for Halloween! The Barn Dinner Theatre cranks out its 52nd anniversary season with the “horrific” comedy My Ghost Story, by John Chaffin, directed by […]
20th Walk to School Day Inspires Communities and Mayors to Create Opportunities, Prioritize Safe Walking and Biking Released by Colleen Oliver and Caroline Mozingo, National Center for Safe Routes to School, Chapel Hill NC Step right up, Walk […]
$2.5 Trillion in Offshore Profits, Worth $717.8 Billion in Federal Taxes Released by Michelle Surka Advocate (US Public Interest Research Group) and Jenice Robinson (Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy) In 2015, more than 73 percent […]
Brian Long, NCDA&CS With Hurricane Matthew looking more certain to affect North Carolina, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is urging farmers to have emergency plans in place for their farms and share those plans with workers […]
“Profile American Facts for Features” for Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is November 24, 2016. Yes, it is still more than a month away! Yet, the US Census Bureau today released totals and estimates for how […]
Joint release by Steve Mashuda (Earthjustice), Anne Hawke (NRDC), Miyoko Sakashita (Center for Biological Diversity), and Cyn Sarthou (Gulf Restoration Network) The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released a draft environmental impact statement that concludes seismic surveys for oil and gas exploration […]
The Fall harvest means farmers moving food from the field to the market where families can purchase it and take it home to their tables. For many farmers, not only do they provide food to their communities, […]
Residents Cautioned to Prepare for Hurricane Matthew For the second time in two weeks, Governor Pat McCrory declared a State of Emergency for portions of eastern and central North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew. […]
The 26th annual Aspen Shortsfest is accepting submissions. Shortsfest accepts submissions of live action, documentary, and animation from the United States and around the world. Films screened will be part of the Festival’s International Competition, […]
Submissions for the 2017 Durango Film independent film festival are being accepted through November 15, 2016. The 12th Annual Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF) is scheduled for March 1-5, 2017. Films will screen at multiple venues. Durango Film […]
So many have heard tales of the US Air Force’s super-secret base known as “Area 51.” Well, late one afternoon, the Air Force folks at Area 51 were surprised to see a small Cessna airplane landing at their […]
Released by Sally Gifford, nifa.usda.gov The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) on September 30, 2016, announced details on investments of $8,640,000 in 33 projects to foster self-sustaining solutions that help […]
Submitted for Consideration and Conversation: What Do You Think? Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. One […]
Contributed by LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian October adult programs are held at Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount NC. If an event is being held at another location, the address is included. […]
Driving along Pearces Road in Zebulon, North Carolina, near the Zebulon Country Club you’ll come across Baker Road and Baker Family Vineyard. In fact, before you see the vineyard, you’ll likely see their Pick-Your-Own signs along the […]
World’s Population Down to 29 Known Wild Red Wolves after USFWS Ended Protective Efforts Released by Kathleen Sullivan (Southern Environmental Law Center), Kim Wheeler (Red Wolf Coalition, Inc.), Haley McKey (Defenders of Wildlife), and Amey Owen (Animal Welfare Institute) The […]
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