A partnership between the Town of Wake Forest and Wake Electric has resulted in the installation of four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in Louisburg, Whitakers, Clayton, Rocky Mount, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon […]
An increase of neighborhood firework celebrations can be dangerous to pets This 4th of July weekend, many fireworks celebrations have been canceled due to COVID-19; which may result in an increase of smaller neighborhood gatherings, bringing thunderous noise […]
Two separate fire department mergers have been announced for July 2020. Two separate fire services will merge to cover Knightdale, North Carolina, and the Wake Forest non-profit FD will merge with the town. Fire […]
UPDATE: In anticipation of a strong community response and a desire to reduce wait times, pre-registration is now strongly encouraged. To schedule your appointment, complete the COVID-19 Request for Testing Form at www.wakeforestnc.gov/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-testing. Anyone […]
In an effort to decrease the mosquito population, the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina encourages residents to recycle old tires and tip over containers that have accumulated water after recent heavy rains. Used […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in Louisburg, Whitakers, Clayton, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, Wake Forest, Wendell, Wilson, […]
A Wake Forest, North Carolina man pleaded guilty on June 24, 2020, to theft and embezzlement from a credit union in Zebulon, NC. According to court documents, Johnnie Earl Harrell, 47, served as branch manager […]
Due to the rise in COVID-19 infections, especially in Knightdale, North Carolina and immediately adjacent areas of Raleigh, the Knightdale Town Council authorized Mayor James Roberson, to update the Town’s State of Emergency Declaration, […]
Although the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is closed and in-person events canceled, “the show must go on-line.” As we continue adjusting to life in the midst of COVID-19, the Renaissance Centre is set to […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor For those who live in Zebulon, North Carolina and surrounding Five County area, you’re familiar with the lack of delivery from restaurants in the town. Other than a national brand pizza […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets in the Five County area and beyond. Markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in Louisburg, […]
Oh, say can you sing? Regardless of your answer, you and your family are invited to participate in a virtual rendition of “The National Anthem” as part of a magical, community chorus. Modeled after the […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets in the Five County area / Inner Coastal Plains will be open this weekend with continued coronavirus safety precautions in place. Joining the Saturday […]
During the city council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Roy Jones, chief executive officer of ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc., presented two awards to the city of Rocky Mount for its achievements in […]
The Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring an online poetry and short prose workshop, “Grief To Healing.” Workshop participants will “use what we gather from our readings and experiences to write poems or short prose to document […]
Atlantic Natural Foods, LLC to Expand Plant-Based Meal Solutions and Ramp Up Production in US and Thailand After Seeing 40% YoY Growth On May 19, 2020, Atlantic Natural Foods, LLC (ANF), Headquartered in Nashville, North […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential. Under the North Carolina safety recommendations, farmers markets are essential, and markets in the Five County area / Inner Coastal Plains will be open this Saturday, […]
Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a $7.5 million gift to North Carolina State University, will open two weekends in May 2020 for public viewing and plant purchases. Said Tony Avent, founder, and benefactor: “There’s so […]
Village Realty, a provider of property management services and vacation rentals on the Outer Banks for over 25 years, on May 4, 2020 announced its “Front Lines” Vacation Giveaway. The giveaway was devised to […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential. Under the North Carolina safety recommendations, farmers markets are essential, and markets in the Five County area / Inner Coastal Plains will be open this Saturday, […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Dogwood South, a member of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, recently started a movement to help local small businesses during the coronavirus-related shut-down. The Here for Good Project by Dogwood South […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential. Under the North Carolina safety recommendations, several area markets are open on-schedule with safety precautions in place. Markets are listed below with upcoming dates, with unconfirmed […]
The city of Rocky Mount Energy Resources department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which […]
On April 10, 2013, the US Senate passed a resolution recognizing April 18 as National Lineworkers Appreciation Day. Annually, the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Energy Resources department joins this campaign to recognize lineworkers […]
All of the Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina’s sponsored events and activities “have been canceled or postponed at least through Sunday, May 31, 2020.” Some of the events affected are: Six Sundays in Spring […]
The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) will open as originally scheduled, with changes including added coronavirus safety precautions. ZFFM will start with a Wednesday pop-up market, followed by a regular market Saturday, for which May Day […]
The Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department want you to stay safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic by following Wake County, North Carolina’s stay at home […]
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