Released by Tom McInnis, ironhorseauction.com It was announced July 1, 2016, by the owners of Olde Beau, Legendary College Basketball Commentator Billy Packer and The Kurt Kennington Estate of Charlotte NC, that the Olde Beau Golf and Country […]
American Association of Poison Control Centers Provides Safety Recommendations for July 4th Celebrations Released by Angela Gonzales, aapcc.org As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the American Association of Poison Control Centers […]
Released by Joetta L. Pittman, SCORE Library Liaison, Braswell-Library.org A public workshop on cybersecurity is geared toward non-profits and small businesses in Eastern NC. At this seminar, attendees will identify the necessity for cybersecurity. We will review an […]
FCAC Artists Joined the Wendell Farms “Art at the Jam” Event By Donna Campbell Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Franklin County Arts Council Wendell Falls Community, a member of Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers, invited the Franklin […]
Released by Chante Condit-Pottol, vestas.com Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from Xcel Energy Inc. for 53 MW of turbine components. The firm order serves as the PTC Safe Harbor order for the proposed 600 […]
Contributed by LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian July adult programs range from writer gatherings to exercise to historical presentations. Check out these upcoming events. While most are held at Braswell Memorial Library, 727 N Grace Street, in Rocky Mount […]
**UPDATE: If you missed the show, check out this gallery to see event photos.** _____________________________________ The Ashley Doolittle Memorial Open Horse Show And Charity Fundraiser is an all ages horse show in memory of Ashley […]
This weekend’s events, fireworks displays, and Monday Independence Day celebrations are mostly on the North Carolina Coast and Piedmont. A few Mountain events are listed. This listing is subject to changes and additions over the […]
Released by Meghan Macdonald, Arrow Electronics Quadriplegic former IndyCar driver and current team owner Sam Schmidt completed the bottom half of the challenging, high-altitude Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 26, 2016, in the Arrow […]
A special screening of The True Cost film about sustainable clothing is coming up in Raleigh. Hosted by Capital Group Sierra Club and Redress Raleigh, this film explores the impact clothing purchases have on the planet. Each […]
Purina Animal Nutrition Initiates Recall of Purina Medicated Sheep Feed due to Elevated Copper Level Released by Rebecca Lentz, Land O’Lakes Inc. Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Purina® Lamb Grower® B30 […]
Stark Reminder of Dangers of Lead Exposure for Young Children Released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Atlanta, Georgia-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on June 24, 2016, released the results of its investigation […]
FAA Says that Regulations will Create New Opportunities for Business and Government to Use Drones Released by Les Dorr/Alison Duquette, faa.gov On June 21, 2016, the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first […]
August Meeting Invites Triangle Guests and Ufologists Released by Lakita Adams, State Director MUFON-NC The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) North Carolina chapter is coming to Raleigh NC for their August quarterly meeting! The group meets regularly to discuss UFO […]
Released by Dr. Mildred Summerville Wilson Idol showcases performances exhibited through song, instrumentation, and the spoken word. Wilson Idol opens the doors for many participants and exposes them to the greater Wilson Community and beyond. Once […]
Funds For Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Drought Response & Agriculture Operations Across the West Reclamation Commissioner López, USDA Secretary Vilsack Announce Strengthened Collaboration to Address Water Supply-and-Demand Imbalances Released by Peter Soeth, usbr.gov The US Departments […]
Released by Alex Formuzis, ewg.org A first-of-its-kind interactive map revealing the locations of more than 6,500 concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) across the state of NC was released June 22, 2016, by Waterkeeper Alliance, North Carolina Riverkeeper organizations, and […]
Governor’s Office Announces More Than $10.4 Million in Infrastructure Funding Supporting 622 New Jobs Statewide Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 31 grant and loan requests totaling […]
Statement from Ilaria Maselli, Senior Economist for Europe, The Conference Board, on UK Referendum Results Released by Ralph Piscitelli and Carol Courter, conference-board.org The immediate shocks of the June 23, 2016, Brexit decision on the financial markets have already been substantial. […]
Contributed by Patrick Reidy, townofwendell.com The Wendell Historical Society’s annual Independence Day celebration this year includes a special presentation of dog tags to a WWII veteran. Join the fun on Main Street and at J. Ashley Wall […]
Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission reminds anglers and would-be anglers of all ages that July 4 is “free fishing day” in NC. From 12:01am to 11:59pm, anyone can fish […]
Released by Lakita Adams, State Director MUFON-NC Kent Senter of the Center for UFO Research NC is sponsoring an exciting event on October 29, 2016, in Greensboro NC. The topic, Night Siege: An Unwanted Visit, focuses […]
NC Commerce Now Accepting Applications for Downtown Free Public Wi-Fi Access Pilot Grant Released by David Rhoades, nccommerce.com North Carolina Commerce is now accepting applications for the Downtown Free Public Wi-Fi Access Pilot Grant Program. Eligible applicants […]
Lake Gaston Yields Third Blue Catfish State Record in Six Months Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org For the third time in six months, Lake Gaston has produced another blue catfish state record. The holder […]
Rocky Mount NC Independence Celebration to feature Rubberband, Fireworks and More By Tameka Kenan-Norman The 45th annual city of Rocky Mount Independence Celebration will take place at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex Sunday, July 3, […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns. a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor […]
According to the 2015 Public Animal Shelter Report, released by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), shelters across the state euthanized approximately 36,226 dogs and 68,514 cats and in 2015. NCDA&CS’s Veterinary Division includes an […]
Many things to do in Colorado this weekend. While some events listed here are in the Denver area and surrounding counties. a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. Friday, June 24, 2016 […]
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