The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via conference call as an emergency meeting in response to legislation in the North Carolina General Assembly. Members of the public may join the […]
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 […]
Report Data Shows Health Disparities Are Worse in North Carolina’s Rural Communities NC Department of Administration’s Secretary Machelle Sanders will present the 2019 Status of Women in North Carolina: Health and Wellness Report on the […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is hosting free, monthly outdoor movies at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The next Family Movie Nights at Joyner […]
Franklin County Arts Council is hosting its annual Quilt Show during the August 3rd Friday with the Artist event. The Quilt Show is not just for quilters; it’s also for people who enjoy the fiber […]
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 […]
By Donna Campbell Smith The deadline for the Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild fifth-annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest is August 15, 2019. The contest is open to writers of any age and location for […]
Interactive exhibition launching in downtown Denver on August 9, 2019 encourages visitors to step into a stranger’s shoes The 2019 Biennial of the Americas Festival, in partnership with Riverfront Park Community Foundation, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, and I […]
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre and SING-WF are partnering to host a special Memory Café on Sunday, July 28, 2019, 2-4pm, entitled “Renewing Memories Through Movies.” As part of the 2019 Understanding Dementia Series, the […]
New Hanover County, North Carolina has implemented a new paid parental leave policy for eligible county employees. The new policy began on July 1, 2019 and provides up to six weeks of paid leave during […]
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited to attend one of three ForestHer NC workshops, which will be held across North Carolina in […]
Underscoring the severe crisis in farm country, today it was announced that Farm Aid’s annual music and food festival will return to the heart of dairy country on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Alpine Valley […]
Friday Night on White returns to downtown Wake Forest this Friday, July 12, 2019, 6-9pm, with The Soul Psychedelique. The free outdoor concert will take place along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest, […]
The US Postal Service today issued new Forever stamps featuring digital illustrations of four North American frogs. The First Day of Issue event took place at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center, Boise, Idaho. The four […]
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, July […]
The featured artist for the next 3rd Friday with The Artist is Billy Farmer. The 3rd Friday with The Artist will be held at the Franklin County Arts Council’s Gallery on Main, located at 118-B […]
The Community and Business Development Department is offering three housing incentives beginning in July. Assistance and application pick-up is available at the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building, 331 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. […]
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 […]
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 […]
NASA will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon mission and look to the future of exploration on the Moon and Mars with a live, two-hour television broadcast Friday, July 19, 2019, […]
Check out the options to celebrate Independence Day around Eastern North Carolina. While most events are on the 4th of July, a few are on other dates as noted. Clayton July 4th Celebration Thursday, […]
The Fourth of July is traditionally a time of increased boating traffic in waterways due to the myriad of fireworks displays. In past years, a combination of this increased traffic and vessels traveling at excessive […]
Upcoming programs for all ages will be held at this Knightdale, North Carolina library. Items listed below provided by the library. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, […]
HALF OFF Cat and Kitten Adoption Fees As the Fourth of July nears, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County has reached maximum capacity for cats and kittens. To encourage […]
The Max G. Selma Historical Museum will present a tribute to the late Gloria Vnderbilt as part of its “Sweet Tea and Spicy Talk” event series, with the tribute planned for Wednesday, July 10, 2019. […]
A Voluntary Recall was announced on June 30, 2019, stating “Growers Express takes issues of food safety seriously and is issuing a voluntary recall of select fresh vegetable products in an abundance of caution and […]
Eight new research teams were selected for the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) NASA has selected eight new research teams to collaborate on research into the intersection of space science and human space […]
Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in July 2019. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances […]
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