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Participants fill the Booker T. Washington Community Center for the 2019 Job Fair. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Job fair Provided Opportunities for Connections

March 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On March 4, 2019, the packed gym at the Booker T. Washington Community Center (BTWCC) proved the success of the first job fair organized by the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Parks and Recreation […]

The 2018 national Junior Duck Stamp winner, as shown on the 2018-19 official contest brochure. Source: US FWS
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Junior Duck Stamp Contest Accepting Entries through Mar. 15

March 12, 2019 Kay Whatley

The nationwide Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest is accepting submissions through the end of this week. This contest is “the culmination of the Junior Duck Stamp educational program,” which is available for teachers, parents, and […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: February 2019

March 12, 2019 Kay Whatley

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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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — March 14-17, 2019

March 11, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]

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Free Tree Seedlings Available at Raleigh Museum’s “Reptile and Amphibian Day”

March 8, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The We Plant It Forward program will be giving away free tree seedlings at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ “Reptile and Amphibian Day” on Saturday, March 16, 2019, 9am-5pm — or until seedlings […]

Photo from Bunn Fun Day 2018. Source: Sherry Mercer, Commissioner, Town of Bunn, North Carolina
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Bunn Fun Day 2019 is Apr. 27

March 8, 2019 Kay Whatley

The fifth-annual Bunn Fun Day is set for Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10am-4pm. The day will include live music, magic shows, dancing, food trucks, children’s activities, craft vendors, and more. Enjoy Live Music by The Brake […]

DENR Sec. Skvarla (l.) visits the Dan River spill site. Photo dated February 7, 2014. Source: NC DEQ.
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Rockingham County Property Owners Reach Settlement with Duke Energy on Dan River Coal Ash Spill

March 8, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

A group of 33 property owners on the Dan River in Rockingham County, North Carolina on March 6, 2019 agreed to settle a lawsuit with Duke Energy for damages they suffered from one of the […]

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Wounded Warriors Make Meaningful Connections in the Colorado Snow

March 7, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Army veteran Chad Hamrick has enjoyed skiing throughout his life. But he really wanted to give snowboarding a shot, “to relate to my teenage sons who board.” He had a chance to learn and connect with other […]

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Rocky Mount City Council Welcomes DMV Headquarters

March 7, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, the Council of State approved a move from Raleigh to Rocky Mount for the office of the North Carolina State Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The relocation will place the […]

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Clayton Promotes Volunteerism with April 13 “Clayton Volunteer Fair”

March 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

By Ian Rumbles, Town of Clayton Would you like more volunteers? Would you like people to know more about the great things you are doing in the Clayton community?  We would like to help you […]

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Nashville Blooming Festival Returns May 10-11, Sponsorships Still Available

March 6, 2019 Kay Whatley

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the Nashville Blooming Festival on May 10-11, 2019 (Friday-Saturday). Organized each year by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the Blooming Festival fills the town with carnival rides, local vendors, family activities, and […]

Ten Plant Tour Series is presented at the Nash County Center of the Coop Extension. Source: Nash County Ext.
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Extension Service “Ten Plant Tour” Workshop Series Returns Mar. 8

March 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Last year, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University, and the Nash County Center offered Ten Plant Tour free presentations. Each date covered ten plants within a category. These events are returning for 2019, with the […]

Photo from the Deans Farm Market Easter 2018 agritourism event. Source: Deans Farm Market, Wilson, NC
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North Carolina Farms Open for Spring Agritourism Events

March 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Travelers and locals looking for unique farm experiences will have plenty of options this spring, as farms across the state open their gates to welcome visitors. Agritourism options include Easter egg hunts, strawberry picking, Mother’s […]

Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child play flyer-small. Source: Dr. Mildred Summerville
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Wilson Playwright’s Creation to Be Performed in Charlotte Aug. 10

March 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Tall One Outreach Ministries presents the Award-winning Gospel Stage Play, “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” Part 2, written and produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville and directed by Trina Jeffrie (AKA Sister Cantaloupe), to be performed […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — March 7-10, 2019

March 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]

Phil Reed, SELC founding trustee, talented attorney and committed environmental advocate; 1946-1993. Source: SELC, Charlottesville VA.
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Winners of the 2019 Reed Environmental Writing Awards Announced

March 2, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Southern Environmental Law Center has announced the winners of the 2019 Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Awards, to be presented during this year’s “Virginia Festival of the Book.” Author Earl Swift will receive the […]

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Wake Forest’s Inaugural Multicultural Day is Mar. 23

March 2, 2019 Kay Whatley

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council encourages community unity and increases awareness of the unique cultures Wake Forest has to offer. As part of this goal, the council is hosting its first “Multicultural Day” on […]

Photo from 2016 International Festival of Cultures in Rocky Mount. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
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International Festival of Cultures Set to Bring People Together on Mar. 2

March 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

The city of Rocky Mount’s International Festival of Cultures, hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, showcases the variety of diverse communities that call Rocky Mount, North Carolina home. The International Festival of Cultures will take […]

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“Senior Scam Jam” Seminars to be Offered in Wendell and Wake Forest

February 28, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

An upcoming seminar, Seniors at Risk: 21st Century Scam Threats, Preventions and Solutions, will be offered at two locations: Wendell and Wake Forest, North Carolina. The seminar, also known as “Senior Scam Jam,” is designed […]

Photograph from Charles Killebrew exhibit at Imperial Centre. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Free Imperial Centre Evening will Highlight Killebrew Photo Collection

February 28, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

A presentation of the Charles Killebrew photography collection, currently on display at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, will take place on Thursday, March 7, 2019, 5:30-7pm. The free event at Imperial Centre (270 […]

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2019 North Carolina “Oyster Summit” Set for Mar. 12

February 27, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The ongoing quest to make North Carolina the world’s Napa Valley of oysters will be on full display in March. Oyster growers, fishermen, government officials, lawmakers, academics, and conservation interests will gather to learn more […]

Park installation in Bunn, North Carolina. Source: Sherry Mercer
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Four Year Journey Culminates in Soon-to-open Bunn, NC Public Park

February 27, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Installation of the Bunn Community Park is underway, with plans to complete and open the play space prior to the school summer break. The park is the result of four years […]

Mardi Gras parade in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Source: Town of Wake Forest
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Wake Forest’s “Mardi Gras Street Festival” is Mar 2.

February 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Make plans now to join your friends and neighbors in downtown Wake Forest for the Seventh Annual Wake Forest Mardi Gras Street Festival. Presented by Thomas G. Walters Allstate Insurance and Primrose School of Heritage […]

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Spreading Mister Rogers’ Legacy in the Mile High City

February 26, 2019 Kay Whatley

America’s friendliest neighbor, Fred Rogers, may be gone, but his legacy lives on through Dr. Dana Winters’ work at the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media. As Director of Simple Interactions and Academic Programs and […]

One of the labels released with the pork rib recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Boneless Pork Rib Frozen Entrées Recalled for Possible Glass, Plastic Contamination

February 25, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Bellisio Foods, a Jackson, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 173,376 pounds of frozen pork entrée products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass or hard plastic, the US Department of Agriculture’s […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Feb. 28-Mar. 3, 2019

February 25, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]

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Wake Forest 2019 Dementia Awareness Education Series begins Feb. 28

February 25, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host seminars in February, April and June to raise awareness about Alzeheimer’s disease and related dementias. Each seminar in the 2019 Dementia Awareness Education Series will […]

Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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Next NC Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting by Phone is Feb. 28

February 25, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting “to review and approve research pilot program applications.” The conference call may be joined Friday, February 28, 2019, 10am. Access the conference call at go.ncsu.edu/industrialhemp or by […]

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