The North Carolina Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program recently awarded $1 million in grants for 15 projects aimed at boosting bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the state. The Bioenergy […]
The Town of Wake Forest is recruiting Adopt-A-Stream volunteers to help keep the town’s streams healthy. The initiative offers residents the opportunity to become involved in an environmental effort that helps protect our natural […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While […]
Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a $7.5 million gift to North Carolina State University, will open eight weekends during 2020 for public viewing, plant purchases, and talks with experts. “Two open garden weekends are scheduled […]
Sign up now for Imperial Centre’s Spring arts classes and workshops. Programs are available for all ages, with teaching artists offering beginner and advanced workshops. The majority of these programs are held in the Arts […]
Collection Includes Letters from Abolitionists, Articles and Accounts Written by Frederick Douglass Included in Three of His Famous Newspapers Newspapers edited by Frederick Douglass, who escaped slavery in 1838 and became a voice for abolitionists […]
According to the National Chicken Council, Americans will consume more than 1.4 billion chicken wings this Super Bowl Sunday. Add to that countless slices of pizza and other munchies, and you’ll have a recipe for […]
On Friday, February 7, 2020, 6pm, visitors are invited to watch a documentary, “The Other Boys of Summer,” focusing on Negro League Baseball. The showing is a part of the First Friday activities held […]
Terra Vita Stewards’ We Plant it Forward program, in partnership with Gethsemane Seventh Day Adventist Youth Society, will hold a tree giveaway and environmental education activity at Gethsemane Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2525 Sanderford […]
Check out Preservation Day on Saturday, February 8, 2020, 1-4pm, at Zebulon Town Hall. This event is free and open to the public. All are invited to bring along their own memorabilia of pre-1980s […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor (and Writer) Listed below are Eastern North Carolina writer-oriented meetings, events, conferences, and competitions planned for January through April 2020. One Central NC event is included, a four-part workshop series. […]
Wilson County Public Library offers programs for at the Main Library in Wilson, North Carolina, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access. Check out the library’s incredible line-up of Black History Month programs for […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum recently held its annual meeting at Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, which included a city railroad history presentation. The Railroad Museum is currently […]
The town of Selma’s Parks and Recreation is holding the third-annual Soul Food Feast on Saturday, February 8, 2020, 11am-1pm. Admission and meal are free for all ages. Come with family and friends and “feed […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most […]
The February programs planned at East Regional Library (ERL) in Knightdale, North Carolina include story times for small children, teen programs, and events for adults and families. Unless otherwise noted, events listed take place […]
The Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is accepting applications for 2020 grant projects that will enhance communities affected by the downturn in the tobacco industry. Applications information is available at www.tobaccotrustfund.org for qualifying organizations. The deadline […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor On January 15, 2020, I attended a workshop titled Human trafficking 101 in Wilson, North Carolina. Instructed by Pam Strickland, founder of NC Stop Human Trafficking, this free workshop covered the devastating […]
Friday Night on White (FNOW) returns to historic downtown Wake Forest on April 17, 2020 then continues the second-Friday-night of each month through September. FNOW brings the entire community together for six Friday nights […]
Tickets are on sale for the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre “Kill the Music” on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts. Doors open at 6pm, and dinner will […]
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Monday, January 27, 2020 in honor of Spc. Antonio I. Moore, who lost his […]
After a standoff lasting months and involving multiple organizations, Asiatic Black Bear, Dillan, finally arrived at his new lifelong home at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado — a move expected to add years to […]
Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring a Juried Student Art Show for Franklin County high school students and Franklin County homeschoolers in grades 9-12. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, April 4, 2020. Students […]
Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre plans more overnight camping events in response to customer’s rave reviews of the 2019 horror nights. The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre boasts more than 70 years in operation, making them NC’s […]
On Sunday, February 2, 2020, the St. John AME Zion Church in Wilson, North Carolina will hold an event in celebration of Black History, with speaker Clarence Henderson, Civil Rights pioneer. The event will begin […]
By: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council This year is shaping up to be a busy year for Art at Franklin County Arts Council’s Gallery on the Hill. A mixture of new offerings and favorites […]
The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum will be hosting a vintage board game night at the Selma Public Library on Thursday, January 30, 2020, 5:30-7:30pm. Eric Jackson, Program Director states: “At the recent […]
On Sunday, February 2, 2020, Wellspring Church, located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, will be holding a “Football Sunday” event featuring Super Bowl-themed games, followed by a “football and faith” worship service, and then a […]
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