By Lawrence Capps, Police Chief and Interim PIO The local leaders of many rapidly growing communities in North Carolina are often faced with a common challenge – how to ensure that public safety services are adequately […]
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 […]
In a statement released by the US Department of Justice on August 18, 2016, Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates announced that the federal government is going to end the for-profit prison system. Her statement is […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team will sponsor a poetry workshop titled “Finding the Words-Making Them Work” with facilitator, Dasan Ahanu. The workshop is scheduled for […]
Released by Charlie Peek, ncparks.gov North Carolina State Parks will hold its second Signature Centennial Celebration August 27-28, 2016, at Mount Mitchell State Park– the site where the 100-year history of the state’s system of protected lands for […]
North Carolina State Parks are hosting two events geared toward grandparents, schedule for September 10, 2016, in two NC parks. Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 11, 2016. More on this annual day is included after […]
Federal Agency Announces $21 Million to Expand Impact of Community Solutions that Work Friends of the Children, the North Carolina Partnership for Children, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, and United Way of Central Indiana awarded […]
Released by Christi Lightcap, state.co.us The Colorado State Fair kicks off next week with a wide variety of free events that are sure to please every fair goer. Free opportunities include: The Agricultural Pavilion, presented by […]
**Updated August 18, 2016** Oriental Packing Co. Inc. Issues Alert On Lead In Curry Powder Oriental Packing Co., Inc., Miami, Florida is recalling approximately 377,000 lbs. of the following blended seasoning curry products because it […]
Released by Kelly Flynn, USDA In a meeting with new and beginning farmers at Iowa State University on August 17, 2016, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new investment of $17.8 million for 37 projects to help […]
Vance-Granville Community College invites the public to learn about the state’s new Industrial Hemp Program through movie screenings and discussions, organized with the NC Industrial Hemp Association. The free “Dinner and a Movie” events includes the film, Bringing it […]
The Town of Enfield celebrates the peanut with a community festival the first Saturday of every October. The 2016 Enfield Peanut Festival is September 30, 2016, 6-9pm, with a block party, followed on October 1, 2016, noon-8pm, with […]
FORT YATES, North Dakota – The following is a statement from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman, Dave Archambault II on the Tribe’s opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline proposed project. Statement from Standing Rock Sioux Tribal […]
Mayor of New Orleans Establishes Fund To Help the Thousands of Louisiana Families Stranded By Floods Released by Martha Landrum, gnof.org To provide immediate relief for the victims of the recent historic floods in Louisiana, the […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Get your taste buds to Oxford, North Carolina, for the annual Hot Sauce Contest! Check out some of the fiery foods NC has to offer, and enjoy all the music, entertainment, […]
By Donna Campbell Smith The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is sponsoring its second annual FCAC Writers’ Guild Carolina Prize in Writing contest. This contest is open to writers of any age and […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman When the city broke ground at the South Rocky Mount Community Center on Monday, July 13, 2015, it was about more that turning over dirt. It was about the revitalization and reinvestment […]
Contributed by Lauren Floyd On August 9, 2016, the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce held a Red Ribbon Showcase — a kind of ribbon cutting for multiple businesses. The event was held at the Town Hall in Knightdale, […]
Mark your calendars for the inaugural K-Fest — Knightdale Kids Education Festival — a new festival in the Town of Knightdale NC. Be there for a wide variety of activities including back-to-school and educational options, on Saturday, September 10, 2016, […]
Released by Alan Buis, Jet Propulsion Laboratory In an extensive airborne survey, a NASA-led team has analyzed a previously identified “hot spot” of methane emissions in the Four Corners region of the United States, quantifying both […]
Released by Erin Shirk, E-hydrate On August 15, 2016, E-hydrate, the maker of natural Protein On-the-Go, announced their latest NASCAR sponsorship, and with it an online sweepstakes. The sweepstakes gives participants the chance to win a NASCAR prize pack (valued […]
The American Red Cross is helping at least 4,700 people in dozens of emergency shelters in Louisiana after unprecedented flooding has left 15 rivers in record flood stage. “This is an extremely chaotic situation right now, […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual Tar River Festival will this year include the usual fun activities, plus a food truck rodeo, local vendors, a 5K run, and a little bit of learning with the […]
American Geophysical Union Partners with Wiley to Take On New Geohealth Initiative Largest Earth and Space Science Organization and Publishing Partner Wiley to Launch New Open Access Journal Released by Joan Buhrman (agu.org) and Penny […]
State Department of Human Services Settles Charges that It Violated the Constitutional Rights of Inmates over Delayed Admissions for Competency Evaluations Disability Law Colorado settled a federal lawsuit that charged the state of Colorado with […]
Scientists Discover New Chemical Catalyst to Create Cheaper, Biodegradable Plastics from Plants IBM Research and Stanford University Researchers Create Inexpensive Method to Bring Plant-based Plastics Mainstream By Caroline Yu Vespi, IBM Research-Almaden While biodegradable forks and […]
Nearly 60 Percent of Pokemon Go Players Surveyed Likely to Enter Businesses Offering Pokemon-Branded Discounts Restaurants and bars top the list of businesses where players have seen promotions, with Facebook as the dominating medium to […]
A hayride, that is! Fall is fast-approaching! As the corn is served, the corn stalks are set aside for Halloween or Harvest decorating. Farms are preparing for families, field trips, and agro-tourists to come visit the farm, […]
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