Industrial Hemp Farming Still Grounded in NC By Kay Whatley The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) has been gathering funds to start the state’s new Industrial Hemp Commission. As soon as the association raises $200,000, the […]
By Jan Mills and Kay Whatley (Editor) The Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce is holding their second annual 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run in historic downtown Spring Hope. Runners may register to participate; spectators may come for free […]
Johnston Community College’s Holds Its Woodstock Family-Fun Event By Kay Whatley, Editor Johnston Community College’s Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center is making plans for its eighth Howell Woodstock event on April 23, 2016. Howell Woodstock is […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor A new feature film written by Adam Tarsitano and starring Jason Michael Carroll is filming this month in Wake County NC. The casting calls for Strings – The Movie have drawn […]
Released by Kay Soto, Truely Unique Join us on the tenth anniversary of our store and our ninth annual Earth Day Festival. Learn all about Earth Day and share the day with local artist! Meet new groups, […]
Released by Zach Lowery, Ratio Beerworks Join the fun on April 16, 2016, with a video shoot and Handwritten release party. Ratio Beerworks is hosting a video shoot with the documentary film maker of Crafting A Nation, breaking out a new […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor If you’ve been waiting to pick fresh strawberries right from a Franklin County field, April 15, 2016, is your opportunity. Vollmer Farm in Bunn NC is opening for Spring picking on April […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor A Wilson County family farm is holding their eighth annual “Spring Fling” festival to kick off the strawberry season and give families a fun day. The Spring Fling is scheduled for May 7, 2016, 10am-2pm, at Deans […]
Contributed by Michael Coleman, nashcc.edu and Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce Nash Community College in Rocky Mount NC is holding a Job Fair for local job seekers and area employers. The Job Fair is April 26, […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Pay It Forward Civitan Club and the city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation department are partnering to host the annual prom for special populations. The prom includes live […]
Lauren and Brooke DeLeary of LoveCollide are featured in God’s Not Dead 2 Film Released by Carrie DeLeary, ABS Entertainment, LLC Sisters Lauren and Brooke DeLeary of the Christian Pop/Rock Duo LoveCollide, are featured in the move […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The kick-off for the Second Annual Franklin County International Film Festival held at the Franklin County Arts Council center in Franklinton NC was a hit. FCAC volunteers served […]
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. Recalls Poultry Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Released by Benjamin Bell, fsis.usda.gov Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., a Waco TX establishment, is recalling approximately 40,780 pounds of fully cooked chicken nugget products that may be contaminated […]
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Turkey, Pork, And Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Released by Brittany C. Woodland, fsis.usda.gov Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, a Richmond, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,881 pounds of turkey, pork, […]
Contributed by Cindy Privette Is this you? — You’ve stacked papers in a corner until they pile up, just because you are afraid to throw them away. If you have stacks of old bank statements, receipts, bills, […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual Town of Wendell Spring Fling is coming, with an art exhibition, car show, vendor marketplace, picnic, music, and farmers market — all held in town in the same day! Come […]
Originally published March 17, 2016. Updated April 6, 2016 — Kay Whatley, Editor Piedmont Farm Tour Returns with Spring! The 2016 Piedmont Farm Tour is scheduled, rain or shine, for April 23-24, 2016. The tour […]
Locally Grown Meal in Louisburg NC to Raise Funds for 4-H Club By Kay Whatley, Editor To raise funds for the local 4-H children, a farm in Louisburg NC is holding a Farm-to-Fork dinner the evening […]
Film Maker Entry Deadline is April 7, 2016 Contributed by Jill C Brooke, Film Curator, Front Range Film Festival The Longmont Front Range Film Festival is currently accepting team applications to participate in the juried movie making competition, “Main Street […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor When a meeting of the Mutual UFO Network — MUFON — is coming up in North Carolina, we strive to spread the word. The event coming up on May 14, 2016, is no […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, Rocky Mount Public Affairs Manager The City of Rocky Mount’s sixth annual “Paws in the Park” event is almost here. Scheduled to take place April 9, 2016, at Best Friend’s Dog Park, […]
The Wilson County Public Library system is offering a variety of teen events for Spring 2016. Events are held at the main library branch in Wilson, the Elm City library, and the Lucama library. TEENS @ […]
By Kay Whatley (Editor, greyareanews.com) with Frederic Lahey, Stanley Film Center The Stanley Film Festival has brought horror cinema to a world-famous scare spot: The Stanley Hotel, which inspired Stephen King to pen, The Shining. With the next […]
“Go Fly a Kite” at the Arvada Kite Festival Released by B. Berg, Arvada Festivals Commission The Arvada Kite Festival is this weekend. The day promises kites, music, and family fun at this free annual event. […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, Public Affairs Manager The Rocky Mount Police Department (RMPD) will hold its 36th session of Citizens Police Academy in just a few weeks. The academy classes are scheduled for every Tuesday […]
________________________ **Ed. Note: For 2018 Carnival information, go here.** ________________________ Annual Knightdale Police Department Event Raises Funds for Special Olympics By Kay Whatley, Editor If you drive in Knightdale on a regular basis, it’s hard to […]
Scheduled for April 19-24, 2016 at Wrightsville Beach Released by Robert B Butler, ncpressrelease.org “I look forward to the Carolina Cup paddleboard race each year,” said Travis Grant of Australia, 2015 male champion in the Cup’s elite […]
Contributed by Mary “Angie” Harmon, Sisters in Crime, Triad Chapter Secretary **UPDATED June 11, 2016 with additional meeting information** The Sisters in Crime writing group is holding lectures throughout the Spring and Summer in the Triad region […]
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