NASA’s ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) has imaged the stress on Costa Rican vegetation caused by a massive regional drought that led the Central American nation’s government to declare a state […]
The Imperial Centre Theatre is accepting submissions from local playwrights — professionals and amateurs — for the second-annual Local Playwrights Staged Reading Series. The deadline to submit a full-length or one-act play is Thursday, August […]
Friday at the Nature Research Center The North Carolina Forest Service is throwing a birthday party for Smokey Bear and everyone is invited. Watch a video on Smokey Bear in the Daily Planet Theater, meet […]
Mixing and Matching Fitness Flavors at the Downtown Facility Fitness Showdown Round 5 will be held at the downtown Rocky Mount Event Center on Saturday, August 10, 2019, 10am-5pm, in the facilities’ Field House. Doors […]
Raleigh-based band, Big Love, will headline “Friday Night on White” on Friday, August 9, 2019, 6-9pm. The free outdoor concert will take place along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest, North Carolina. A […]
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 […]
This 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 listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry […]
On August 5, 2019, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered US and NC flats at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately. This flag lowering is in honor of: the victims of the […]
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public to report any sightings of barn owls to the agency. Commission biologists are seeking barn owl observations to help them learn more about habitat needs […]
On August 1, 2019, the US Postal Service issued Forever stamps recognizing Military Working Dogs, the four-legged heroes of the nation’s military. The first-day-of-issue event took place during the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show in […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, local businesses, and organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Be sure to register with meeting organizer(s) to ensure […]
Englewood Baptist Church invites people of all ages to join them for an exciting evening of baseball, bluegrass, and BBQ. Their “Summer Slam” is Wednesday, August 21, 2019, 6:30pm, and tickets are on sale now. […]
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is inviting area residents to celebrate the diversity of our community by participating in the second-annual Trung Thu Moon Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2019, 6-9pm. The […]
Participate in a celebration of Latino culture at the 2019 Raleigh Tamale Festival. Enter your tamales in the competition, sign up as a performer, reserved a vendor space, drive in a food truck, or volunteer […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor National Night Out (NNO) is “a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States.” Municipalities and police departments generally organize NNO events for the first Tuesday in August — although some […]
Check out the August 2019 programs for all ages planned at East Regional Library in Knightdale, North Carolina. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC. Library information […]
“First Friday Flix” returns to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts this Friday, August 2, 2019, 7-9pm. The featured film will be “Bumblebee” (PG-13). Free and open to the public, First Friday Flix […]
By Carol Rasmussen, NASA’s Earth Science News Team Far more accurate than any previous map, this new representation of glacier flows in Antarctica opens the door to an improved understanding of the vast continent and […]
*UPDATED with Knightdale Friday movie postponement. This 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 listed […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor HS Howell Farms will be the site of a one-day Summer Bash Vendor Event this Saturday, providing an opportunity to visit the farm, shop local from 20 vendors, and grab a bite […]
Tourism Officials Create Catchy Lyrics to Save Lives The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau released two new radio commercials this summer intended to help travelers stay safe at the beach, whether at the OBX or beyond. Says Executive Director Lee Nettles, […]
The Board of GroundSwell Pictures believes Film Inspires Change and they are committed to putting their new slogan into action. Based on the words of Mahatma Ghandi, GroundSwell aims to “Be the change they wish […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via conference call “to review and approve research pilot program applications.” Members of the public may join the conference call, scheduled for Friday, August […]
The US Library of Congress has restored and made available online the Gandhara Scroll, a manuscript dating back to around the first century B.C., that offers insight into early Buddhist history. The scroll is one […]
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper kicks off the third-annual Governor’s School Supply Drive on Monday, July 29, 2019, to encourage school supply donations for public-school students and teachers across the state. On average, teachers spend […]
Sell your wares, pass out information on your services, or otherwise participate as a vendor at area fall festivals and markets. Vendor opportunities are coming up in late 2019. Check out the opportunities listed below. […]
Entry gates to Best Friend’s Dog Park in Rocky Mount, North Carolina are currently being replaced, as the existing gates were no longer secure for the small/large dog area. The facility remains open to the […]
You may know that Wake County ranks top in the nation for snake bites, but did you know North Carolina ranks 46th in cost-per-bite, but 14th in total number of dog bites? On July 23, […]
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