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Whether a pet is indoors, outdoors, or both, by law they need to have a rabies shot to protect them from getting this deadly disease. Photo: Kay Whatley. Model: Shadow
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Spring Rabies Vaccination Clinics in Eastern NC

March 26, 2019 Kay Whatley

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. […]

Community Teal Party banner. Source: My Sister's House of North Carolina
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My Sister’s House of NC Fundraiser Offers Opportunity to Support Their Work

March 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

If you’ve ever shopped at A Second Season Resale Store in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, your purchases have supported My Sister’s House of North Carolina. Proceeds from the resale store benefit this nonprofit’s critical work […]

Job and Resource Fair 2019 flyer. Source: Bill Crabtree, Town of Wake Forest
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Wake Forest Job and Resource Fair is Mar. 29

March 21, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest, North Carolina Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a Job & Resource Fair on Friday, March 29, 2019, 9am-4:30pm. Designed for area residents ages 15-21 years-old, the event will […]

Johnston County Writers Conference 2019 flyer. Source: Cindy Brookshire
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Authors to Share Knowledge on Writing, Querying, and Publishing at JoCo Writers Conference

March 19, 2019 Kay Whatley

Doors will Be Opened for the Public for Afternoon Humor-in-Writing Speaker The upcoming Johnston County Writers Conference, Unbox Your Creativity, is designed to provide authors with real-world advice from published authors. Learn from Stephanie Allen […]

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Wilson County Late March and April Library Programs Announced

March 18, 2019 Kay Whatley

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in April 2019, as well as the addition of an English/Spanish bilingual storytime on March 26, […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — March 21-24, 2019

March 18, 2019 Kay Whatley

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 […]

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Wake Forest Accepting Food Truck Vendor Applications for July 3 “Fireworks Spectacular”

March 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest will accept applications from food truck vendors who are interested in participating in the 2019 Fireworks Spectacular. Applications will be accepted until the deadline of Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This […]

Photo from a prior year's Easter Eggstravaganza. Source: City of Rocky Mount
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Imperial Centre Easter Eggstravaganza to Offer an Afternoon of Fun

March 14, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Rocky Mount’s largest Easter egg hunt is quickly approaching. Bring your child down to the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2-4pm, […]

The USAF Thunderbirds on May 8, 2011 in Smyrna, TN. Photo: US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Richard Rose Jr.
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“One of the World’s Best Air Shows” Coming Up Apr. 27-28 in Goldsboro

March 14, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

“Wings Over Wayne is one of the world’s best air shows,” said Chuck Allen, Mayor of Goldsboro, North Carolina. “Seymour Johnson does a phenomenal job attracting the best lineup of airpower and performers, alongside the F-15E Strike […]

One of the labels released with the Duke's Shorty Sausages recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Product Tampering Leads to Recall of “Shorty Sausages” Nationwide

March 14, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Monogram Meat Snacks, LLC Recalls Pork Sausage Products Due to Possible Product Contamination On March 13, 2019, Monogram Meat Snacks, LLC, a Martinsville, Va. establishment, ussied a recall for approximately 191,928 pounds of ready-to-eat pork […]

Dog Walk and Woofstock 2019 flyer. Source: Tara Lynn, SPCA of Wake County
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Saving 2,041 Lives, One Dog Walker at A Time

March 13, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County invites animal lovers in the Triangle and across North Carolina to saves lives through its annual Dog Walk and Woofstock event. This […]

Hemp Oil photo source NCDA&CS.
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission to Hold Public Meeting on Mar. 18

March 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve program applications. A program update will also be provided. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2019, starting at […]

Source: Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Rocky Mount City Manager Reorganizes Key Departments

March 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

City Manager Rochelle D. Small-Toney is reorganizing the Rocky Mount, North Carolina departments of Public Works and Water Resources, Engineering, and Development Services. The process has also resulted in the naming of one new director, […]

Sonni Hönscheid at the 2018 Carolina Cup Championship. Photo: Laura Glantz
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World Champ Returning to Carolina Cup to Defend Title

March 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Carolina Cup is One of the World’s Largest Paddle Festivals Germany’s Sonni Hönscheid, winner of the women’s Paddle League World Title in 2018, returns to North Carolina April 24-28, 2019 to defend her Carolina […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — March 14-17, 2019

March 11, 2019 Kay Whatley

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 […]

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Free Tree Seedlings Available at Raleigh Museum’s “Reptile and Amphibian Day”

March 8, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The We Plant It Forward program will be giving away free tree seedlings at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ “Reptile and Amphibian Day” on Saturday, March 16, 2019, 9am-5pm — or until seedlings […]

Photo from Bunn Fun Day 2018. Source: Sherry Mercer, Commissioner, Town of Bunn, North Carolina
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Bunn Fun Day 2019 is Apr. 27

March 8, 2019 Kay Whatley

The fifth-annual Bunn Fun Day is set for Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10am-4pm. The day will include live music, magic shows, dancing, food trucks, children’s activities, craft vendors, and more. Enjoy Live Music by The Brake […]

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Rocky Mount City Council Welcomes DMV Headquarters

March 7, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, the Council of State approved a move from Raleigh to Rocky Mount for the office of the North Carolina State Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The relocation will place the […]

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Clayton Promotes Volunteerism with April 13 “Clayton Volunteer Fair”

March 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

By Ian Rumbles, Town of Clayton Would you like more volunteers? Would you like people to know more about the great things you are doing in the Clayton community?  We would like to help you […]

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Nashville Blooming Festival Returns May 10-11, Sponsorships Still Available

March 6, 2019 Kay Whatley

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the Nashville Blooming Festival on May 10-11, 2019 (Friday-Saturday). Organized each year by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the Blooming Festival fills the town with carnival rides, local vendors, family activities, and […]

Ten Plant Tour Series is presented at the Nash County Center of the Coop Extension. Source: Nash County Ext.
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Extension Service “Ten Plant Tour” Workshop Series Returns Mar. 8

March 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Last year, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University, and the Nash County Center offered Ten Plant Tour free presentations. Each date covered ten plants within a category. These events are returning for 2019, with the […]

Photo from the Deans Farm Market Easter 2018 agritourism event. Source: Deans Farm Market, Wilson, NC
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North Carolina Farms Open for Spring Agritourism Events

March 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Travelers and locals looking for unique farm experiences will have plenty of options this spring, as farms across the state open their gates to welcome visitors. Agritourism options include Easter egg hunts, strawberry picking, Mother’s […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — March 7-10, 2019

March 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Multicultural Day image. Source: Town of Wake Forest
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Wake Forest’s Inaugural Multicultural Day is Mar. 23

March 2, 2019 Kay Whatley

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council encourages community unity and increases awareness of the unique cultures Wake Forest has to offer. As part of this goal, the council is hosting its first “Multicultural Day” on […]

Photo from 2016 International Festival of Cultures in Rocky Mount. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
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International Festival of Cultures Set to Bring People Together on Mar. 2

March 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

The city of Rocky Mount’s International Festival of Cultures, hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, showcases the variety of diverse communities that call Rocky Mount, North Carolina home. The International Festival of Cultures will take […]

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“Senior Scam Jam” Seminars to be Offered in Wendell and Wake Forest

February 28, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

An upcoming seminar, Seniors at Risk: 21st Century Scam Threats, Preventions and Solutions, will be offered at two locations: Wendell and Wake Forest, North Carolina. The seminar, also known as “Senior Scam Jam,” is designed […]

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Binge Review: The Umbrella Academy

February 28, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley With the popularity of binge-watching television shows and online streaming series, it seemed time to review from the recliner at home too, not just at the movie theater. Below you’ll find my […]

Photograph from Charles Killebrew exhibit at Imperial Centre. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Free Imperial Centre Evening will Highlight Killebrew Photo Collection

February 28, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

A presentation of the Charles Killebrew photography collection, currently on display at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, will take place on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 5:30-7pm. The free event at Imperial Centre (270 […]

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Texas Longhorn cattle walk off Altus Air Force Base, Okla. after the 18th annual Cattle Drive August 25, 2016. Approximately 18 Texas Longhorn cattle were driven through Altus AFB at this year’s base Cattle Drive which provided opportunity for community members to share part of their culture with the Airmen and their families. Source: US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillon Davis.
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