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Eastern NC Business Events in February 2019

January 30, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county area […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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The Main Event Band to Perform at First Friday

January 30, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Main Event Band will highlight First Friday’s return to the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences on February 1, 2019, 6-9pm. Known as a party band that performs R&B, Soul, Beach, Country and Funk music, […]

Male House Finch photo taken by Jeanette Tasey during the Great Backyard Bird Count.
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Great Backyard Bird Count 2019 Should Be “Finchy” and Fun

January 29, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Winter finch “irruption” will be a highlight for many The 22nd Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will take place from Friday, February 15 through Monday, February 18, 2019. Volunteers from around the world are invited to […]

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FCAC Photography Guild’s February Speaker is Suzin Daly

January 29, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council’s Photography Guild is pleased to announce that the Guest Speaker for February will be Suzin Daly, who will lead a discussion on Lighting. Suzin Daly resides in Youngsville, North Carolina […]

SVK9 in action. Source: Suzanne Golden, Golden Relations
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Triangle-Based Stealth Vigilance K-9 Gets Tapped for Super Bowl LIII Security

January 28, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Veteran-owned Stealth Vigilance, LLC (SVK9), a private K-9 detection firm, is sending North Carolina K-9 teams to Atlanta, Georgia to help augment Super Bowl LIII security. The SVK9 teams will be deployed in Atlanta for […]

Hemp Blue jeans, clothing made with industrial hemp. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting by Conference Call is Jan. 30

January 28, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The meeting will take place by conference call, which the public may join, on Monday, January 30, 2019, […]

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Vendor Opportunities at Rocky Mount 2019 Cultural Event, Now Scheduled for Mar. 2

January 25, 2019 Kay Whatley

The annual International Festival of Cultures returns in the new year and the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is seeking vendors and participants for this event. The International Festival of Cultures is scheduled for Saturday, […]

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SAFE Haven for Cats Fundraiser, “Spay-ghetti and No Balls” Dinner, is Feb. 23

January 25, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Bring the family out for the Spay-ghetti and No Balls fundraising dinner, enjoy a delicious meal, and help support SAFE Haven for Cats’ important work. This fifth-annual dinner on Saturday, February 23, 2019, 6:15pm to […]

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NC Governor Declares “Career Pathways Week”

January 24, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Workshops Across the State Raise Awareness of Regional Training and Career-Growth Programs To promote workforce development and strengthen connections between education and job readiness, Governor Roy Cooper has declared the week of January 28-February 1, […]

Source: Terra Vita Stewards
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Raleigh, NC: Terra Vita Stewards Tree Giveaway is Jan. 27

January 24, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Tree Giveaway to Celebrate Tu B’Shevat By Maggie Bailey, Terra Vita Stewards We Plant It Forward will be outside Temple Beth Or religious school building giving out free tree seedlings in celebration of Tu B’Shevat […]

Exterior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Knightdale Library Announces February 2019 Programs

January 24, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, offers events for all ages. Upcoming events are listed herein. With questions, call East Regional Library at 919.217.5300. For more information about East Regional Library, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/locations/erl/.   […]

Players at 2018 Carolina Games Summit. Source: Carolina Games Summit
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Carolina Games Summit to Take Over The Maxwell Center on Feb. 2

January 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Carolina Games Summit  2019 is scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2019, 10am-9pm. The gaming event will be held at The Maxwell Center, located at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, North Carolina. The venue features over 35,000 […]

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Wilson County Public Library Programs for February 2019

January 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

According to Amanda Gardner, Assistant Director of Wilson County Public Library,  the library is “going big on programs for the shortest month of the year.”  Programs for all ages are coming in February 2019 at the Main Library […]

Carolina Mudcats at Five County Stadium, February 28, 2014. Source: James Willamor of Raleigh NC.
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Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club’s Annual Job Fair is Feb. 9

January 22, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Can you hear the crack of the bat? The cheers of the baseball fans echoing across the stadium? Not yet, but soon. It’s almost baseball season, and that means that it’s time for hiring at […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Jan. 24-27, 2019

January 22, 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 […]

Sideline. Source: Katie Keller, The Press House
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Rudy Theatre’s “Bluegrass First Friday Night” to Feature Sideline on Feb. 1

January 20, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Roots music powerhouse, Sideline, is coming to the Rudy Theatre’s stage as part of its Bluegrass First Friday Night series. Sideline is a pedigreed six-piece ensemble whose style has set the pace in Bluegrass for over two […]

Label issued with Johnsonville, LLC Recall, January 2019. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Recalls Issued Due to Rubber, Wood in Meat Products

January 19, 2019 Kay Whatley

Recalls issued in the last few days cover chicken and pork processed foods contaminated, likely during the manufacturing process. Chicken nuggets potentially contaminated with wood, and pork sausage contaminated with rubber, resulted in the recall […]

Display of Vick’s VapoRub, invented in Selma, NC. Source: Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum
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Selma Museum Presentation on Vick’s Inventor is Jan. 26

January 18, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum will present a program on the life and times of Lunsford Richardson, inventor of Vick’s VapoRub, and the product’s impact. Free and open-to-the-public, the program is scheduled for Saturday, […]

Radishes growing in a garden. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Rocky Mount, NC Conference to Engage Community through Food

January 18, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Join professionals from North Carolina A&T State University, local experts and master gardeners on Saturday, January 26, 2019, 8:30am-2pm, for the inaugural Community, Food and Connection Conference. The conference will be held at the Imperial Centre for […]

Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce logo.
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Rocky Mount, NC: Chamber Announce 2018 Distinguished Citizen Award Winner

January 16, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Distinguished Citizen Award winner is John Barker. The recipient will receive his recognition of the award at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Each year The Chamber recognizes a […]

Johnston County Writers Conference 2019 flyer. Source: Cindy Brookshire
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Registration Open for Johnston County Writers Conference

January 15, 2019 Kay Whatley

Inaugural Writers Conference Set for Apr. 6 in Selma NC “Unbox Your Creativity” at the upcoming Johnston County Writers Conference, organized by the Johnston County Writers Group. Local author-speakers will impart their knowledge regarding writing […]

Drone imagery three hours later showing Bunn, NC warehouse damage. Credit: Pilot Steve Rhode, Wake Forest Fire Department
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Drone Images Show Heat, Damage at Bunn, NC Hemp/Kenaf Warehouse Fire

January 14, 2019 Kay Whatley

On January 11, 2019, fire raged through a warehouse in Bunn, North Carolina at the Montclair Complex. The warehouse contained property, including harvested kenaf and hemp plants, of farmer Mann Mullen. Thank you to Chief […]

Five camellias out of the dozens of varieties available at Garden Treasures, Wendell, NC. Photos: Kay Whatley
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Wendell NC: Garden Treasures Nursery Grand Opening is Apr. 20

January 14, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor When Garden Treasures nursery opens in April 2019, a ribbon will be cut, a craft show will cascade along the walking paths, educational talks will be offered, and visitors will have […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Jan. 17-20, 2019

January 14, 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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The Strange-ness: New Cookie Dough Safe to Eat Raw

January 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Colorado-based Sara’s Cosmic Cookie Dough recently announces the launch of its edible cookie dough that’s safe to eat raw or baked. The plant-based cookie dough “is better for you while tasting just like your classic favorites without […]

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Legendary Bob Woodward Speaking at Events in Washington, DC, and Ontario, Canada, This Week

January 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

This week, Bob Woodward, known as half of the “Watergate” investigative team of Woodward and Bernstein, will join a discussion on integrity, trust, and the Watergate legacy in Washington, DC; then speak on the Presidency […]

Pecan tree in the orchard at Lakeview Pecans, Bailey, North Carolina, November 2018. Photo: Kay Whatley
farmgarden

Pecan Trees May Be Hard for Homeowners to Find for 2019 Planting

January 11, 2019 Kay Whatley

Thinking of planting pecan trees on your property? Well, if you order trees now, you might be able to plant in a year or two. The best time to plant pecan trees is in the […]

Bunn Rural Fire Dept. truck and personnel overseeing the fire. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Farm Warehouse and Contents A Total Loss in Bunn, NC Fire

January 11, 2019 Kay Whatley

Kenaf Bales, Hemp Plants, and Farm Supplies Inside Building Destroyed By Kay Whatley (The Grey Area News) and Rhiannon Fionn (Carolina Cannabis News) An early morning fire in Bunn, North Carolina dealt a blow to a […]

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