The much-awaited book, A Heart for Selma: 12 Stories of Activate Selma NC, written by Pine Level writer Cindy Brookshire, shares 12 personal stories of Selma, North Carolina residents, volunteers, and business owners who are […]
Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Below are details on the Summer Reading program and August 2021 in-person or online library […]
The Maria V. Howard Arts Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will hold a series of programs as an extension of its exhibit, “Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis […]
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 […]
On July 23, 2021, Rocky Mount, North Carolina City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney announced the appointment of Jessie Nunery as Interim Communications, Marketing and Public Relations Director. Nunery has served as the city’s Media Relations Specialist […]
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 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 […]
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