By Kay Whatley, Editor The entries for this year’s Carolina Prize for Writing showcase the quality of writing, and photography, in North Carolina. Judging is complete, and the winning short stories, poems, and photographs will […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual fundraiser for NC Stop Human Trafficking will be held virtually this year. The third-annual Barbecue, Bluegrass & Brew event is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2020, starting at 7pm, […]
On September 19, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain lowered to half-staff until sunset on the date of internment (not yet […]
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper encourages North Carolinians to recognize the important contributions of the Latinx community to our state in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This month is celebrated between September 15 and October […]
Grant recipients to spend $107 million amid COVID-19 interruptions Five new productions have been approved for North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants and will start production in the state by the end of October 2020, […]
In this time of disruption due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to celebrate young people making a difference through volunteer service. From September 10 through November 10, 2020, Prudential Financial and the National […]
On September 4, 2020, Attorney General Josh Stein challenged a proposed rule under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) that would significantly limit the kinds of habitat that could be protected for threatened species. “As […]
Author Pat Tiffin’s new book, Our Lady of Variety, launches on September 1, 2020. It’s a funny, irreverent and thought-provoking story of an appearance by the Virgin Mary in the fictional town of Variety, North […]
Beauty Bar Medispa and NC Stop Human Trafficking is slated to begin an innovative partnership on September 1, 2020, blending business and advocacy with the ultimate goal of fighting human trafficking. This close collaboration […]
The North Carolina State Fair may be far off in 2021, but fair foods will be available at the fairgrounds this weekend. NC State Fair has added two new “Drive-thru Fair Food Days” to their […]
Funding covers three new initiatives to help North Carolinians North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper today announced $175 million to help North Carolinians with rental and utility payment support in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is pleased to announce the kick-off of their fundraiser with a unique offering, a song, “Castaño,” about the wild horses that roam free on the northern banks of Currituck […]
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 18 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,847,243, Governor Roy Cooper announced on August 20, 2020. The requests include commitments to create a total of […]
Recent grant from the Petco Foundation funds crucial department during this time Many families are struggling to make ends meet, but the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County is […]
July has proven to be hot month in more ways than one after two anglers shattered two catfish state records within days of each other. On July 5, 2020, Joey Baird, of Lawrenceville, Virginia, was […]
North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order, from China or other foreign sources, are advised not to plant these seeds because they could be a pathway for introduction of […]
Funding Available to Help North Carolinians with Energy Bills During Hot Summer Months Funding is now available to help North Carolinians in crisis pay cooling or heating bills or secure cooling or heating resources. The […]
The second half of summer comes with a few typical themes: barbecues with family, the sound of lawnmowers, outdoor walks, and young squirrels falling out of trees. Yes, that’s right. This is the time […]
Aza Comics, owned by black woman creator Jazmin Truesdale and known for its roster of multicultural female superheroes, is aiming to continue providing hope and escapism for the world as people support the Black […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so its members may review and approve applications. The meeting will be conducted via “conference call” and is open to the public. Join […]
Districts may choose to conduct school entirely by remote learning North Carolina will continue to pause in Safer At Home Phase 2 for three more weeks North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department […]
On July 14, 2020, Matternet, developer of the world’s leading urban drone logistics platform, announced its M2 drone system is enabling a new hospital delivery network at Wake Forest Baptist Health in North Carolina. In collaboration with UPS […]
On July 9, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 and announced the members of the new North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, to be co-chaired by Justice […]
The North Carolina Historic Preservation Office (HPO) has received a $50,000 grant from the Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) funded through the Historic Preservation Fund African American Civil Rights grant program to study […]
On July, 5, 2020, Dominion Energy and Duke Energy announced that they are canceling the $8 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) Senior Attorney Greg Buppert issued the following statement: “This […]
An interview with Tony Avent of Juniper Level Botanic Garden “Gardening is booming in all parts of the country, and nurseries have struggled to keep up with the unprecedented and unexpected demand,” said global plantsman, […]
As virus continues to spread, state will not yet move into Phase 3 On June 24, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced that […]
Halifax County is located north of Nash and Edgecombe Counties in Eastern North Carolina Halifax County Schools is among the eighteen local education agencies (LEAs) recently awarded Farm-to-School Rapid Response funding by the Farm to […]
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