Check out the options to celebrate Independence Day around Eastern North Carolina. While most events are on the 4th of July, a few are on other dates as noted. Clayton July 4th Celebration Thursday, […]
July 4 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. On Thursday, July 4, 2019, 12am to 11:59pm, everyone in North Carolina can fish for free in any public body of water, including coastal waters, without […]
This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]
On Friday, US Army Private First Class William “Hoover” Jones will lie in honor at the North Carolina State Capitol. On Friday, June 21, 2019, at 10am, Governor Cooper will lay a wreath in his […]
Ruiz Foods Products Inc. Recalls Bacon Breakfast Wrap Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Ruiz Foods Products Inc., a Denison, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 246,514 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breakfast wrap […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Upcoming outdoor free concerts provided by area venues or town/city parks and recreation departments. Downtown Live! (Imperial Centre / Rocky Mount) Spend your Spring and Summer Thursday nights listening and […]
Oh, no, you’ve missed the first Popsicles and Stories in the Park, but there are more upcoming chances to participate. This reading-oriented event for children of all ages will be held every-other Tuesday at parks […]
SPCA and Care First Animal Hospital Offer Free and Name-Your-Price Microchips for Pets in Wake and Surrounding Counties In preparation for Hurricane Season, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake […]
On June 7, 2019, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the discovery of genetically engineered (GE) wheat plants growing in an unplanted agricultural field in Washington State. The […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Updated due to Downtown Live! and Knightdale movie cancellations. This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally […]
Hosted by First United Methodist church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the best-selling author of Love Does and Everybody Always, Bob Goff is coming to the Rocky Mount Event Center for a special fundraising event. […]
North Korea detonated a nuclear device in 2017 equivalent to about 250 kilotons of TNT, a new study estimates, creating an explosion 16 times the size of the bomb the United States detonated over Hiroshima, […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via conference call “to review and approve research pilot program applications.” Members of the public may join the conference call, scheduled for Friday, June […]
Celebrity Chef Rome heats up kitchen for first Father’s Day Jazz Brunch at Downtown Event Center Rocky Mount Event Center has been known to host various sports and social events for other organizations. This upcoming […]
Everyone loves a great story! Linda Gorham, renowned Cary, North Carolina storyteller, introduced the art of storytelling to Halifax County Schools’ high school students during a storytelling event on Friday, May 24, 2019. The event […]
By Donna Campbell Smith The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild is sponsoring its fifth annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest. It is open to writers of any age and location for previously unpublished (this includes […]
The Spruce Pine Alien Conference and Expo will be held on Lower Street in downtown Spruce Pine, North Carolina (Mitchell County) on June 14-15, 2019. This is a free event open to everyone interested in […]
Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Upcoming programs, along with 2019 summer reading information, may be found […]
To ensure the safety and security of employees and the general public, the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, has implemented new initiatives. Residents and city employees will now be greeted by a security officer […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
Summer is peak rabies season and State Veterinarian Doug Meckes is encouraging North Carolina livestock owners to consider having their animals vaccinated against the disease. “This year we have seen a rise in the number […]
One Fret Over, a band made up of siblings Gabe and Grace Bemus from Salisbury, North Carolina, and Elijah and Lincoln Moore from Kernersville, NC, won the Got to Be NC Festival’s bluegrass competition, earning […]
The new novel, Moonlight and Moss, by local author Kim Beall, will be released on May 31, 2019, and is available for pre-order through local or online booksellers now. A Launch Party and author signing […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
Do you have a psy-fantasy or ghoulish narrative that would make Edgar Alan Poe proud? Perhaps you or someone you know has had a psychic experience that you could relate in a short story? This […]
The Communications and Marketing Office at the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina is offering the public a chance to win Carolina Mudcats tickets by taking part in weekly social media and mobile trivia in […]
Dominion Energy pressuring Congress to change laws in its favor On May 16, 2019, more than 50 organizations from across the state called on Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner and Virginia’s members of […]
Larch trees in the permafrost forests of northeastern China — the northernmost tree species on Earth — are growing faster as a result of climate change, according to new research. A new study of growth rings […]
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