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Santa arrived at the end of the Christmas Parade in Zebulon NC. Photo: Kay Whatley, 2017
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East NC Holiday Fun, Parades & Christmas Tree Lightings by Town

November 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor These upcoming holiday parades and town tree lightings are opportunities to gather together and celebrate the season. Many of these are organized by town officials or parks and rec personnel, […]

Brooke Simpson. Source: Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC
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Brooke Simpson to Headline Rocky Mount Christmas Parade

November 15, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Other Holiday Happenings Planned A full season of holiday events are on tap to end the 2018 calendar year, and a well-known name will make a stop in Rocky Mount as part of the festivities. […]

Donated Christmas trees used to create fish habitat. Photo: courtesy photo, US Army Corps of Engineers, Arkansas
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Post-Christmas 2017 Tree Recycling in Eastern NC

December 22, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Announcements from Eastern North Carolina counties, cities, and towns regarding where your “used” Christmas trees will be accepted. Listed locations are in the five-county area and beyond. In addition to landfill, […]

Scene from a Zebulon NC parade, December 2013. Photo: Frank Whatley
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Holiday Events 2017

December 14, 2017 Kay Whatley

**Updated** By Kay Whatley, Editor Get ready for a plethora of Christmas and holiday season events in Eastern North Carolina. Parades and tree-lighting ceremonies, holiday happenings, and vendor markets are all in the works. Some are […]

Source: Edgecombe County Memorial Library, Tarboro NC.
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Edgecombe Library Hosts Tar River Christmas on Dec. 8

December 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Crystal Sessoms, Edgecombe County Memorial Library Join the fun with a “Tar River Christmas 2016” — a Musical Winter Event with Stocks Elementary — at the Edgecombe County Memorial Library! On December 8, 2016, enjoy music, […]

Scene from a Zebulon NC parade, December 2013. Photo: Frank Whatley
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Holiday Events

November 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

So many Christmas and holiday-season offerings in Eastern North Carolina. This list covers events from the counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. Parades and tree-lighting ceremonies are listed first, then […]

When a 34-foot-tall Fraser fir tree is brought into Biltmore House, it's a sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner. This week, Santa Claus, aboard a horse-drawn carriage, ushered the massive tree to the home that George Vanderbilt opened to his friends and family on Christmas Eve 1895. Christmas at Biltmore starts officially November 4, 2016, and runs through January 8, 2017. Source: PRNewsFoto/The Biltmore Company, Asheville NC.
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Biltmore Towering Christmas Tree Arrives

November 4, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by LeeAnn Donnelly, The Biltmore Company When a 34-foot-tall Fraser fir tree is brought into Biltmore House – America’s Largest Home – it’s a sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner. This […]

Source: Good Hope Baptist Church, Knightdale NC.
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Outdoor Live Nativity Performing in Knightdale

December 19, 2015 Kay Whatley

An outdoor drama will bring the Nativity to life just in time for Christmas. The “Behold The Lamb” Drama begins December 21, 2015, and runs each night through Christmas Eve, December 24. Watching the Live Nativity […]

Source: Wakefield Central Baptist Church
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Zebulon NC Church Holds Special Christmas Events

December 18, 2015 Kay Whatley

Wakefield Central Baptist Church invites the community to their two upcoming special services: the Christmas Cantata and their Christmas Eve service. The Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata, will take place on December 20, 2015, starting at […]

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Christmas in the Town of Spring Hope

December 9, 2015 Guest Author or Contributor

By Jan Mills The Town of Spring Hope is gearing up for the second annual Old Fashioned Christmas in Spring Hope. This event is organized by the Spring Hope Area Chamber of Commerce with the support of churches in the […]

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FCAC Writers Guild Holds Reading from Third Annual Literary Journal

December 9, 2015 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith  Franklin County Arts Council’s (FCAC) Writers Guild invites the public to their County Lines: A Literary Journal Launch Party, to be held December 10, 2015, 7-9pm, at Vance Granville College’s Building 4, 8100 NC 56, Louisburg. This […]

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13th Annual “Turning on the Lights” in Tarboro

December 9, 2015 Guest Author or Contributor

Set your sights on Christmas lights! Please join the community for a night full of fun on December 12, 2015, starting at 6pm. There will be live entertainment by Christian Artist, Richard Simmons, food from Ted Williamson Food Truck, and free […]

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Train of Lights Coming to Wilson

November 6, 2015 Kay Whatley

Bring the whole family out to enjoy the holiday decorations on the historic Kiwanis miniature train. This lighted display features over 10,000 carefully displayed lights and decorations sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit. […]

Wendell lights creator Don Williams. Photo: Frank Whatley, November 29, 2012.
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Wendell NC: Small Town, Big Holiday Revelry

December 1, 2012 Frank Whatley

By Frank and Kay Whatley The Town of Wendell expects its nearly 6,000 town residents to be joined by thousands of visitors during December. With expansive lighting and decorative displays, Wendell, North Carolina’s holiday cheer offers delight for […]

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  • Franklin Fair 2021. Source: Katherine Denton, Franklin County Arts Council
    Youngsville, NC: Sign up for Vendor Space at FCAC’s “Franklin Fair”
    April 8, 2021
  • Flags at half staff. Photo: Kay Whatley
    Flags Lowering to Half-Staff Until Sunset April 6, Honoring US Capitol Police Officers
    April 2, 2021
  • Spice up your favorite recipes with Mt. Olive's dill-licious new Pickle Salsa, available in Mild, Medium & Hot. Source: Mt. Olive Pickle Co.
    Mount Olive, NC: Mt. Olive Pickle Company Unveils Pickle Salsa, Pickle Juice
    April 2, 2021
  • Biltmore Blooms has begun at Biltmore, America's Largest Home. Biltmore Blooms celebrates the return of spring, and the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of the estate's gardens and grounds. Tulips across the estate signal the start of the season. Source: Biltmore
    Asheville, NC: “Biltmore Blooms” Springtime Celebration Is Open Apr. 1 thru May 27
    April 1, 2021
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  • Earth Day Festival 2021. Source: Truely Unique, Wilson, NC
    Wilson, NC: Truely Unique’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival is Apr. 24
    March 30, 2021
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    Knightdale, NC Adopts Resolution Supporting Clean Energy
    March 30, 2021
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    North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Apr. 1
    March 29, 2021
  • North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Source: NC Office of the Governor.
    North Carolina Governor Announces Accelerated Timeline for Vaccination Eligibility
    March 25, 2021
  • Book released by Lossie Dupree of Whitakers, North Carolina, titled Cooking It Old School & Ministry. Source: MBT Marketing Solutions & Associates
    Whitakers, NC Author Releases Book of Soul Food Recipes and Faith
    March 25, 2021
  • 48 Hour Film Festival logo. Source: The Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
    Rocky Mount, NC: Imperial Centre to offer 48 Hour Film Festival Apr. 9-11
    March 23, 2021
  • The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Source: Jennifer Kuykendall
    Goldsboro, NC Museum offers USCT History Event on Mar. 27
    March 22, 2021
  • FCAC Writers Guild logo
    Franklin County, NC Writers’ Guild Accepting Submissions for Annual Literary Journal
    March 20, 2021
  • Source: Johnston County Writers Group
    Johnston County, NC: Writers Group to Hold Adult Spring Writing Contest for Residents
    March 18, 2021
  • NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
    North Carolina: Severe Weather Expected Across the State on Thursday, Mar. 18
    March 17, 2021
  • Hemp Blue jeans, clothing made with industrial hemp. Photo: Kay Whatley.
    North Carolina: Public May Join Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting via Call on Mar. 16
    March 11, 2021
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    Selma, NC: CommUNITY Day Slated for Mar. 13
    March 6, 2021
  • Produce at a farmer's market. Source: Kay Whatley.
    Farmers Markets Openings Soon, Several Open on Mar. 5 or 6, 2021
    March 4, 2021
  • Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Photo: Kay Whatley, The Grey Area News
    Vendors: Apply Now for 2021 Wilson, NC Farmers & Artisan Market
    March 1, 2021
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    NC Wildlife Resources Commission urges, “Find a Bear Den, Leave it Alone”
    March 1, 2021
  • Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
    NASA Celebrates “Hidden Figure” Mary W. Jackson With Building Naming Ceremony
    February 28, 2021
  • Carolina Wren by Bette Parette. Source: Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count
    NC Bird Atlas: Five-Year Statewide Bird Survey to Begin in March 2021
    February 28, 2021
  • Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
    Wilson County, NC: Library Programs for March 2021
    February 27, 2021
  • NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
    Wilmington, NC: Smithsonian “H20 Today” Exhibit Opens at Cape Fear Museum
    February 24, 2021
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    February 24, 2021
  • Source: Library of Congress
    Library of Congress Virtual Concerts for March 2021
    February 24, 2021
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    Raleigh, NC: Juniper Level Botanic Garden will Open for Winter Weekends in Feb-Mar 2021
    February 23, 2021

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Poster for the Georgey Noory and Friends event August 27, 2016, in Asheville NC. Source: Danheiser/Wagner Entertainment.
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Paranormal Talk Coming to NC

June 8, 2016

An August 27, 2016, special event brings the host of Coast to Coast AM, George Noory, to Asheville NC. Noory will be joined by Ufologist Micah Hanks, The Paul Revere of our century, William R. Forstchen, […]

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The Strange-ness: Ice Cream and Banking Together

September 15, 2012

A bit of odd news from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A local ice cream shop has started a bank, of sorts, that provide ice cream interest without the usual banking fees. Oh Yeah! Ice Cream And Coffee […]

Tahka hand warmer in use with SmartPhone. Source: Mina Mais, KickStarter
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The Strange-ness: Redesigned Hand Warmer is Muff for SmartPhone Users

January 5, 2018

By Kay Whatley, Editor Photographs of a SmartPhone-protective hand warmer continues to be shared on social media years after its KickStarter campaign ended. Although the product was not funded, it’s unique look continues to draw […]

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