Life Time Foundation, Chef Ann Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation to support clean food and children’s health Released by Amy Williams, lifetimefitness.com Dedicated to improving school meals in America, three top school food nutrition foundations are […]
Six Youth-Adult Partnership Awardees and Four Youth Awardees $250,000 in grants and technical assistance awarded for projects that empower youth to make the community better Released by Diane Amdur (Amdur Communications) and Jennifer Moe (Rose […]
The Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival will be here before you know it! The town will be taken over by pumpkins and decorations, shopping, fun, and music. Be sure to make time for this annual […]
Released by Rev. John Dear, Ryan Hall, paceebene.org A flurry of 600-plus events in all 50 states September 18-24, 2016, will spotlight the annual week of nonviolent action in a violent nation & world during the […]
Chapel Hill’s Festifall Arts Festival is designed to provide a unique opportunity for the community, art enthusiasts, and artists to interact. Festifall takes place October 2, 2016, 12-6pm, on West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill […]
Veterans and Families Reach Goals, Find Comfort by Surfing at NC Beach Released by Rob Louis, woundedwarriorproject.org John Goubeaux sat on his board – one leg extended out as the white-foamed surf rushed around him, propelling […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), headquartered in Franklinton NC, has several upcoming events. These FCAC events — a workshop, photography show, and poetry slam — include submission dates where a Call For Entries date […]
Released by Ryan Kennemur, ncwildlife.org The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will host an informational workshop for private landowners and those involved with agricultural production in Bladen, Sampson and Duplin counties. Topics will include […]
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are generally listed under the first date. (For this weekend’s list, these are re-listed on Sunday as applicable.) While most events listed are in the […]
69 of Top 100 Economic Entities Are Corporations Not Countries Walmart, Apple, Shell Richer than Russia, Belgium, Sweden Released by Kevin Smith, globaljustice.org.uk Corporations have increased their wealth vis-à-vis countries according to new figures released […]
Special Guest to Discuss His Journey from Decaying Philadelphia Streets to Professorship Writer, rapper, professor, and filmmaker M.K. Asante will be appearing at Cumberland County Headquarters Library on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 6 pm. […]
#KnotOnMyPlanet Urges All to Donate to the Elephant Crisis Fund and Tie Knots to Never Forget Elephants Released by Lee Alman, Edelman.com/Elephant Crisis Fund The Elephant Crisis Fund, one of the most powerful mechanisms combatting the ivory […]
Mars Rover Views Spectacular Layered Rock Formations Released by Preston Dyches, Jet Propulsion Laboratory The layered geologic past of Mars is revealed in stunning detail in new color images returned by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover, which […]
By Jackie Dove-Miller, FCAC Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team held a poetry workshop the morning of August 27, 2016, titled “Finding the Words-Making Them Work,” designed to covered preparing for spoken word performances and poetry slams. Despite […]
MIH Sales and Marketing Recalls Products Distributed Mostly in Arkansas Released by Nina Anand, fsis.usda.gov On September 10, 2016, MIH Sales and Marketing, a Beebe, AR. establishment, recalled approximately 662,049 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were […]
Publix Apple Coffee Cake Recalled for Potential Metal Bits On September 8, 2016, Publix Super Markets issued a voluntary recall for Apple Coffee Cakes due to the possible presence of small metal shavings. The Apple Coffee Cakes […]
English for All: A New Identity for US Government English Programs The US Department of State and Peace Corps are launching “English for All,” a new initiative highlighting the US government’s commitment to help people […]
Released by Cristina Ceballo Are you ready for Fall? Get into the fall spirit at Maize in the City on Saturday, September 24, 2016, when the attraction opens for the season. Navigate through the corn maze, […]
Pittsburgh’s Cutting-Edge Festivals Reflect Steel City’s Transformation City to Present World-class Art, Music, and Innovation Released by Lynne Glover, visitpittsburgh.com Three cutting-edge festivals taking place in Pittsburgh this fall illustrate the Steel City’s transformation like never […]
Fall celebrations are here, and Halloween is coming. Across the state, there are festivals, attractions, and events for all ages — and all levels of scares. Listed are Eastern NC events and paid attractions. Attraction websites are […]
Released by Dewitt Hardee, NCADFP The NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund recently awarded more than $3.87 million to help communities across the state protect farmland and promote agricultural enterprises. More than $2 […]
The weather should be as crisp as the apples on October 15, 2016. The third Saturday in October, the Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival is expected to draw well over 30,000 visitors to shop at the vendor booths, […]
Cumberland County Encourages NC to Be Prepared for an Emergency With school is back in session and the peak of hurricane season approaching, Cumberland County Emergency Services officials are encouraging residents and businesses to review and […]
The Telluride Horror Show, Colorado’s first and longest-running horror film festival, is accepting film submissions for the 2016 festival, features and shorts. The festival is October 14-16, 2016. The Telluride Horror Show takes place at the legendary […]
Sunset Spray Park Set as Location for Inaugural Splash Bark Event By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Dogs and their owners are invited to a one-of-a-kind event on Sunday, September 18, 2016, 2-5pm. It’s the first […]
Released by Jon Pishney, naturalsciences.org Ants! What they lack in size, ants more than make up for in numbers, and they offer countless behaviors to explore. Ants are Earth’s first farmers and shepherds, they engineer floating […]
On September 7, 2016, the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) issued the below release. While the tone is that the state is working to protect bees from pesticide spraying, the release actually […]
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]
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