The Playhouse Community Theatre in Wilson, North Carolina, is holding auditions for “Driving Miss Daisy.” Auditions will be held January 9-10, 2017, starting at 6:30pm. The Playhouse is looking for a diverse group of men […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Maria V. Howard Arts Center and the Children’s Museum and Science Center will close January 1-28, 2017, for maintenance and an exhibit changeover. The Imperial Centre for […]
Nonprofit Says Condoms Highlight Need for Reproductive Rights to Combat Wildlife Extinction, Unsustainable Human Population Growth By Leigh Moyer, biologicaldiversity.org As Americans mark the end of 2016 and prepare for the inauguration of President-elect Donald […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Rocky Mount’s rich history as part of the Civil Rights movement has garnered nationwide attention in the last few years. With North Carolina State University’s Dr. Jason Miller’s restoration […]
**UPDATED December 19 from original December 9 post.** By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell The Town of Wendell is planning community events for the coming year. Below is information on three events in early 2017. […]
Activities for fun, health, or education are being hosting at East Wake Senior Center in 2017. Call Tanya Barrett of the EWSC 919.365.4248 for more information or to register for any of these offerings. Unless otherwise noted, […]
By Joetta L Pittman, Braswell Memorial Public Library SCORE and Braswell Memorial Library will be hosting seminars geared toward small business owners, nonprofit managers, ENC Small Business Centers, and schools. Registration is open for “Tax Implications […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list covers events from the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. In addition to the events below, the North Carolina State Fairgrounds is hosting […]
By Crystal Sessoms, Edgecombe County Memorial Library The Edgecombe County Memorial Library is hosting a “Musical Discovery Program” with support from the North Carolina Symphony’s Bassist, Erik Dyke. Demonstrations and hands-on activities take place December 20, […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list covers events from the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. In addition to the events below, the North Carolina State Fairgrounds is hosting […]
Free Concert and Donation Collection Combine to Help Town of Princeville Hurricane Matthew Victims By Kay Whatley Get those supplies and donations ready. The Wake Up Benefit Gospel Concert for Princeville, North Carolina (Edgecombe County), is being […]
Film Festival Competition and Next Lineup Announced Sundance Institute convenes a full slate of provocative and agenda-setting independent films at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, beginning with their November 29, 2016, announcement of the 66 […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association, a member organization working for statewide hemp growth and production, is holdings its first annual Voting Member and Board Meeting on December 12, 2016. The meeting is being hosted by […]
By Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct nine public hearings in January 2017 on proposed changes to 39 agency regulations related to wildlife management, fisheries, and game lands for the […]
By Crystal Sessoms, Edgecombe County Memorial Library Join the fun with a “Tar River Christmas 2016” — a Musical Winter Event with Stocks Elementary — at the Edgecombe County Memorial Library! On December 8, 2016, enjoy music, […]
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce invites local residents and public servants to join its members for a cup of coffee on the first Friday of each month. The final “First Friday Coffee” of the year is Friday, […]
MONDAY, NOV. 21, 2016 By Annie Baggett, NCDA&CS Farms across the state are opening up to visitors for the holidays, offering choose-and-cut Christmas trees, winter hayrides, visits with Santa and other fun activities. “Agritourism is a […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list covers events from the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. In addition to the events below, the North Carolina State Fairgrounds is hosting […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is hosting their monthly Afternoon Tea on Saturday, December 10, 2016, 3-5pm. This month’s guest is Photographer Tammy Winkel. Tammy Winkel’s photography show will premier during this afternoon tea. Tammy will give a short talk […]
One Medicine Symposium Returns for 13th Year Dr. Anna Allen, NCDA&CS Emergency Programs Division Veterinarians, physicians and other health professionals will gather in Durham next month to learn more about the intersection of human and animal […]
By Patrice Bayyan, knightdalechamber.org Across the nation and North Carolina there are key trends of technological unemployment, globalization, aging and the changing skill needs of the workforce. It opens up the question: What’s the impact? […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Nash County Sheriff Deputies are holding a series of hot dog grilling events across the county. The Nash County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) is reaching out to communities with their “Hot Dogs […]
A giveaway of free clean clothes and shoes is coming up for the Wilson County community and surrounding areas. On November 27, 2016, 8am-2pm, anyone from Wilson County and surrounding areas may come to Pender Street Park, in […]
So many Christmas and holiday-season offerings in Eastern North Carolina. This list covers events from the counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. Parades and tree-lighting ceremonies are listed first, then […]
By Yolanda Thigpen, ECML Edgecombe County Memorial Library is proud to host an appearance by the ECU Medical Readers’ Theatre Company. The group will be performing a dramatization of the “The Enemy” by Pearl S. Buck. […]
By Pat Wright, GroundSwell Pictures, Inc. Earthcaster, a new documentary that profiles Raleigh-based artist Thomas Sayre and his natural, massive earthen sculptures, will be screened on December 6, 2016, at 7pm. The screening will be held at […]
By Mary Angela Harmon Meetings of the Triad “Murder We Write” writers’ group are offering expert presentations — free and open to all writers in all genres — as a public service. Murder We Write programs are organized […]
Wilson County Public Library is holding a number of programs in November and December at the main branch library. The Wilson County Public Library’s main branch is located at 249 Nash Street W, in Wilson, North Carolina. All programs […]
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