Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild Brought Local Authors Together for One-Day Retreat By Donna Campbell Smith Twenty-four writers came together at Falls Lake State Park’s Rolling View Community Building last Saturday for a day of feeding the […]
Regional Assets Shared Monthly with Young Professionals Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Young professionals who live and/or work in the city of Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, or Nash Counties, are encouraged to participate […]
Starting Late May 2016, Museum Takes Kids on a 50-State Learning Adventure in the Trivial Pursuit®, a 50-State Adventure! Exhibit Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC May 8, 2016 offered the last opportunity to check out the exhibit, […]
Art at the Jam: FCAC at Wendell Falls’ Farmhouse Jam By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Wendell Falls Community, a member of Quilt Trails of the Tar River, has invited the Franklin County […]
Twin Counties External Ad Campaign is Generating Buzz Released by Dorsey Tobias & Don Williams, Positive Image Action Group Leaders In April 2016, the Twin Counties — Nash and Edgecombe — began to tell their story to the rest […]
The Country Doctor Museum held a Springfest and Plant Sale April 30, 2016, 10am-4pm. The event included museum tours, a dedication in their herb garden, tea tasting, painting classes, and vendors of soap, plants, and other goodies. […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Business Alliance of North Carolina is growing again, with formation of a new Chapter in Goldsboro NC. The Business Alliance recently held meetings with the Milspo (Military Spouses) Project in Goldsboro, which resulted […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Town of Knightdale’s Spring Carnival offered rides and fun foods, plus many enjoyable hours for all who attended. All that fun, food, and rides helped the Knightdale Police Department to raise […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor It’s not just the delicious ice cream. There is much more to Lick’s Ice Cream that will make you want to stop by on the next sunny day. In addition to […]
Chambers of Commerce Support Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs By Kay Whatley, Editor A Chamber of Commerce is a network designed to help local businesses or organizations by providing networking opportunities, and advocating for local commerce. […]
Wake County’s Vote to Ban the Box Will Make a Safer, More Prosperous Community New ordinance ensures qualified candidates for public employment aren’t automatically disqualified for criminal convictions Released by Daniel Bowes and Julia Hawes, […]
The Nashville NC Chamber of Commerce has issued a “Call for Volunteers” for the annual Blooming Festival coming up May 5-7, 2016. According to the announcement by Jo Anne Cooper, help is needed with the Chamber […]
Released by Patrice Bayyan, Executive Director In advance of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce annual Awards Recognition & Reception, the chamber is calling for nominations. Submit an individual or business for one of the chamber awards, which will be given during the […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor A new feature film written by Adam Tarsitano and starring Jason Michael Carroll is filming this month in Wake County NC. The casting calls for Strings – The Movie have drawn […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is accepting submissions for a writing contest and the yearly journal. Authors and artists are encouraged to submit entries for either, or both, […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Pay It Forward Civitan Club and the city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation department are partnering to host the annual prom for special populations. The prom includes live […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The kick-off for the Second Annual Franklin County International Film Festival held at the Franklin County Arts Council center in Franklinton NC was a hit. FCAC volunteers served […]
Contributed by Cindy Privette The Zebulon United Methodist Church (ZUMC) is pleased to announce that effective March 28, 2016 the church food pantry is partnering with the Food Bank of North Carolina. The mission statement of the […]
Town of Knightdale, NC’s Police Department Joins the Elite Ranks of Nationally-Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Released by Brian Bowman, Town of Knightdale After a three-year process, the Knightdale Police Department has earning national accreditation recognition […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Each summer, Wakefield Central Baptist Church partners with the American Belarussian Relief Organization to sponsor a group of children from Belarus for a brief stay in Zebulon NC area homes. The church, as […]
The First in Flight RC Jet Rally returns to Wilson NC for five action-packed days — May 25-29, 2016. Each day, the RC Jet Rally runs from 8am through 5pm. According to the organizers, this is […]
***UPDATED: Change to a Zebulon NC movie date. *** Originally published March 27, 2016. Updated June 28, 2016. Knightdale NC (Wake County) Knightdale Parks, Recreation & Cultural Programs is holding their “Outdoor Movie Night Series” again for […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The 33rd annual Down East Senior Games (DESG) are scheduled for May 2-24, 2016. In preparation for these multi-city — Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Tarboro NC — senior games, fundraisers are being […]
***UPDATED*** Originally published March 3, 2016. Updated with additional Easter events. Goldsboro NC (Wayne County) Early Evening Easter Egg Hunt The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 24, 2016 — that’s a Thursday. All […]
Contributed by Carolyn Beasley Ten years ago a group of fiber lovers dreamed of a fiber event in Eastern North Carolina. With much work Carolina FiberFest was born. Carolina FiberFest’s mission is to: educate the […]
Contributed by Ray Shell and Janet Conner-Knox This month’s TAIP Lab has room for your talent. Each month talented artists around Wilson come together to share their art with the community. Ray Shell, founder of TAIP […]
The Zebulon Shrine Club is holding a Fish Fry on March 25, 2016, from 11am to 7pm. The fish fry is at the Zebulon Shrine Club, 1201 W Gannon Avenue, in Zebulon NC — on […]
Franklin County NC Farmer Turns Flock’s Wool into Hats and More By Kay Whatley, Editor Stop by Clover C Farm and you might see Carol Cheves hard at work knitting fashionable accessories with yarn she’s made right […]
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