NASA has selected two organizations to host the final phase of its four-year series of increasingly complicated technical demonstrations involving small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems […]
Local actors will bring a well-known play to the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences this spring. Jesus Christ Superstar, a timeless rock/opera classic, will run consecutive weeks in March at the Imperial Centre for the […]
Halifax County Schools held its Second Annual Black History Month Programs last week at its respective middle schools. Presented in morning sessions for elementary students and afternoon sessions for middle and high school scholars, Enfield […]
Induction Ceremony Held at North Carolina State Capitol On February 18, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper inducted North Carolina’s Ninth Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green, at a ceremony in the North Carolina State Capitol. Green is […]
By Dr. John Stamey Regardless of what non-believers might say, Bigfoot is alive and doing well! Whether Bigfoot is alive in your mind, in your reading (Facebook groups, books, TV), or prompting you to venture […]
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 events are free […]
Mark your calendars for a cinematic tour de force; the debut of the Wake Forest Film Festival on March 28, 29, and 30, 2019. This inaugural event aims to spotlight passionate, creative and thought-provoking movies by […]
The Johnston County Heritage Center unveiled a new exhibit on February 9, 2019, with an introductory presentation and special movie screening. The new exhibit, Building the Black Community, 1865-1900, covers the time of slavery and the […]
The Town of Louisburg’s free concerts return, offering an evening under the stars as people emerge from the cocoon of winter. Well, not really a cocoon in this part of North Carolina, where our winter […]
Vendor opportunities coming up, offering small businesses, farms, and entrepreneurs the chance to take part in an event and sell their wares. Events listed below may be held for a day or weekend; farmers market […]
After exploring Mars’ Vera Rubin Ridge for more than a year, NASA’s Curiosity rover recently moved on. But a new 360-video lets the public visit Curiosity’s final drill site on the ridge, an area nicknamed […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The conference call may be joined Friday, February 15, 2019, at 9:30am. On the agenda is […]
The history of the sinking of the Marine Electric and creation of Coast Guard rescue swimmers program, provided by the United States Coast Guard 5th District Mid-Atlantic. Story and artwork by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corinne Zilnicki […]
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 events are free […]
Celebrating 20 years of scaring, thrilling and entertaining audiences in Durham, the Nevermore Film Festival will return to the Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham, North Carolina, from Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10, 2019. […]
Selma Parks and Recreation’s second-annual Soul Food Feast will be held Saturday, February 23, 2019, 11am-2pm. Admission is free for all ages. Come with family and friends and feed your souls with good food, music, and […]
After more than two years of collaboration with Oscar-winning designer John Bright, Biltmore has opened its latest exhibition, A Vanderbilt House Party – The Gilded Age. The exhibition is open now and runs through May 27, 2019. A […]
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is sending out letters the week of February 11, 2019 to manufacturers and retailers who sell products containing CBD oil, detailing what is legal to […]
By Dr. John Stamey Matt, currently age 43, had an amazing experience in Fall of 1996. At the time, he was 21 years old. His folks had almost ten acres of land in the middle […]
New Hanover County’s Airlie Gardens is looking for artists, or teams of artists, to decorate, paint, and adorn one of ten oversized fiberglass hearts for the gardens’ newest art exhibit, HeART of the Gardens. Artists may choose to submit […]
Arctic permafrost is thawing as the Earth warms due to climate change. In some cases scientists predict that this thawing soil will release increasing amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, that is known to […]
By Jacquie Jeffers, State of North Carolina Martin Luther King, Jr. Commissioner Black History Month is a celebration of an amazing culture! African Americans have made tremendous contributions to the fabric of America. For example, Dr. Shirley […]
National Audubon Society President and First Lady of North Carolina to Speak As a kickoff to the global Great Backyard Bird Count, Audubon North Carolina, Wake Audubon Society, and the City of Raleigh will hold […]
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 events are free […]
Last September’s major earthquake near Palu City on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi was a rare supershear event, a new study has found. Fewer than 15 of these superfast-moving, extra-powerful earthquakes have ever been identified. […]
Elementary school students from California will have an opportunity to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station next week. NASA Astronaut Anne McClain will speak with students from William Brooks and Buckeye elementary schools in El […]
The Diversity Team of the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) invites singers, musicians and poets to participate in an Open Mic Saturday afternoon, February 16, 2019. The event celebrates Black History Month with a theme […]
After the Audubon 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count ends, bird enthusiasts can look forward to a bird-oriented event in Wendell, North Carolina. The Wendell Historical Society meeting on Thursday, February 21, 2019, 7pm, will include guest speaker Frank Doherty presenting: […]
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