NASA will test a parachute for possible future missions to Mars from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Live coverage of the test begins at 6:15am (EDT) on the Wallops’ Ustream. The launch […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The listed rabies clinics, ordered by county, offer a low-cost, no-appointment opportunity to protect your pet from rabies. Animals that contract rabies cannot recover and must be euthanized, so getting your […]
Faith Climate Action Week, being celebrated from April 14- 22, 2018 as part of international Earth Day, is a US faith movement focused on finding solutions to climate change. Each year, faith communities around the country hold […]
North Carolina Is Gaining Recognition as The “State of Southern Beer” North Carolina breweries and destinations that love beer will roll out the barrels and the red carpet in April for the sixth-annual NC Beer Month, a […]
The 35th-annual Down East Senior Games (DESG) are scheduled for April 30-May 22, 2018. Anyone 50 years of age or older and living in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton and Wilson counties, are invited to participate […]
The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association has held farm tours across North Carolina, covering different counties on each tour. This year, the tours are merging, under the name “Piedmont Farm Tour”. From the announcement: Previously, we’ve […]
The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce will hold its 45th-annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. The chamber is seeking nominations of local citizens for awards to be presented the evening of the […]
Johnsonville Recalls Smoked Pork Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination On March 15, 2018, Johnsonville, LLC recalled approximately 109,603 pounds of smoked pork sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the […]
Funds Raised Support Durham-based Parapsychology Research The Rhine Research Center “Spring Benefit” on March 24, 2018 features a special presentation by John B. Alexander, PhD. Doors open at 7pm, with the benefit running until 10pm. Join […]
The Southern Harm Reduction and Drug Police Conference is scheduled for Spring in Western North Carolina. Organized by the NC Harm Reduction Coalition, speakers will provide insight into topics of interest including syringe exchange, war […]
On February 21, 2018, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began receiving H-2B cap-subject petitions for the second half of fiscal year 2018. During the first five business days USCIS received approximately 2,700 H-2B cap-subject […]
Indigo Moon Film Festival (IMFF) is now accepting film submissions for its 2018 Season. This year’s festival will run October 12-14, 2018 in Historic Downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. Indigo Moon accepts film submissions in these […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor It’s carnival time again in Knightdale, North Carolina! The Knightdale Police Department (KPD) Spring Carnival will run from Thursday, March 29, 2018 through Sunday, April 8, 2018. Carnival hours this year, weather permitting, are: […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]
By Gail S. Richburg, Founder/Executive Director of LCTF Life Changing Transplant Foundation (LCTF) was formed in March of 2008. The foundation was birthed from my own personal experience of being a liver transplant recipient. I […]
The fourth-annual Bunn Fun Day is scheduled for April 21, 2018, 10am-4pm. Join the fun on Railroad Street in downtown Bunn NC. This is a day to relax, have fun, visit with community members, and kick back and […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]
On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 10am-1pm, residents will have an opportunity to rid their homes of old electronics, unwanted and unused prescription drugs, paper, and much more during Nash County Recycles Day. This event, open […]
Updated on March 6, 2018, with additional, recent pet food recalls added. Steve’s Real Food Voluntarily Recalls Raw Frozen Dog Food Turkey Canine Recipe Issued March 2, 2018 Steve’s Real Food of Salt Lake City, […]
Got To Be NC Festival is May 18-20, 2018 The Got To Be NC Festival is currently accepting applications from food and merchandise vendors who would like to be a part of the XX-annual festival. Each […]
North Carolina farmers markets can expand their advertising budgets through of a new cooperative grant being offered by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. As part of the grant, the department will pay […]
The first Friday each month from 3-5pm, the Imagination Station Science and History Museum opens its doors for Fabulous Fridays — free, public events designed for the whole family. Each event includes crafts, games, and talks meant […]
Expansion in Buncombe and Ashe Counties Brings an Investment of More than $100 Million GE Aviation, a global manufacturer of aircraft engines and components, will create 146 full-time jobs over four years at its facilities […]
Fifteen lucky fishermen won $100 each in a recent North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ Multi-Species Tagging Program yearly drawing. Information gathered from tag returns allows researchers to determine species migration patterns, mortality, population structure […]
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 — […]
Deadline for Business Applications is April 6, 2018 By Bert Smith, Farmville Sharks Investors Group Farmville Sharks are hungry to bring innovative and entrepreneurial retail ideas to their downtown business area. We have pulled together seven […]
On February 5, 2018, the Knightdale Town Council accepted a land donation to serve as the future home of a Knightdale Recreation Center. Wake Stone Corporation provided the gift of ten acres to assist town […]
The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, located in eastern Wake County, will be the site of a variety of family-friendly events during the month of March. In addition to town-organized events, local organizations have Spring […]
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