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Source: Town of Knightdale, NC.
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Knightdale Public Safety Day is Rescheduled to Oct. 22

October 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

**Updated from original Sept. 29 post** According to Knightdale’s Chief of Police, Lawrence R. Capps, “Given the threat of rain and gusty winds this weekend, we are rescheduling Public Safety Day for October 22nd. The event […]

Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down trophies. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC. Credit: Garry Hodges.
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BBQ Throw Down in Rocky Mount NC is Cancelled

October 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE: As of Oct. 5, 2016, this event has been cancelled.** According to Tameka Kenan-Norman, Public Affairs Manager for the City of Rocky Mount, this event is canceled. Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down cancelled due to expected severe […]

Photo Source: Zebulon House, Zebulon NC.
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Zebulon House Yard Sale Fundraiser is Oct. 8

October 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Zebulon House residential care center is holding a Yard Sale fundraiser on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Local businesses and individuals are invited to set up a table for their goods or services, or come and […]

Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Library Plans Teen Programs for October

October 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Teen programs for October includes regular programs alongside Halloween-themed special events. Take your teens to Braswell Memorial Library for scary-creative events. Make something, tell a Halloween story, or kick back and watch a movie. The library covers […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public Library Programs Announced for October

October 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Maegen Wilson, Assistant Director, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public Library is holding a number of programs in October at the main branch library. For children, early literacy programs will continue at the Main Library on Wednesday […]

Zebulon United Methodist Church in Zebulon NC. Photo Source: ZebulonUMC Facebook.
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Zebulon UMC Fall Festival Rescheduled to Oct. 22

October 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Due to the potential weather issues posed by Hurricane Matthew, Zebulon United Methodist Church has changed the date for its Fall Festival. The new date is Saturday, October 22, 2016, starting at 8am. Zebulon United […]

Source: The Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro NC.
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NC Dinner Theatre Presents My Ghost Story

October 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Nate Alston, barndinner.com A ghostly comedy hits Central NC just in time for Halloween! The Barn Dinner Theatre cranks out its 52nd anniversary season with the “horrific” comedy My Ghost Story, by John Chaffin, directed by […]

Aspen Shortsfest is accepting submissions for its 2017 festival. Credit: wwwMattpowerphotography.com, via aspenfilm.org.
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Aspen Shortsfest Call for Entries is Open

October 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

The 26th annual Aspen Shortsfest is accepting submissions. Shortsfest accepts submissions of live action, documentary, and animation from the United States and around the world. Films screened will be part of the Festival’s International Competition, […]

The Franklin County Arts Council Photography show is October 8, 2016, and includes a book signing for 20 Minutes from Home. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC, Franklinton NC.
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NC Photo Guild to Unveil their Fourth Annual Photography Show

October 3, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The public is invited to a reception for participating photographers in Franklin County Arts Council Photo Guild’s fourth annual Photography Show. The show begins Saturday, October 8, 2016, at 3pm, with […]

Call for Submissions is open for the 12th Annual Durango Independent Film Festival is March 1 – 5, 2017. Source: Joanie Fraughton, Durango Independent Film Festival, Colorado.
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Durango Film Festival Accepting Submissions for 2017

October 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

Submissions for the 2017 Durango Film independent film festival are being accepted through November 15, 2016. The 12th Annual Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF) is scheduled for March 1-5, 2017. Films will screen at multiple venues. Durango Film […]

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC holds programs for all ages. Source: Braswell Facebook page.
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Braswell Memorial Library Schedules October Adult Programs

September 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian October adult programs are held at Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount NC. If an event is being held at another location, the address is included. […]

Attack of the Bloodsuckers exhibit opens October 1, 2016. Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC.
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Imperial Centre’s New Bloodsuckers Exhibit to Open Oct. 1

September 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Bloodsuckers are invading! Explore the science of what’s biting you. Visitors receive free admission to the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences on Saturday, October 1, 2016, to […]

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Rabies Clinics Planned in Franklin County NC

September 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

Tar River Veterinary Hospital is holding Walk-up Rabies Clinics in several Franklin County, North Carolina, locations. Rabies and other vaccines will be available. No Appointment needed, just grab your pet(s) and show up. The first clinic is […]

NC State Fair Flyer, new for 2016. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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2016 NC State Fair offers New Entertainment

September 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

NC State Fair is October 13-23, 2016, in Raleigh, North Carolina Released by Sarah Ray and James Romer, NC State Fair Six new acts, including acrobats, human puppets and trained wolves, are coming to the NC State Fair this […]

A 2013 photo of a Cotton Harvester in the field. Source: TS Designs, Burlington NC.
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Harvest Tour to Include Cotton’s Path from Dirt to Shirt

September 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Spend the day with TS Designs of Burlington NC on Saturday, October 15, 2016, starting at 10am, and follow the path cotton takes from the fields to processing to fabric to “Cotton of the Carolinas” t-shirts. This Harvest […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Sept. 30-Oct. 2

September 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. […]

Vollmer Farm Movies on the Barn events return for Fall 2016. Source: Vollmer Farm, Bunn NC.
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Vollmer Farm Play Area Open, Fall Bonfires and Movies on the Barn Planned

September 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Vollmer Farm in Bunn, North Carolina, is opening its Back 40 farm play area on Saturday, October 1, 2016. As cooler weather becomes the norm, visit the farm and enjoy kids’ outdoor activities and family special events. On weekends, […]

Source: D.S. Epps, Wilson NC.
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Reading Event Planned in Wilson NC on Nov. 5

September 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

CreativeMindz Book Lounge is holding a special reading event on November 5, 2016, starting at 3pm. Readers of all ages will have the opportunity to check out books, learn about book clubs, and maybe win prizes! This […]

Baxter's Bees will be at the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market on September 24, 2016. Source: baxtersbees.com.
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Zebulon Farm Fresh Market Spotlights Bees and Beekeeping

September 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

On Saturday, September 24, 2016, the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market is featuring bees!  A beekeeper will be on hand, with a hive and fun activities, to educate all ages about bees and the work that […]

Downtown with lights. Source: Zebulon Chamber of Commerce, Zebulon NC.
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Zebulon Next Conference Invites Public to Hear the Future

September 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Registration is open for the inaugural Zebulon Next — an Economic Growth Conference organized by the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce.  This one-day event is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2016, 7:45am to 10:30am. Denise Nowell of the Zebulon Chamber […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Sept. 23-25

September 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. What’s missing? Let the editor […]

Knights of the Living Dead zombie jousting challenge. Source: Matt Siegel, Carolina Renaissance Festival, Huntersville NC.
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Renaissance and Scares Combine Oct 29-30

September 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights at the Carolina Renaissance Festival October 29-30, 2016 Released by Matt Siegel, Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace Looking for a fun, free, and safe place to trick or treat? Put the […]

Logo from The Playhouse of Wilson, Wilson NC
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Audition for “The Sting” in Wilson NC Oct. 3-4

September 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Playhouse of Wilson is holding Auditions for their upcoming performance, “The Sting”, with auditions scheduled for October 3-4, 2016, 6:30-8pm. To audition, report to The Grand Studio in the Arts Council of Wilson, 124 Nash Street NW […]

Volunteers during the Big Sweep 2015. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rid the Twin Counties of Litter by Volunteering for The Big Sweep Challenge

September 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount On October 1, 2016, you can make a difference in Nash and Edgecombe counties by participating in the Twin Counties Big Sweep Challenge. The event is a way […]

Annual Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival is September 30-October 1, 2016. Photo: Jan Mills, Spring Hope NC.
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National Pumpkin Festival in Spring Hope NC Begins Sept. 30

September 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival will be here before you know it! The town will be taken over by pumpkins and decorations, shopping, fun, and music. Be sure to make time for this annual […]

Chapel Hill NC's 2016 Festifall logo
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Festifall Returns to Chapel Hill NC on Oct. 2

September 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Chapel Hill’s Festifall Arts Festival is designed to provide a unique  opportunity for the community, art enthusiasts, and artists to interact. Festifall takes place October 2, 2016, 12-6pm, on West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill […]

Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Writer, Photographer Events Announced in Eastern NC

September 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), headquartered in Franklinton NC, has several upcoming events. These FCAC events — a workshop, photography show, and poetry slam — include submission dates where a Call For Entries date […]

Bobwhite Quail with Brood. Source: ncwildlife.org.
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NC Wildlife Resources Commission to Host Wildlife and Water Quality Workshop

September 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Ryan Kennemur, ncwildlife.org The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will host an informational workshop for private landowners and those involved with agricultural production in Bladen, Sampson and Duplin counties. Topics will include […]

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Thanko, a Tokyo, Japan-based company, is offering an arm pit fan that may be attached to short sleeves to keep arm pits and shirts dry. Details and illustrations on this Thanko web page detail how […]

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