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Wilson County Public Library Programs for January 2019

December 13, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Do your New Year’s resolutions include spending more time at the library? Kick off the new year with Wilson County Public Library free programs and special events in January 2019. Main Library hours are Monday-Wednesday 9am-9pm; and […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Dec. 13-16, 2018

December 12, 2018 Kay Whatley

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 happenings, […]

Rocky Mount Event Center. Photo: Kay Whatley, October 25, 2018 (grand opening day)
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UPDATE: Event Postponed – Rocky Mount Event Center to Host First Cheer and Dance Competition

December 7, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE: Because of this weekend’s potential inclement weather, the Maximum Cheer and Dance competition has been postponed. It will be held at a later date, to be determined, and will not take place on Sunday […]

The Navigator logo. Source: NCBCE
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NC to Debut “The Navigator” at Work-Based Learning Summit on Dec. 7

December 6, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Governor Cooper Unveils “Navigator,” North Carolina’s Online Work-Based Learning Tool to Link Classrooms and Careers Governor Roy Cooper today announced a free, first-of-its-kind online tool to lead the way in connecting education to career. The […]

Three of the many labels released with the JBS Tolleson beef products expanded recall on December 4, 2018. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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UPDATED: How Many Cows in 12 Million Pounds? Possible Salmonella Contamination Leads to Big Beef Recall

December 4, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

. Ed. Note: When originally released on October 4, 2018, this article asked the question, “How many cows in 6.5 million pounds?” With the updated and expanded recall released by the USDA today (December 4, […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Dec. 6-9, 2018

December 3, 2018 Kay Whatley

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 happenings, […]

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Eastern NC Business Events in December 2018

December 2, 2018 Kay Whatley

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 — […]

Interior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC, in November 2017. Photo: Kay Whatley
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December Programs at East Regional Library

December 1, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Events for December 2018 planned for East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, are listed below. In addition to the event times, the library is open: Monday-Thursday  9am-9pm Friday  10am-6pm Saturday  10am-6pm […]

Source: Ray Shell
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Community Arts Group to Hold 8th Anniversary Celebration on Dec. 8

November 30, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Ray Shell Dulamaes and Taip Lab present a celebration of eight years with The Real Friends of the Barn on Saturday, December 8, 2018, starting at 7pm. The celebration will be held at The […]

Wilson County Public Library "Food for Fines" flyer, December 2018. Source: Amanda Gardner, Wilson County Public Library
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Wilson County Public Library “Food for Fines” Forgiveness Event to Run through December

November 28, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Molly Westmoreland, Library Director, Wilson County Public Library Want to do a good deed for those in need and help yourself at the same time?  Bring an undented, unexpired can of food to the […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 2018

November 26, 2018 Kay Whatley

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 happenings, […]

Thanksgiving Potluck Celebration at St. John AME Zion Church in Wilson, North Carolina. Source: Jeremy Jeffers
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Foundation’s Thanksgiving Potluck Fed 125 at Wilson NC Church

November 26, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Thanksgiving is more meaningful when you are actively involved in serving others. It is a reflective example that elevates the realization of how blessed you are daily. Caring and compassion was in full effect with the […]

FCAC Christmas Tree. Source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg NC
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Arts Council to Host Tree Trimmings on Nov. 27 and Dec. 2

November 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Join the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) for their Christmas at the Gallery on Main tree trimming.  Bring an ornament or use one of the Arts Council’s ornaments to decorate the gallery’s tree. The public […]

Local author books on display at the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market. Source: Cindy Brookshire
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Local Authors Sought for School Literacy Event in Johnston County NC

November 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

A representative of Johnston County Public Schools is seeking local authors to participate in an upcoming literacy event. Authors will have the opportunity to share their work, sign books, and interact with students, faculty, and […]

The RTP Mistletoe Market is December 13, 2018, at The Frontier in Research Triangle Park NC.
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The RTP Mistletoe Market Offers Gift Shopping + Happy Hour on Dec. 13

November 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

For one evening only, shop local goods and meet local artisans, crafters, and business owners at The RTP Mistletoe Market. On Thursday, December 13, 2018, 4-7pm, join the fun and get your holiday shopping done at The Frontier, […]

Wendell NC Pecan Orchard. Source: Phillip A. Smith II, Wendell NC Parks and Recreation.
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NC Ag Predicts Short-but-sweet Season for North Carolina Pecans

November 16, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Customers looking for fresh NC pecans for upcoming holiday meals will need to act fast. The 2018 state pecan season will be a shorter season due to damage from Hurricane Florence. Said Agriculture Commissioner Steve […]

The North Carolina Holiday Flotilla. Photo courtesy of Ned Leary Photography
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The Show will Go On: NC Holiday Flotilla and Enchanted Airlie to Open Thanksgiving Weekend

November 16, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Just two months following a direct hit by Hurricane Florence, two nationally renowned holiday attractions return to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, in November. “The show will go on,” stated Linda Brown, Committee Chair […]

Two of the labels released with the Jenny-O raw ground turkey products recall. Source: USDA FSIS
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Jennie-O Ground Turkey Recall Is Latest in Nationwide Salmonella Reading Investigation

November 16, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC, a Barron, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be associated with an illness outbreak of Salmonella Reading, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety […]

Brooke Simpson. Source: Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC
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Brooke Simpson to Headline Rocky Mount Christmas Parade

November 15, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Other Holiday Happenings Planned A full season of holiday events are on tap to end the 2018 calendar year, and a well-known name will make a stop in Rocky Mount as part of the festivities. […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Nov. 16-18, 2018

November 14, 2018 Kay Whatley

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 happenings, […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount Decision on Commercial Vehicle Ordinance will Be Finalized in January 2019

November 14, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

At the Monday, November 12, 2018 meeting of the Rocky Mount City Council, council members decided to immediately enforce the city’s existing ordinance prohibiting the parking of commercial vehicles on residential streets. The owners of commercial vehicles […]

Winning photograph by Patricia Joynes graces the cover of the FCAC Writers Guild's 2019 edition of County Lines Literary Journal. Source: Donna Campbell Smith
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Writers Guild to Launch Sixth Edition of Literary Journal

November 14, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild invites the public to attend the launch party for their sixth edition of County Lines: A Literary Journal. The party will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018, 7-9pm. […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public Library Announces December 2018 Programs

November 14, 2018 Kay Whatley

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of free programs for the community this December at the Main Library and Branches. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances […]

Mime -- Cindy Miller Walker. Source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, North Carolina
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Cultural Arts Festival:  Celebrating the Diversity of Franklin County

November 8, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team will host a Cultural Arts Festival November 17, 2018, 1-4pm, at Vance Granville Community College’s Louisburg Campus, Building 4, 1800 NC Hwy 56, Louisburg, North Carolina. Arts and crafts, […]

America Recycles Day 2018 in Rocky Mount NC. Source: City of Rocky Mount
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Rocky Mount “America Recycles Day” Event to Accept Hazardous Household Waste

November 6, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

On Saturday, November 10, 2018, Keep America Beautiful (KAB) of Nash and Edgecombe counties will host a recycling event for America Recycles Day. The celebration will start at 10am and accept items until 1pm at the […]

Author Steven E. Davis at a book signing in Rocky Mount NC. Photo: Kay Whatley, August 2018
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Arkham Comix to host Author Expo at Wilson NC Location

November 6, 2018 Kay Whatley

Meet authors and check out their books at the Arkham Author Expo, organized by Sovereign Tomorrow Publications and Arkham Comix. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2018, 2-5pm, at Arkham Comix’s Wilson location, 3710 Peppermill Drive, […]

Hemp growing on a farm in Bunn NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting (via Conference Call) is Nov. 8

November 6, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The next meeting will be available via conference call/computer on Thursday, November 8, 2018, starting at 11am. Access […]

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Raleigh Flea Market at State Fairgrounds Re-opens Nov. 3

November 1, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

After a month-long break while the NC State Fair took over the fairgrounds, the Raleigh Flea Market reopens Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9am-6pm. Flea market hours will be 9am to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays. […]

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