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Regional Artist Program Grants Available to Franklin County Residents

January 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Brandi Neuwirth, MFA, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County The Regional Artist Program awards grants to local emerging and professional artists in all disciplines who are in need of financial support to […]

Source: Common Grounds Coffee and Music House, Bunn NC.
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Bunn Coffee House Offers Children’s Tea

January 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

“A Tea with Snow White” Common Grounds Coffee & Music House is hosting a special children’s tea party January 30, 2016, from 1pm until 3pm. This is no mere pretend Tea Party. This is the real deal. […]

Source: Town of Knightdale Police Department.
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Knightdale Citizens Police Academy Begins February 29

January 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Free Class Meets Monday Nights – Apply by February 17 Released by Town of Knightdale The Knightdale Police Department is continuing a program designed to give its citizens and area business owners a chance to […]

Photo Source: Town of Bunn.
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Bunn Fun Day Seeking Sponsors

January 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Second Annual Event Offers Local Businesses Sponsorship Opportunities By Kay Whatley and Sherry Mercer  The Town of Bunn is bringing back their Bunn Fun Day for a second time. The family-friendly event offers residents and visitors […]

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The NASH Seeking Help with Easter Preparations

January 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

2016 Easter Food Box Drive Released by Nash County Aging Department The Nash County Senior Center is in need of assistance and participation in the third Annual Easter Food Box Drive. The purpose of this program is to collect and […]

"Farmland (2014) documentary film poster" by Source (WP:NFCC#4). Licensed under Fair use via Wikipedia.
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Extension Film Screening Offers View into Farm Life

January 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Wayne County Cooperative Extension invites all to see Farmland, a film by James Moll, and learn more about how farmers spend their days producing food for the country. This free movie is showing on […]

Photo Source: "Crayones cera" by Jorge Barrios - Own work. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Crayones_cera.jpg#/media/File:Crayones_cera.jpg.
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Coloring for Adults & Teens at Braswell

January 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Joetta L Pittman, MLS It’s showing up everywhere, and now it’s here: the Braswell Memorial Library’s Adult and Teen Coloring Club. Club meetings begin January 23, 2016. The news is peppered lately with […]

Source: Wikipedia. See more about Selma film at https://www.facebook.com/SelmaMovie.
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Paramount Theatre Showing Selma on MLK Day

January 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor As part of its Paramount Movie Nights series, the Paramount Theatre in Goldsboro will show the film, Selma. The film is scheduled for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is Monday, […]

Honeybee photo. Source: NC Extension Service, www.ces.ncsu.edu
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Beekeeping Short Course Offered by Extension

January 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Colby Griffin, Extension Agent The Coastal Plains Beekeeping Chapter, in conjunction with the NC State Beekeepers Association and NC Cooperative Extension are offering a beginning beekeeping short course. Starting February 23, 2016. the […]

Photo Source: Zebulon House, Zebulon NC.
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Local Donations Sought for Zebulon Seniors

January 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

When Susan Aceti’s mother went to visit a friend at a senior nursing home, she saw residents eager for connection and a break from their everyday schedule. Susan felt her heart pushing her to do something […]

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Dr. King’s First Dream Website to be Unveiled

January 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Upcoming Press Conference Open to the Public, Not Just Media Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman January 15, 2016, marks the 87th birthday for the late civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a precursor to […]

Source: Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments
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Coach Training for Matter of Balance

January 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Lakendra Dixon, BSW, UCPCOG-Area Agency on Aging Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling. “A Matter of Balance” is a proven program designed to help people manage […]

Death of a Salesman Auditions. Source: Ray Shell.
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Open Auditions for Death of a Salesman

January 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Ray Shell Audition for Death of a Salesman in Wilson NC, and bring this famous play to life for local audiences. As the play’s Director, I’ll be overseeing the auditions, which are January 18 and 19, […]

Carolina Mudcats at Five County Stadium, February 28, 2014. Source: James Willamor of Raleigh NC.
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Carolina Mudcats Baseball Team Unveils Muddy’s Buddies Club

January 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Muddy’s Buddies club is available to children ages 12 and under Released by the Carolina Mudcats The Carolina Mudcats, the Class A Advanced affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and member of the historic Carolina […]

Martin Luther King Jr NYWTS by Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer, Library of Congress, New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Source: Wikipedia.org.
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Talent Show Raises Funds for Wilson Community

January 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

It is time for the seventh annual Share the Dream Talent Show, held each year in Wilson NC in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Proceeds, and canned goods, from the event go right into the […]

Knightdale Recreation Center. Source: Town of Knightdale NC.
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Free ESL Classes Offered in Knightdale NC

January 1, 2016 Guest Author or Contributor

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered at no charge in Knightdale NC, and other Wake County locations, by Wake Technical Community College. The free ESL classes start at a beginner level continuing […]

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Franklin County 4-H Open for New Members

December 29, 2015 Guest Author or Contributor

The Dirt Club, a Franklin County 4-H group that meets at Ray Family Farms, will have open enrollment in January and February 2016. The 4-H is for children ages 5-17 as of January 1, 2016. Each […]

Source: Braswell Memorial Library
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Braswell January Programs Include ACT & More for Teens

December 23, 2015 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Scott Houston Give your teens a good start to the New Year with educational and fun events offered at Braswell Memorial Library. January programs include an ACT Strategy Session, astronomy, and game nights. […]

RMRRM Parade Photo 2015. Source: Joyce Edwards Dantzler
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RMRRM Joins Rocky Mount 2015 Christmas Parade

December 23, 2015 Kay Whatley

Released by Joyce Edwards Dantzler The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum (RMRRM) joined in the local Christmas spirit by taking part, along with the other hundred plus participants, in the Rocky Mount Annual Christmas Parade on […]

Source: Good Hope Baptist Church, Knightdale NC.
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Outdoor Live Nativity Performing in Knightdale

December 19, 2015 Kay Whatley

An outdoor drama will bring the Nativity to life just in time for Christmas. The “Behold The Lamb” Drama begins December 21, 2015, and runs each night through Christmas Eve, December 24. Watching the Live Nativity […]

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BTW Community Center Hosts Holiday Activities

December 19, 2015 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman Children ages four to 12 are invited to the Booker T. Washington Community Center (BTW) for holiday fun. The free festivities begin Monday, December 21, 2015, with arts and crafts. According to […]

Source: Wakefield Central Baptist Church
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Zebulon NC Church Holds Special Christmas Events

December 18, 2015 Kay Whatley

Wakefield Central Baptist Church invites the community to their two upcoming special services: the Christmas Cantata and their Christmas Eve service. The Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata, will take place on December 20, 2015, starting at […]

It's a Wonderful Life movie poster, sourced from WPD PAL event on Facebook.
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Classic Holiday Film Showing in Wilson

December 18, 2015 Kay Whatley

Watch the film, It’s A Wonderful Life, in Technicolor at a special showing in Wilson NC. Make it a holiday tradition and see it on the big screen again! The It’s A Wonderful Life movie […]

Logo from The Playhouse of Wilson, Wilson NC
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Playhouse of Wilson Auditions Announced

December 18, 2015 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Kathy and Steve Witchey Auditions for  the play, Death of a Salesman, are planned for January 18-19, 2016. Local actors are invited to these open auditions. Death of a Salesman has a cast of […]

Wilson Chamber of Commerce Spring Expo Logo. Source: wilsonncchamber.com
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Business Registration Open for Wilson Spring EXPO

December 16, 2015 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Rebecca S. Tew The Wilson Chamber of Commerce is ramping up now for their annual Spring EXPO 2016. Over 100 businesses will showcase their products and services to Wilson and surrounding communities. The […]

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Artists Gather for Lab, Equity Theatre Discussion

December 14, 2015 Kay Whatley

Director and Voice Coach Ray Shell is starting the Total Artist in Production (TAIP) Lab, with an eye toward building an Equity theatre company in Wilson NC. The first TAIP LAB is December 17, 2015.  This initial Lab will be at […]

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Bunn High in Championship Game Tonight

December 12, 2015 Guest Author or Contributor

Tonight is the night! The Varsity Football team from Bunn High School is playing in the 2AA State Championship at Carter-Finley Stadium. Tonight, December 12, 2015, Bunn’s Wildcats will take the field for the 8:05pm […]

Photo source: ncartmuseum.org.
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NC Museum of Art Hanukkah Lamp Selected for Annual White House Hanukkah Ceremony

December 11, 2015 Guest Author or Contributor

By Emily Kowalski, NCMA A Hanukkah lamp in the collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) was selected for the candle-lighting ceremony at the annual White House celebration of Hanukkah. President Barack Obama and […]

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By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

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