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Source: St John AME Zion Church, Wilson, NC
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Wilson Historic Church to Hold 3 Unique Events

August 14, 2019 Kay Whatley

St John AME Zion Church in Wilson, North Carolina, for its 151st Anniversary, has planned several music-oriented events for the remainder of 2019. The public is invited to join their August Women in White, September […]

Let's Talk About It for Fall 2019. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount, NC
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Braswell Library “Let’s Talk About It” Series to Run Aug. 27 to Oct. 22

August 14, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Braswell Memorial Library is proud to present “Let’s Talk About It” — a library discussion series sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council and the North Carolina Center for the Book.  This Fall’s series is Picturing […]

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Community to gather in celebration of South Rocky Mount

August 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The public is invited to join the South Rocky Mount Community Civic Organization, the city of Rocky Mount, Woda Cooper Companies, community leaders and others during a Celebrating South Rocky Mount event on Saturday, August […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Aug. 15-18, 2019

August 12, 2019 Kay Whatley

This 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 events are free, ticketed or […]

Source: Theater at the Imperial Centre
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“Local Playwrights Staged Reading Series” Submission Deadline is Aug. 15

August 7, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Imperial Centre Theatre is accepting submissions from local playwrights —  professionals and amateurs — for the second-annual Local Playwrights Staged Reading Series. The deadline to submit a full-length or one-act play is Thursday, August […]

Fitness Showdown Round 5 is August 10, 2019. Source: Rocky Mount Event Center, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Rocky Mount Event Center to Host Multi-Fitness Event

August 7, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Mixing and Matching Fitness Flavors at the Downtown Facility Fitness Showdown Round 5 will be held at the downtown Rocky Mount Event Center on Saturday, August 10, 2019, 10am-5pm, in the facilities’ Field House. Doors […]

Big Love 2018 Wake Forest concert. Source: Town of Wake Forest FB
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Big Love to Headline Friday Night on White, Food Trucks Scheduled

August 7, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Raleigh-based band, Big Love, will headline “Friday Night on White” on Friday, August 9, 2019, 6-9pm. The free outdoor concert will take place along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest, North Carolina. A […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Aug. 8-11, 2019

August 6, 2019 Kay Whatley

This 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 events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]

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Eastern NC Business Events in August 2019

August 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, local businesses, and organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Be sure to register with meeting organizer(s) to ensure […]

Summer Slam banner. Source: Englewood Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, NC
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Rocky Mount, NC: Englewood Baptist Church “Summer Slam” is Aug. 21

August 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Englewood Baptist Church invites people of all ages to join them for an exciting evening of baseball, bluegrass, and BBQ. Their “Summer Slam” is Wednesday, August 21, 2019, 6:30pm, and tickets are on sale now. […]

Wake Forest Trung Thu Moon Festival banner. Source: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
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Wake Forest Trung Thu Moon Festival is Sept. 14, Tickets On-sale Now

August 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is inviting area residents to celebrate the diversity of our community by participating in the second-annual Trung Thu Moon Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2019, 6-9pm. The […]

Tamales at Raleigh Tamale Festival. Source: City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
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Compete, Perform, or Sell at the 2019 Raleigh Tamale Festival on Oct. 5

August 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Participate in a celebration of Latino culture at the 2019 Raleigh Tamale Festival. Enter your tamales in the competition, sign up as a performer, reserved a vendor space, drive in a food truck, or volunteer […]

National Night Out 2019 logo. Source: National Association of Town Watch – natw.org
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Take to the Streets for National Night Out 2019

August 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor National Night Out (NNO) is “a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States.” Municipalities and police departments generally organize NNO events for the first Tuesday in August — although some […]

Exterior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Knightdale, NC Library Programs for August 2019

August 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

Check out the August 2019 programs for all ages planned at East Regional Library in Knightdale, North Carolina. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC. Library information […]

Wake Forest Renaissance Centre logo
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Wake Forest, NC: Renaissance Centre to host First Friday Flix on Aug. 2

July 31, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

“First Friday Flix” returns to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts this Friday, August 2, 2019, 7-9pm. The featured film will be “Bumblebee” (PG-13). Free and open to the public, First Friday Flix […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Jul. 31-Aug. 4, 2019 (Updated)

July 31, 2019 Kay Whatley

*UPDATED with Knightdale Friday movie postponement. This 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 […]

Summer Bash Vendor Event. Source: HS Howell Farms, Zebulon, NC
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Zebulon, NC: HS Howell Farm to Hold “Summer Bash” with Vendors, Food Trucks, on Aug. 3

July 30, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor HS Howell Farms will be the site of a one-day Summer Bash Vendor Event this Saturday, providing an opportunity to visit the farm, shop local from 20 vendors, and grab a bite […]

Indigo Moon Film Festival trophy. Source: GroundSwell Pictures
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Indigo Moon Film Festival to Give Away 100% of Festival Box Office to Local Nonprofit

July 29, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Board of GroundSwell Pictures believes Film Inspires Change and they are committed to putting their new slogan into action. Based on the words of Mahatma Ghandi, GroundSwell aims to “Be the change they wish […]

Hemp field under the North Carolina blue sky. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Hemp Commission Public Call Scheduled for Aug. 2

July 29, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via conference call “to review and approve research pilot program applications.” Members of the public may join the conference call, scheduled for Friday, August […]

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Fall 2019 Vendor Opportunities in Eastern NC

July 29, 2019 Kay Whatley

Sell your wares, pass out information on your services, or otherwise participate as a vendor at area fall festivals and markets. Vendor opportunities are coming up in late 2019. Check out the opportunities listed below. […]

Source: Best Friend's Dog Park, city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Best Friend’s Dog Park Remains Open During Gates Replacement

July 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Entry gates to Best Friend’s Dog Park in Rocky Mount, North Carolina are currently being replaced, as the existing gates were no longer secure for the small/large dog area. The facility remains open to the […]

Hemp growing on a farm in Bunn, NC (Franklin County). Photo: Kay Whatley
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Emergency Meeting Called on Smokable Hemp: Public Conference Call is Jul. 23

July 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via conference call as an emergency meeting in response to legislation in the North Carolina General Assembly. Members of the public may join the […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — July 24-28, 2019

July 23, 2019 Kay Whatley

This 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 events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]

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DOA Secretary Presents Report on Women’s Health and Wellness

July 18, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Report Data Shows Health Disparities Are Worse in North Carolina’s Rural Communities NC Department of Administration’s Secretary Machelle Sanders will present the  2019 Status of Women in North Carolina: Health and Wellness Report on the […]

Movie at Joyner Park. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC
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Wake Forest “Family Movie Nights” Remaining Are Jul. 27 & Aug. 10

July 17, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is hosting free, monthly outdoor movies at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The next Family Movie Nights at Joyner […]

Quilt Show in August is part of the FCAC 3rd Friday with the Artist event series. Source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council
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Franklin County Arts Council’s Annual Quilt Show is Aug. 16

July 17, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council is hosting its annual Quilt Show during the August 3rd Friday with the Artist event. The Quilt Show is not just for quilters; it’s also for people who enjoy the fiber […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — July 17-21, 2019

July 15, 2019 Kay Whatley

This 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 events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]

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Carolina Prize Writing Contest Entry Deadline is Aug. 15

July 15, 2019 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith The deadline for the Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild fifth-annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest is August 15, 2019. The contest is open to writers of any age and location for […]

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The Strange-ness: New Cookie Dough Safe to Eat Raw

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