After 100 years of serving communities, Lowe’s today revealed the 100 impact projects out of more than 2,200 submissions that are the cornerstone of 100 Hometowns, an initiative to celebrate Lowe’s centennial. Eight projects were […]
The Selma, North Carolina nonprofit “Street Dogs and Stray Cats” is holding a spaghetti-plate fundraiser on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 4-7pm. The “Spay” getti & No Balls fundraiser proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s work with […]
The special exhibit, Stars, Stages & Screens of Wayne County, continues through the month of August at the Wayne County Museum. This exhibit covers theater venues, opera houses, movie theaters, and drive-in theaters of Wayne […]
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting local companies interested in learning more about “doing business” with the Town and its community partners to a How to Do Business Networking, Reception & Table Expo on […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This weeks things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are […]
The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will commence its year-long Centennial Celebration with a special flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11am. The commemoration will take place in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza, 301 […]
The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild is accepting submissions for one-time rights to poetry, short or flash fiction, essays, creative non-fiction, and illustrations or photographs for publication in County Lines: A Literary Journal Vol. […]
The city of Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount Fire Department has a rich history of serving the community since it was officially chartered in 1896. One hundred twenty-five years have passed since it transitioned from a […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This weeks things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are […]
The Les Long Group is producing an amazing new live music and comedy event at the Pack House in Louisburg, North Carolina. The event will take place at the Pack House, which is a New […]
This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are monitoring the forecast track and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa and advising residents in eastern and central North Carolina to be prepared for […]
The staff at the Theater at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences announces the return of the local summer production series. The 2021 production, “The Little Prince,” will be performed July 22-25, 2021 […]
More pets get lost on Independence Day than any other day of the year With Independence Day nearing, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County (SPCA Wake) is urging pet […]
While life isn’t entirely free of pandemic issues and the need for safety measures, vaccination numbers are rising and municipalities that canceled activities in 2020 are forging ahead with Fourth of July 2021 activities. Eastern […]
After a brief break, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), based in Louisburg, North Carolina, has announced their July 2021 Artist of the Month: artist and author Donna Campbell Smith. Donna Campbell Smith has been […]
Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. For more information about library programs, online or in-person, call 252.237.5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org. Note: […]
The Indigo Moon Film Festival (IMFF) team believes Film Inspires Change, which is why they established the IMFF Community Grant in 2019. Each year 100% of the box office net proceeds is donated to a […]
This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]
The public is invite to the Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum for its annual Juneteenth Commemorative Celebration, set for Saturday June 26, 2021, starting at 11am. The event will begin with an historic overview […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild will host Fifth Wednesday Writing Retreats on the fifth Wednesday of each month that has a fifth Wednesday in it. These Writers’ Guild events are open to all […]
This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]
How fast is your fastball? Do different floor surfaces affect your performance? How do you make a perfect bounce pass? These questions and many more are posed in the new traveling exhibition at Cape Fear […]
On June 7, 2021, the Franklin County Arts Council and Quilt Trails of the Tar & Roanoke Rivers announced the 2021 Call for Submissions for this year’s Quilt Show, and are now accepting entries. Entries […]
Two days’ worth of free fun and excitement await you and your family at Wake Forest’s 2021 Independence Day Celebration. For complete details, visit bit.ly/WFIndependenceDay. Fireworks Spectacular This year’s festivities get underway with the […]
This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]
East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, will be offering programs for youth and adults during June 2021. Summer @ the Library kicks-off on Monday, June 14, 2021. Check out […]
This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]
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