The Franklin County Writers’ Guild will be accepting submissions for its annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest beginning January 15, 2021, and ending March 15, 2021. The Carolina Prize Writing Contest is open to writers of any […]
Ayuree is America’s First Female South Asian American Story Time Animation Character Ayuree is the first Indian American or South Asian American character created by a North Carolina Indian-American artist. Ayuree is Heroine of Compassion, a […]
Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Programs in January 2021 cover a variety of topics, designed for different age groups as […]
Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling approximately 92,206 pounds of LEAN CUISINE Baked Chicken meal products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of white hard plastic, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety […]
Goldsboro, North Carolina’s Wayne County Museum, is launching new virtual exhibit tours and “living library” history interviews on their YouTube channel and website. The Museum’s new updated digital platform will allow “visitors” to enjoy their […]
Art & The Bloom Floral Design Exhibition Inspired by Art Leading floral designers in North and South Carolina will showcase their floral creations inspired by fine art, January 7-10, 2021. The four-day Art & The […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor There will be a few farm and holiday markets open this weekend. Stop by to #ShopLocal and pick up farm goods for holiday meals and handmade/homemade items for gift-giving. While […]
Several local churches and community organizations will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a virtual livestream program on Thursday, January 21, 2021, starting at 6:30pm. Area residents are invited […]
From family photos with Bigfoot to choose-and-cut Christmas trees, there are an abundance of fun holiday activities awaiting visitors at North Carolina farms this season. Said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler: “Farms that offer agritourism activities […]
Applications are currently being accepted for the 33rd-annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition that will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, […]
Brileys Farm Market in Greenville, North Carolina, is holding its first Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 5, 2020, 11am-5pm. The farm will be decorated for Christmas, have holiday fun activities, and shopping for gifts and […]
Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Child Nutrition Services is offering nutritious holiday meal packs for children ages 18 and younger. Online pre-ordering is required by Friday, December 4, 2020 at bit.ly/WinterBreakMealBundle. Winter Break Meal […]
Cultural Arts LIVE Conference will feature virtual learning on art, music, writing, dance and more All North Carolina teachers and their classes are invited to attend a free two-day online immersive experience for North Carolina educators […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so its members members can review and approve research pilot program applications. The meeting will be conducted via conference call and is open to […]
The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market will be holding its first ever, two day Winter Market with a food truck and local vendors offering farm produce, treats, gifts, and more in downtown Zebulon, North Carolina. Winter […]
“Overdue fines are a thing of the past at Wilson County Public Library, but our community still needs food.” All locations of the Wilson County Public Library (WCPL) system will be accepting food donations now […]
Wolf X-Ray and Flow X-Ray will create 68 new jobs in Edgecombe County, Governor Roy Cooper announced on November 12, 2020. The company will invest more than $4.5 million to relocate their headquarters and manufacturing […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items. While we check for current times/dates, it’s possible an update is missed. Use the links […]
Hissho Sushi joins forces with Frito-Lay to unveil first-ever Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Sushi Roll — “the 2020 pick-me-up everyone has been asking for” For the first time in its history, industry leader Hissho Sushi is joining […]
Learn about Common Pests and Other Issues Affecting Trees and Shrubs The Town of Wake Forest’s Urban Forestry Board will host a free virtual “Tree Talk” on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 6:30pm. Led by Urban […]
The upcoming Johnston County Writers Group meeting will feature a guest presentation on the writing craft for November — National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Eight-time Pultizer Prize nominee Jean Heller will present via Zoom during […]
Local voices will fill the Imperial Centre with the sounds of Christmas on Friday, December 4, 2020, 6pm, during An Imperial Centre Christmas celebration. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event will take place virtually, but will give […]
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has unveiled a new online reporting tool for people to report sightings of feral swine or their damage. Feral swine, also called wild boar and feral hogs, are an invasive […]
Closed since March due to COVID-19, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will resume flix4kidz and Free at 3 movies with reduced capacity on Monday, November 9, 2020. The Renaissance Centre will host […]
November events at the Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina include a new exhibit, an opening night reception, and a presentation on Lebanon which will include Lebanese snacks. Check out the museum’s November schedule […]
Halloween is not a government-recognized holiday, however the city of Rocky Mount encourages residents to follow COVID-19 practices including the wearing of masks, maintaining six feet of social distancing and hand-washing. The North Carolina Department […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Comic World in Zebulon, North Carolina will be holding its third-annual Halloween party, “Haunted Asylum,” complete with a haunted house, costume contest, face painting, and treats. No registration is required to […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items. While we check for current times/dates, it’s possible an update is missed. […]
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