A total lunar eclipse is coming. It will be visible in North Carolina, and you don’t need special glasses like you did for the solar eclipse. The eclipse beginning the evening of Sunday, January 20, […]
Grand Strand Sandwich is recalling Lunch Box Italian Subs, Lunch Box Ham & Swiss Croissants, and Lunch Box Ham & Cheese Frozen Wedges due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was made public […]
Related Essay Contest is Accepting Submissions Now until Feb. 1, 2019 Vision Community Theatre Group will celebrate Black History Month with a special performance entitled, VOICES~ The Struggles, The Faith, The Hope. An essay contest […]
The 2019 Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is accepting applications for grant projects that will enhance communities affected by the downturn in the tobacco industry. Supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development […]
NC Hemp-related Projects Receive $263,519 The North Carolina Bioenergy Research and New and Emerging Crops Initiative recently awarded almost $1 million in grants for nine 2018-2019 projects to boost bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the […]
This First NC Location Expected to Employ Approximately 475 in Full- and Part-time Positions Hiring and training are now underway for full-time positions at Wegmans Food Markets’ new Raleigh, North Carolina store, set to open this fall. […]
By Tiffany Wickstrom Englewood Baptist Church announced today that they will serve as one of nearly 500 churches around the world already registered to host Night to Shine 2019, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The conference call may be joined Monday, January 7, 2019, at 3pm. On the agenda is […]
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 […]
Looking for an inexpensive option to get your pets their legally-required rabies vaccinations? Low-cost rabies clinics provide rabies shots for your pets, sometimes for as little as $5. Prices are included with event listings, as […]
On January 4, 2019, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced plans to hire more than 65,000 associates this year to improve customer service and product availability. Supporting the growth strategy recently announced by the company’s leadership, Lowe’s hiring […]
Looking for a new job in the new year? Help might be as close as your local library. Libraries offer more than just book borrowing. They offer services and events, too. The libraries listed below […]
Upcoming North Carolina conferences and special presentations for writers and those who want to be writers. Johnston County Writers Conference Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ 8:30am-3pm The Johnston County Writers Group is holding its inaugural […]
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 […]
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 — […]
R. L. Zeigler Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 11,664 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) poultry and meat sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and […]
It’s almost that time. The New Year is coming up fast, and establishments in eastern NC and the Piedmont area have options for you. Enjoy a dinner, dancing, midnight toasts, and more at these locations. […]
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 […]
North Carolina’s New Year tradition of family adventure, exercise and reconnecting with nature continues in 2019 with First Day Hikes throughout the state parks system on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. More than 40 guided hikes […]
By Kay Whatley Eastern North Carolina is home to farms of all types. Depending on the season, they provide fresh produce, meats, and more — just about everything you need for your table, whether you’re […]
East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, offers events for all ages. See new-year events in the below listing. With questions, call East Regional Library at 919.217.5300. For more information about East Regional Library, […]
A new grant program will help expand school breakfast access in ten North Carolina School Districts, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper announced today. As part of the 2018-19 Breakfast After the Bell […]
The leadership of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Interim Police Chief Willie Williams will be celebrated during a reception on Friday, December 21, 2018, at 2pm, on the third floor of City Hall. Williams will step down from […]
On December 13, 2018, Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. of Santa Maria, California, issued a recall for its red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, and cauliflower harvested on November 27-30, 2018. This recall was issued out […]
By Ginger Collins, Alleghany Writers The Alleghany Writers, a nonprofit organization in Alleghany County, North Carolina, has announced its Working Writers Business Conference, which will be held April 11-13, 2019, in Sparta NC. This inaugural conference will go […]
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 […]
Tickets Now On Sale For Easter Weekend Gospel Concert on Apr. 20 Rocky Mount Event Center is happy to announce its second ticketed concert in their state-of-the-art facility. The First Lady of Gospel Music, Pastor Shirley […]
January will be a month where the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina pause to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through community events. The […]
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