Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a $7.5 million gift to North Carolina State University, will open eight weekends during 2021 for public viewing, plant purchases, and free advice from the experts. There is no admission fee. […]
The city of Rocky Mount Tree Advisory Board will be giving away free Southern Crab Apple tree seedlings at the drive-thru exit at the Business Services Center, located at 224 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is holding a public retreat and Guild meeting at Falls Lake State Recreational Area on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 1-2:30pm. This outdoor gathering is open to FCAC […]
The city of Rocky Mount continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of its citizens. To assist with COVID-19 vaccination opportunities, the city’s Tar River Transit service is offering free rides to those with scheduled […]
Do you want to give back by volunteering with the American Red Cross? Join one of the upcoming informative sessions and find out about openings in Disaster Response, Blood Services, and more. Volunteers and Red […]
Presented as part of the Town of Wake Forest’s Urban Forestry Program The Urban Forestry Board will host a free virtual “Tree Talk” on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 6:30pm. Led by Urban Forestry Coordinator […]
The Franklin County Writers’ Guild is pleased to announce the judges for the seventh-annual Carolina Prize contest. The poetry judge will be Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate. Prose will be judged by C. […]
By Hannah Blische, Town of Zebulon The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) is gearing up for an exciting 7th season. Each month, April through October, local farmers and producers will have the unique opportunity to offer […]
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting individuals and families to join the “Show Some Love, #KeepWFclean” campaign by picking up trash in their neighborhoods and along local streets and roadways. Designed to encourage maximum […]
Goldsboro’s Wayne County Museum Hosts “Fighting for Freedom: the 135th USCT, Black Soldiers of the Civil War” The Wayne County Museum will be presenting their annual Black History exhibit in collaboration with the USCT Research […]
Join the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) in recognizing its Artist of the Month for February, Alice Osborn, at an Open House in her honor. The in-person event will be held on Saturday, February 20, […]
The We Plant It Forward program will partner with Temple Beth Or for a Tu B’Shevat tree giveaway in Raleigh, North Carolina this Sunday, with a giveaway at a new location, Kehillah Synagogue, the following […]
By Amanda M. Gardner, Wilson County Public Library You are going to love our February virtual programs! Celebrate African American History Month with programs highlighting African American scientists, inventors, authors, and artists. Learn the history […]
Saturday, January 30, 2021 marks Wilmington, North Carolina’s 19th annual DocuTime one-day documentary film festival – this year at the Drive-In. DocuTime has established a solid reputation for bringing acclaimed documentaries to the big screen in Wilmington usually with a […]
The Knightdale Town Council appointed one of its own to serve as mayor at their meeting on January 20, 2021. Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Day was the unanimous choice to fill the position recently vacated […]
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 […]
On December 31, 2020, Knightdale Mayor James Roberson, Knightdale staff, and family visited the home of Odell William Strickland to recognize him on his 99th birthday, and to present him with a proclamation celebrating the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planning to gift books this holiday season? Books by six eastern North Carolina authors, members of the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers Guild, are available for holiday purchase. #ShopLocal and support NC authors by […]
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 […]
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded the Town of Wake Forest a $10,000 matching grant to be used for three downtown mural projects. An advisory group comprised of representatives from the Town […]
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, […]
The holiday season is upon us, which at Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) means the new year’s literary journal is on sale. This collection of prose, poetry, and art represents talented creators from across North […]
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 […]
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