No License Required to Fish in North Carolina’s Public Waters on July 4, 2020 On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free. […]
While the Brown Mountain Lights have managed to elude spectators, researchers, scientists and curious-minded tourists for almost a century, the phenomena has yet again sparked the interest of a larger audience. This time, the ghost […]
Eight filmmakers from North Carolina will receive project funding this year through the “Filmed in NC” fund. The program is an initiative of the Cucalorus Film Foundation and the NC Film Office with support […]
The first day of summer may be right around the corner, but fresh North Carolina peaches are already available at farmers markets and roadside stands across the state. While not a bumper crop, local growers […]
This week, New Hanover County Government established an Office of Diversity and Equity, with a mission to promote an inclusive and fair work environment and build a culture and community where employees and residents […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so its members may review and approve applications, and hear an update on the NC Farm Act and State plan. The meeting will […]
In a decision announced May 22, 2020, the Forest Service committed to charging ahead with irresponsible plans to log in the headwaters of the Nantahala River and Buck Creek in steep, backcountry areas of […]
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper encourages all North Carolinians to honor June 1, 2020 as a Day of Mourning to grieve the 100,000 people in America, including almost 1,000 in our state, who have lost […]
As Key Indicators Remain Stable, North Carolina Moves to Safer At Home Phase 2: Easing Restrictions on Travel, Business Operations, and Mass Gatherings North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Health and […]
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 the […]
No More Bullying! classes aim to stop abuse before it begins The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County (SPCA Wake) is offering online cruelty and violence prevention program starting May […]
Medical gowns instead of graphics; face shields instead of signage North Carolina is working with local manufacturers to shift their production to make critical medical supplies. In March, Governor Roy Cooper established the state’s Task […]
Governor Cooper Announces Modified Stay At Home Order and Transition to Phase 1 of Easing Restrictions Personal care businesses, entertainment venues, gyms to remain closed On May 5, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper […]
Village Realty, a provider of property management services and vacation rentals on the Outer Banks for over 25 years, on May 4, 2020 announced its “Front Lines” Vacation Giveaway. The giveaway was devised to […]
Asian Giant Hornet is also known as the “Murder Hornet” With the emergence of the Asian Giant Hornet in Washington State, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is urging North Carolina […]
Now that the weather is warm, more people are starting to see snakes in their backyards, along trails, and in the woods. However, seeing a snake outside is no cause for alarm — if […]
Granite Tactical Vehicles, in the business of protecting personnel in vehicles in hostile areas, has changed its focus to help in the fight against COVID-19 with its designing and building of a no-contact portable […]
Today, April 24, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that public schools in the state will remain closed for normal operations for the remainder of this school year. Schools were originally scheduled to […]
Three Phase Lifting of Restrictions Planned Based on Virus Trends On Thursday, April 23, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 135 extending the state’s Stay At Home order through May 8, […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via conference call, open to the public. Join the conference call by computer, telephone, smart phone, or other device on Friday, May 1, […]
Come Hear North Carolina and CLTure announce Under One Roof, a livestream benefit concert for North Carolina artists, to be presented in one-hour segments on the evenings of April 24-26, 2020. Organized by the Charlotte-based […]
By Donna Campbell Smith The light swayed rhythmically, its yellow glow appearing and disappearing with the rise and fall of the ocean’s waves, or so it seemed. The ship’s watchman called out, pointing toward the […]
Regarding the school district’s response to Covid-19, Halifax County Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Cunningham recently shared this statement of reflections: On Saturday, March 14, 2020, as I watched the news of Governor Roy […]
The Got to Be NC Festival announced on April 15, 2020 that the 2020 edition of the event, slated for May 15-17, 2020 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC has been canceled. […]
By Donna Campbell Smith The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is sponsoring its 8th-annual FCAC Writers’ Guild Carolina Prize for Writing Contest. The contest is open for previously unpublished works (this includes online […]
The Fresh Market, as a safety precaution and in accordance with guidance from health authorities, will require all guests to wear face coverings when shopping in their stores, starting Tuesday, April 14, 2020. The Fresh […]
By Donna Campbell Smith My daughter and greatgrandchildren were excited at the prospect of seeing a bear at Pungo National Wildlife Refuge in northeast North Carolina. Last year, we packed our cameras and road snacks […]
Emergency non-congregate sheltering for COVID-19 can help provide more than 16,500 units of individual housing On April 8, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that the state has received approval from FEMA to provide […]
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