Activate Selma and the Johnston County Arts Council invite all to a mural reveal in downtown Selma on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 2pm. Come for the reveal at Treasury Antiques, 102 S Raiford Street, […]
Join in the fun with the annual Polar Bear Run (5K run/walk), presented by Selma Parks and Recreation, Register by January 14, and participate in the run on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 10am. This 5K […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild will begin accepting submissions for the annual “Carolina Prize for Writing Contest” on January 15, 2022. Writers of all ages are welcome to submit poetry, prose, or […]
The Wake Forest Film Festival (WFFF) has announced its 2022 program lineup scheduled for Friday-Saturday, March 4-5, 2022, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Entitled “A Light […]
The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild will hold their annual Writers Retreat on April 23, 2022. The Guild is excited to announce that David Halperin, author of the popular book Journal of a UFO […]
By Ellen Queen, Executive Director, Franklin County Arts Council The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), based in Louisburg, North Carolina, announces establishment of the Margaret Hilpert Art Fund. With the blessing of Ms. Hilpert’s family, […]
The annual Rocky Mount Railroad Museum Membership Drive and Reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2022, 2pm, at the Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This annual event will include a special […]
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 […]
Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild invites the public to attend the Launch Party for County Lines: A Literary Journal 2022, Vol. 9th. Celebrate with local writers and listen to readings from Carolina Prize […]
Listed below are area parades and holiday happening planned in the area of Wake, Franklin, Johnston, Wilson, and/or Nash and Edgecombe. Be a spectator at a parade… and maybe catch a little candy along 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 Town of Wake Forest and the Local Government Federal Credit Union will celebrate “America Recycles Day” on Monday, November 15, 2021, by co-sponsoring a drive-thru paper shredding event. Free and open to the public, […]
The Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking will welcome guest speaker Nikki Locklear, director of the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault/Human Trafficking Program for the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs within the NC Department of Administration, […]
The Franklin County Arts Council, based in Louisburg, North Carolina, holds arts-oriented events and classes at its Gallery on the Hill. Upcoming events are listed below; those listed are free to attend. See event information […]
Shows are back at the LIVE@THE RUDY theater and the holiday season is upon us; Christmas Jubilee Shows have started and will continue through Christmas. An evening of southern hospitality, great American music, and side-splitting […]
The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum will be hosting a Veterans Day program on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 2pm. The event is entitled, “1941: A Year That Changed The World.” The discussion will […]
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 […]
Organizations, horse riders, bands, performing groups, businesses, and others may be able to register and be a part of a North Carolina parade. While the majority of local parades take place in December, registration may […]
The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, has teamed up with Wake Tech and other local partners to bring LaunchWENDELL to the community. The program is aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners to develop and […]
Area residents are invited to enjoy the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn while also learning about native trees during a series of “Fall Foliage Tours” this week at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris […]
The Town of Selma, North Carolina, Parks and Recreation Department announced on October 26, 2021 that the Reggie Barnes Court “is open and ready for play!” The Reggie Barnes Basketball Court is located on the […]
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 […]
Cucalorus Film Festival Rumbles into 27th year with Porcupine, Giving Birth to A Butterfly, and more The official schedule for the 27th annual Cucalorus Film Festival has been released and tickets are now on sale […]
November is traditionally a time of year for giving thanks and showing gratitude. The staff of the Wilson County Public Library is thankful for the support provided by our community, partner organizations, and local governments. […]
New Hanover County, North Carolina and the City of Wilmington are joining several local organizations and partners to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup d’état. From November 1-10, 2021, events […]
The Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina, is partnering with Aging Care Matters and the Northern Wake Senior Center to host a free webinar, Adult Day Care Programs & Services for Seniors, on Thursday, October […]
The Wendell Treat Trail is being hosted by Wendell Parks and Recreation on Friday, October 29, 2021, 5-8pm, and will offer an outdoor trick-or-treat event for children 12 and younger. This non-scary Halloween treat trail […]
Company to invest $8.9 million in its PenCell Plastics facility Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. a global manufacturer of electrical power products for utilities will expand operations in North Carolina with an $8.9 million investment in […]
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