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 […]
UPDATE: Events postponed to 2022 as noted below. ________ Fall has arrived, and the Wayne County Museum has history events planned for October guests — including a brand new exhibit spotlighting the Odd Fellows and […]
Red Cross disaster volunteers serve our neighbors in need every day. They’re installing smoke alarms and on the scene of home fires. They’re also responding to major disasters like Hurricanes Ida. The Red Cross is […]
The Johnston County Heritage Center will stage its 17th-annual Ghost Walk on Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Smithfield’s historic Riverside Cemetery. Beginning at 6pm, five characters from Johnston County’s past will be brought back to […]
NC Stop Human Trafficking is preparing for its annual fall fundraiser, BBQ, Bluegrass & Brew, on Friday, October 22, 2021 beginning at 7pm, at the Barn on Saint Andrews at 400 Saint Andrews Drive in […]
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 is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through December 1, 2021. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina […]
On Friday, October 15, 2021, 6-8pm, the Rocky Mount Police Department will host National Night Out against Crime on the Helen P. Gay Train Station lawn. There will be music, food, games, and much more. […]
Fun across the area, with Fall festivals and Halloween-themed events for kids and adults. Check out these offerings in Franklin, Johnston, Nash, Wake, Wilson, and nearby counties. Below happenings are listed by date in reverse […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will sponsor a Halloween Boo Bash on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, 4:30-7:30pm, at E. Carroll Joyner Park. Presented by Capital Chevrolet, the Halloween Boo Bash […]
NOTE: Due to heavy rains, the morning events were postponed to a future date to be announced, while the afternoon events were held. From Dustin Tripp, Assistant Town Manager: The Town of Knightdale is […]
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 […]
GroundSwell Pictures announced today the sixth-annual Indigo Moon Film Festival (IMFF) will kick off with a showing of a recent Disney release, Raya and the Last Dragon. The screening will be held at Segra Stadium, […]
Vets Pets, a North Carolina cooperative network of veterinary hospitals, continues to grow with the opening of Wendell Animal Hospital. The small animal and exotic veterinary hospital opened its doors on September 20, 2021, at 2961 […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), based in Louisburg, North Carolina, announces their October 2021 Artist of the Month: Dawn Lancaster. Meet Dawn at a special reception, sign up to attend her workshop, or stop […]
The 46th-annual Selma Railroad Days Festival is set for October 1 & 2, 2021. Two days of fun and live music by the downtown Historic Union Depot, 500 E Railroad Street, Selma, North Carolina. This […]
The Public Art Commission, Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources, and ARTS Wake Forest are partnering to host a special Community Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10am-1pm, at the Alston-Massenburg […]
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 Nashville, North Carolina has a calendar full of October fun at the library, the park, and around downtown. Enjoy music, a festival, an outdoor movie, hike a trail, or craft — and […]
Altice USA, parent company of Suddenlink, donated over $12,500 worth of iPads to the Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region to increase access to virtual classroom opportunities, connectivity, and online curriculum for […]
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 Saturday in the Park concert series returned to the Knightdale Station Park Amphitheater with its first concert on September 11, 2021. Two additional concerts are planned, with craft vendors and food trucks in addition […]
The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power (WFP) are joining more than 2,000 not-for-profit utilities in celebrating Public Power Week October 3-9, 2021. Although this year’s Energy Expo and other in-person customer appreciation […]
The 16th-annual Youngsville Fall Festival and Car Show is Saturday, September 25, 2021, starting at 9am and continuing until 3pm. Check out the Craft Show, and walk around the Car Show entries and watch the […]
By Cindy Brookshire (Activate Selma NC) and Billy Roach (Selma Parks and Recreation) On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, volunteers from Selma Parks and Recreation, Activate Selma, local businesses and Lowe’s of Smithfield endured the heat […]
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 Selma Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the Grand Marshal for the Railroad Days Parade will be Ms. Deborah Baker. Deborah is the director of Baker School of Dance in Pine […]
The Johnston County Heritage Center, located in Smithfield, North Carolina, has opened the Call for Submissions for Johnston County-related short stories, essays, and poems. Entries will be judged, and selected writings included in the inaugural […]
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