Eleven school districts received the first-ever Farm to School of NC Awards from the Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina for their achievements in expanding and enhancing farm-to-school initiatives in the state. The awards […]
The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with Trees for the Triangle (TFTT) to help the non-profit meet its goal of planting 50,000 trees in Wake, Durham and Orange counties by 2050. Starting now, Wake […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s 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 […]
On Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1-4pm, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Diversity Team will hold its annual Cultural Arts Festival. Come for the afternoon to hear gospel and blue grass singers and guitarists, watch […]
The inaugural Downtown Rocky Mount Food Truck Invasion, sponsored by the city of Rocky Mount’s Community and Business Development Department, will take place Saturday, October 26, 2019, 4-9pm, rain or shine. The event will be […]
Authors from Franklin and Wake County, North Carolina will take part in an upcoming author event and book signing by The Rusted Hinge Marketplace. On Saturday, November 23, 2019, 2-4pm, come meet local writers and […]
Each December on National “Wreaths Across America Day,” Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, and 1,600+ locations in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad. The Nash County 4-H is organizing […]
Come take a leisurely stroll through downtown Zebulon, North Carolina and learn about our town’ early history, formation and settlers. Preservation Zebulon presents an opportunity for the area residents to participate in this popular walking […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s 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 […]
Book tells how one young girl creates a positive change in a tense situation at the neighborhood playground Dr. Tiffany D. Tyson’s entire life has been very productive in creating fair opportunities for women. Her […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will sponsor its annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, October 24, 2019, 4:30-8pm, at the new Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North […]
Rocky Mount Senior Center members and the community are invited to attend the inaugural Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 11am-1pm. Formerly known as the Rocky Mount Senior Center’s “Summer Blast,” the event has […]
Don’t Flush These Five Items to Prevent Plumbing Issues and Pollution Four Seasons Plumbing, a family-owned and operated plumbing company serving the Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina, areas, is debunking myths about many items commonly thought of as […]
Travelers looking for unique farm experiences will have plenty of options this fall as farms across the state open their gates to welcome visitors. From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to festivals and farmers markets, […]
There’s a little bit of everything going on this Fall in downtown Wilson, North Carolina. Activities relating to Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and the Whirligig Festival means that — in addition to the whirling going […]
NASA astronaut Nick Hague returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday, alongside Soyuz commander Alexey Ovchinin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos and visiting astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori from the United Arab […]
Get ready for the 15th-annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield, North Carolina. Organized by the Johnston County Heritage Center, the walk leads through Riverside Cemetery. This year’s walk is Thursday, October 24, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm, with the […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Thriller Night is Friday, October 25, 2019, 5-8pm, so grab friends and family and head to historic downtown Goldsboro, North Carolina for a downtown-encompassing party including a Thriller dance performance. The […]
For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden returns to illuminate and showcase JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. Sold out every evening in 2018, Moonlight in the […]
Head to the Lenoir County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Road, Kinston, North Carolina, for the 64th-annual Lenoir County Fair, which will run for five days — October 8-12, 2019. There’s much to see and enjoy, with […]
Area residents are invited to the official grand opening of the Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC) on Saturday, October 19, 2019, 10am. The event will serve as the official opening of the 32,000 square-foot community […]
In an ongoing effort to promote understanding, respect and harmony among all people, the Human Relations Commission in conjunction with the Human Relations Department at the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina will host “Conversations […]
Comic World in Zebulon, North Carolina will be holding its second-annual Halloween Bash on Thursday, October 31, 2019, 5-8pm. Come in costume and join the fun with an in-shop haunted house and a chance to […]
The Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, North Carolina is holding a special “spooky” evening. The family-friendly evening includes a tour, demonstrations, and activities that will highlight some of the museum’s more “gruesome medical artifacts” — […]
On Saturday, October 5, 2019, 4-6pm, the place to be for a mix of business and community is Knightdale Station Park. The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce presents Focus on First with local vendors and a […]
There’s something unique about the organizers of the 17th-annual Stoney Point Trail of Terror in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It’s apparent from their website: undeadfd.com. After undead, the “fd” stands for Fire Department, and this trail […]
Wake Forest’s final Music at Midday free concert of the season will take place Thursday, October 3, 2019, noon-1pm, in Centennial Plaza, 301 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Co-sponsored by the Wake Forest […]
The Clayton Historical Association will host a free Ghost Walk — a mix of town history and spooky tales. On Saturday, October 5, 2019, 5-7pm, join the tour as a local guide leads the group see […]
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