Tickets go on-sale tomorrow — September 18, 2019 — for Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria. This annual event happens on Friday, October 25, 2019, 6:30-9pm, at the Duke Homestead State Historic Site in Durham, North Carolina. […]
Braswell Memorial Library invites young children and teens to the BOO BASH on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 6-7pm. There will be treats (no tricks), games, and a “special spooky story time.” A line-up of appropriate […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s 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 […]
Boyette Family Farms in Clayton, North Carolina offers Fall and Halloween frights and gives visitors a choice: day or night? Daytimes are for hayrides and mazes, pumpkins and playgrounds. Nighttimes are for haunted attractions, with many […]
On September 12, 2019, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) today released the Impact of 2018 Farm Bill Provisions on Soil Health, a comprehensive review of each new provision […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. A program update will also be provided. The meeting is open to the public. On Tuesday, […]
Rocky Mount Event Center is beyond excited to be partnering with Elizabeth City State University for multiple events leading up to the Down East Viking Classic event. Elizabeth City State University (ESCU) will be hosting […]
Deans Farm Market is holding their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 10am-4pm. Located in Wilson County, Deans Farm Market is a farm stand, playground, meal maker, and frequently a fun place for […]
The Johnston County Writers Group recently moved to Smithfield, North Carolina, has upcoming writers meetings and open mic nights, and local writers are invited to take part. Check out the upcoming events below, followed by […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is hosting a Photography Show at the Louisburg, North Carolina Gallery On Main as part of its “3rd Friday with The Artist Series.” FCAC Photography Guild member will be displaying […]
Marr Branch Haunted House is celebrating their “Tenth Year of Fear” in Mount Olive, North Carolina. The attraction opens for the season on Friday, September 27, 2019. The Marr Branch Haunted House is located at […]
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, and homeowners’ associations to show their support for police-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in Wake Forest’s National Night Out (NNO) on […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s 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 […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Halloween Treat Trail in Wendell, North Carolina is scheduled the evening of Friday, October 25, 2019. In preparation, the Town of Wendell welcomes businesses to sign up. Entrepreneurs, small businesses, […]
The breeze blows delicious scents by you, a mix of herbs and spicy notes blended with sweet whiffs, intensifying your hunger. Beautiful music plays in the background, punctuated by laughter and joyful voices. Cars rumbling […]
The annual fundraiser for the United Way of Wayne County, North Carolina returns on Saturday, October 12, 2019. The Taste of Wayne County brings together food trucks, restaurateurs, bakers, and treat makers for one day […]
On August 31, 2019, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The National Hurricane Center reports that […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s 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 […]
The Town of Knightdale Arts and Education Fest returns on Saturday, September 14, 2019. This year’s event includes two parts: 10am-2pm (free festival) and 5:30pm-9pm (free concert). The mission of the Knightdale Education Festival is […]
It’s time for the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences’ Fall arts classes and workshops. New to the arts or have experience? There is something for everyone — kids, adults, and families. Come experiment […]
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host an array of classes, workshops and other event over the next several months to raise awareness about Alzeheimer’s disease and related dementias. Each occasion in […]
Get ready for Irish Fest in the Forest — Wake Forest, North Carolina, that is. On Saturday, September 21, 2019, 3-10pm, join the fun at this annual cultural event in downtown. The free festival includes: […]
Actress and R&B Star to Host and Perform at Multi-Use Sports Facility in Rocky Mount, NC The recently nominated Best New Sports Venue Rocky Mount Event Center is with partnering with one of the biggest […]
Students in North Carolina will talk live this week with a NASA astronaut currently living and working aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will air live on Friday, August 30, 2019, 10:10am (EDT), on NASA television […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Did you know that we have, for over a decade, been losing vast orange groves in Florida? Orange trees have been dying in Florida, acres at a time. Citrus Greening disease […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s 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 […]
Check out the September 2019 programs planned at East Regional Library in Knightdale, North Carolina. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC. Library information may be […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via conference call “to review and approve research pilot program applications.” Members of the public may join the conference call on Tuesday, September 3, […]
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