Eastern North Carolina’s own Chris Chappell has been awarded a grant that will help him grow as a puppeteer. Chris runs Chappell Puppet Productions in Nashville NC, using his skills for local television shows, a […]
As you’re packing up your blanket and lawn chairs, and rounding up friends/family, a crew is setting up an inflatable screen and preparing the concession stand. A PTA group is organizing the concession stand. Parks […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Note that 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 […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Three years ago the quilt trail team of Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) hung the first quilt block of the Quilt Trails of the Tar River. In one year the […]
Released by Lauren Lipuma (agu.org), Katy Human (colorado.edu), Sandra McLean (yorku.ca), and Kathryn Dunkelman (brown.edu) Climate change could remobilize abandoned hazardous waste thought to be buried forever beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet, new research finds. Camp Century, a US military base built […]
Released by Alan Buis (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and Pam Frost Gorder (The Ohio State University) Coastal waters and near-shore groundwater supplies along more than a fifth of coastlines in the continental United States are vulnerable […]
Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings On August 2, 2016, Starbucks issued a recall for straws sold alongside stainless steel drink cups, due to the straws’ […]
Released by Jennifer Witherspoon, defenders.org The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) posted a final rule today prohibiting Alaska from applying its “predator control” program to National Wildlife Refuge System lands in the state. Alaska’s […]
Scholastic Announces Sales of More Than 2 Million Copies of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two in the First Two Days Released by Kris Moran, Charisse Meloto, and Kyle Good, Scholastic Harry Potter […]
US Government Approves Plan For Moon Express To Become First Private Company To Venture Beyond Earth’s Orbit For the First Time in the History of Space Travel, a Private Enterprise will Leave this World to […]
Herbs serve many uses, from remedies to flavoring. An upcoming Master Gardener event in Clinton NC offers attendees a chance to learn about growing herbs and using them. The Sampson County Herb Symposium is Saturday, September 10, […]
Research Reveals Freezing Effects of Jupiter’s Shadow on Moon’s Volcanic Gases Released by Nanci Bompey, Joan Buhrman, Caitlyn Camacho and Lauren Lipuma, agu.org A team of scientists has documented atmospheric changes on Io, Jupiter’s volcanically active satellite, as the giant […]
Adventure Seekers will Rappel 30-story Building on September 30 and October 1, 2016, Superhero Raising Funds Released by Rachel McQuiston (Special Olympics North Carolina) and Robert B Butler (NCPressRelease.org) Superhero Ron Hines will be there when […]
The public is invited to a special night of film screenings and awards for the LiveWell Colorado Film Challenge. The LiveWell Colorado Film Challenge is a new statewide competition for college student-produced short films about […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The city of Rocky Mount advised the public last week about the intention to request the removal of 134 city-owned facilities, including parks, from the popular game, […]
Nashville Elementary and the Town of Nashville are partnering to host a 5K — with a hometown feel. This race is presented by local sponsors working with Nashville Elementary school to raise money for a new playground. […]
Donna Campbell Smith, a North Carolina-based author of ten published books, is presenting a Writers Publishing Workshop entitled, “The Road to Getting Published,” organized by the Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC). The workshop begins September 12, 2016, and runs through November […]
Whether Adopting or Not, Come and See Them for Yourself The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting a Wild Horse and Burro Adoption event in the Clemson, South Carolina area on September 23-24, 2016. Adoption will be held […]
Illinois is now the 21st state in the nation to remove the threat of jail time for simple marijuana possession; possession of a personal amount is now considered a civil violation punishable by a fine […]
Released by Christi Lightcap, state.co.us Bakers warm up the ovens for the Gold Medal Flour Cookie Contest at the Colorado State Fair. The competition will reward the most delicious, unique and flavorful cookies from area bakers. […]
A Historical, Interactive Experience and Connection to Local Farmers and Agriculture Released by Tera Haselden Keatts, philosophycommunication.com Colorado Proud’s Follow Your Fruits & Veggies Journey will connect Coloradans with the farmers and ranchers who help […]
Interested in starting a business? Feel like you need more information on how to get going, or grow your start-up? The North Carolina Small Business Center Network offers free business workshops across the state. Many […]
Join the fun at the 31st annual Winterville Watermelon Festival! This family-oriented event runs August 25-27, 2016, with a schedule that includes watermelon eating, music, vendors, all types of fun foods, and cool things to watch on-stage and […]
The Global Big Latch On takes place at pre-scheduled locations around the world. Mothers gather to breastfeed and support each other. Friends, family, and community members are invited to join these support events, scheduled for August 5 […]
AFGE president says Ruling is a Victory for Voters Released by Tim Kauffman, American Federation of Government Employees On July 29, 2016, North Carolina native J. David Cox Sr., who leads the nation’s largest federal employee union, hailed […]
By Plane, of Course! Released by Leanne Williams, fei.org The first group of Olympic horses departed from London’s Stansted Airport (GBR) on July 29, 2016, on a special cargo plane bound for Rio 2016, marking the start […]
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Florida Investigation Links Four Recent Zika Cases to Local Mosquito-borne Virus Transmission The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been informed by the State of Florida that Zika virus infections in four people were […]
Released by Portia McKnight, chapelhillcreamery.com Chapel Hill Creamery in Chapel Hill, NC, has announced a voluntary recall of all Chapel Hill Creamery cheese products because of a potential association with an outbreak of Salmonella infections. Health officials […]
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