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Music Lineup for NC State Fair Includes Local Bands

August 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

NC State Fair’s Homegrown Music Fest Lineup Set 117 Concerts Slated for Three Stages Released by Sarah Ray, NC State Fair North Carolina’s musical talent and stylistic range run deep, and visitors to the 2016 […]

New PSA campaign promotes unity for 15th Anniversary of 9/11. Source PRNewsFoto/9/11 Day.
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Initiative, Tomorrow Together, Promoting Unity, Empathy and Service Launches Today

August 23, 2016 Kay Whatley

New National  Initiative in Recognition of 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Released by Emily Walsh, 9/11 Day An influential national coalition is urging Americans to put aside their differences for the upcoming 15th anniversary of 9/11, and […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 26-28

August 23, 2016 Kay Whatley

Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]

Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Franklin County Arts Council Photo Guild Announces 2016 Show

August 23, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Photographers of all ages and skill level are invited to participate in the 2016 Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Photography Guild Show. The reception and opening of […]

International Food and Music Festival 2016, Wendell NC.
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Enjoy International Food and Music in Wendell NC

August 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

Originally published August 1, 2016; new poster added (below) on August 20, 2016. The 2016 International Food and Music Festival planning is underway. Shirts have been designed, raffle tickets printed, and entertainment and vendors are […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 19-21

August 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]

Dasan Ahanu will facilitate the poetry workshop in August 2016. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Franklin County NC Poetry Workshop Facilitated by Dasan Ahanu

August 18, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team will sponsor a poetry workshop titled “Finding the Words-Making Them Work” with facilitator, Dasan Ahanu. The workshop is scheduled for […]

Centennial banner showing Mount Mitchell. Source: Norch Carolina State Parks, ncparks.gov.
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Centennial Celebration at Mount Mitchell State Park on August 27-28

August 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Charlie Peek, ncparks.gov North Carolina State Parks will hold its second Signature Centennial Celebration August 27-28, 2016, at Mount Mitchell State Park– the site where the 100-year history of the state’s system of protected lands for […]

Lake dock, CrowdersMountainStatePark. Source: www.ncparks.gov.
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NC Fishing Events Geared Toward Grandparents on Sept. 10

August 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

North Carolina State Parks are hosting two events geared toward grandparents, schedule for September 10, 2016, in two NC parks. Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 11, 2016. More on this annual day is included after […]

Source: Bringing it Home documentary movie site, bringingithomemovie.com.
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“Dinner & A Movie” Industrial Hemp Educational Events by Vance-Granville Community College

August 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Vance-Granville Community College invites the public to learn about the state’s new Industrial Hemp Program through movie screenings and discussions, organized with the NC Industrial Hemp Association. The free “Dinner and a Movie” events includes the film, Bringing it […]

Town of Enfield, North Carolina logo
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Enfield Peanut Festival is Sept 30 & Oct 1, Seeking Vendors

August 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Town of Enfield celebrates the peanut with a community festival the first Saturday of every October.  The 2016 Enfield Peanut Festival is September 30, 2016, 6-9pm, with a block party, followed on October 1, 2016, noon-8pm, with […]

Oxford NC Hot Sauce Contest 2016 logo
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Oxford NC Hot Sauce Contest is Sept. 10

August 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Get your taste buds to Oxford, North Carolina, for the annual Hot Sauce Contest! Check out some of the fiery foods NC has to offer, and enjoy all the music, entertainment, […]

Source: Town of Knightdale NC
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New Fall “K-Fest” Scheduled for Knightdale NC

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Mark your calendars for the inaugural K-Fest — Knightdale Kids Education Festival — a new festival in the Town of Knightdale NC. Be there for a wide variety of activities including back-to-school and educational options, on Saturday, September 10, 2016, […]

2016 Tar River Festival logo
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Tar River Festival is Sept. 10

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual Tar River Festival will this year include the usual fun activities, plus a food truck rodeo, local vendors, a 5K run, and a little bit of learning with the […]

Halloween International Film Festival poster. Source: OBX Entertainment.
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Halloween Film Festival Submissions Due by Sept. 1

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Film Submissions for the inaugural Halloween International Film Festival  must be entered by September 1, 2016. As this is the first year of this event, the organizers are not limiting film submissions to a specific genre. Films […]

Wendell Treat Trail 2016. Source: Town of Wendell NC.
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Local Businesses Needed for “Treat Trail” by Wendell Parks and Rec

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Each year, the Wendell Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to set up tables along the “Treat Trail” in Wendell Community Park.  The goal is a safe, fun environment for local children to trick-or-treat. […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 12-14

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Note that multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in […]

Chive photo by Two Frog, Columbia Falls MT.
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Get a Little Herbal Education in Your Kitchen

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Growing fresh herbs is becoming more popular, as is learning survivalist-type skills for gleaning food from nature. A new online training option gives people across the US insights into preparing herbs and weeds for consumption. A Montana […]

Kirah Van Sickle “Guard Stand #2”. Source: Mary Bradley, WHQR.
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Enjoy Art, Food, and Wine at Wilmington Opening Reception

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

WHQR Announces New Show Opening at the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR Released by Mary Bradley, WHQR Gallery Coordinator & Development Director There is no reality, there is only perception. Artists Candy Pegram and Kirah Van […]

Bluegrass Island Festival location at Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo NC. Source: Google Maps.
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Festival Offers Live Music on NC Bluegrass Island

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Enjoy live Bluegrass from more than a dozen bands and artists on an island park just off the coast of North Carolina. Smell the sea air, sit by the water, or settle onto the grass near the stage and […]

Redress 2016 Fashion Show poster. Source: Redress Raleigh NC.
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Planet-friendly Fashion Show Selling Out Fast

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Redress Fashion Show organizers announced August 10, 2016, that their Raleigh fashion show tickets are 75% sold. To come and watch the show, people are urged to get tickets now for this eco-conscious event. The annual Redress Fashion […]

Source: Vance County Regional Fair Facebook, Henderson NC.
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Vance County Regional Fair is August 31-Sept 5

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Vance County Regional Fair will bring rides, food, family fun, and tasty foods. This county fair returns for six days, August 31-September 5, 2016. Come to the Vance County Fairground, located at 1427 E Andrews […]

Poster for 2016 Organicfest, Asheville NC.
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Asheville NC’s 2016 Organicfest is August 28

August 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Debi Athos, organicfest.org Everyone is invited to attend the 15th Organicfest celebration on Sunday, August 28, 2016, 10am-6pm, for a festive day filled with live music by local entertainers such as Kendra Warren, Sheri […]

The New World Festival of the Arts is August 17-18, 2016. Credit: Artist Joseph Craig English image, released by the Dare County Arts Council, Manteo NC.
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Dare County Arts Festival Coming up August 17-18

August 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Celebrating its 35th year, The New World Festival of the Arts will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, and Thursday, August 18, 2016, on the waterfront in downtown Manteo, North Carolina. The New World […]

A scene from the 2015 Dogtoberfest in the Town of Knightdale. Source/Copyright: All rights reserved by Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale’s 2nd Annual Dogtoberfest Seeking Vendors, Sponsors

August 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Megan Thornton, Recreation Program Supervisor, Town of Knightdale Dogtoberfest returns on October 22, 2016, noon-3pm, at Knightdale’s Ashley Wilder Dog Park. Organizers are accepting vendor and sponsor applications now. The event is scheduled for Ashley Wilder […]

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“Learn and Network” on Wednesdays with the Business Alliance of NC

August 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Sheyenne Kreamer The Business Alliance of NC (BANC) announces their series, “Next Steps to Better Living!” This is an educational and networking series produced by the BANC Health & Wellness Team! Attend and you will be learning […]

Tarboro NC is in Edgecombe County. Source: www.edgecombecountync.gov.
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Edgecombe Arts “Beats & Beer” Coming up August 27

August 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Edgecombe Arts is holding the upcoming “Beats & Beers” event at the Blount-Bridgers House on August 27, 2016. Stop by the Blount-Bridgers House for a night of music with Backyard Groove, food trucks, beer, wine, soft drinks, and more. […]

Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Logo, Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale Chamber Group “Ribbon Cutting” on August 9

August 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce is holding its first 2016 “Red Ribbon Showcase” —  a group ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Chamber members. As many as eight local businesses may participate in this gathering. Members and the public are invited […]

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According to the Norwegian Environmental Agency, lightning killed several hundred reindeer. The herd on Hardangervidda — a mountain plateau — was hit by lightning Friday, August 23, 2016. The herd included males and females, including seventy calves. […]

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