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Source: The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum, Selma, North Carolina.
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Selma, NC: Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum Announces 2022 Juneteenth Program

June 14, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum is proud to announce its Fourth Annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 25, 2022. “This year our museum cordially invites all of our local Johnston county families, groups, students […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Freedom Walk to highlight Saturday’s Juneteenth Celebration

June 14, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Northeast Community Coalition will host Wake Forest’s 2022 Juneteenth Celebration, this Saturday, June 18, 2022, at The Dubois Center, 518 N Franklin Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Free and open to the public, the […]

Musician Freddy Greene. Source: FCAC
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Louisburg, NC: Tickets on Sale for “Diversity in the Arts” Event on Jun. 25

June 10, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring the Diversity in the Arts event on Saturday, June 25, 2022, 10am-4pm. This unique day showcasing diversity is open to the public, to be held in the Louisburg […]

"Chicken" is one of many films to be presented during the Franklin Flicks/NCISAFF dates in May and June 2022
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North Carolina South & East Asian Hollywood Film Festival to be held on May 21

May 6, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

Get ready for another year of remarkable films, with the North Carolina Indian and South Asian Film Festival (NCISAFF). This festival will be screening films in May at The Farm in Louisburg, North Carolina and […]

Smithfield Ham and Yam Festival, prior year photo. Source: Downtown Smithfield Development Corp.
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Smithfield, NC: Ham & Yam Festival Set for May 7

May 2, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is pleased to announce that the 36th Ham & Yam Festival presented by Stevens Sausage and Agri Supply will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 9am-6pm.  After three long […]

Arbor Day Festival 2022, Raleigh, NC. Source: We Plant It Forward
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We Plant it Forward Celebrates US 150th Arbor Day with Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on Apr. 24

April 20, 2022 Kay Whatley

Arbor Day is a great time to act and benefit more from trees. We Plant it Forward is holding an Arbor Day Festival on April 24, 2022, 2:30-6pm, sandwiched between Earth Day on April 22 […]

Crowds at the 2021 "301 Endless Yard Sale" shop along a row of vendor booths. Source: Ashby Brame, Johnston County NC
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Selma, NC & Beyond: The 301 Endless Yard Sale Reaches Year 10

March 14, 2022 Kay Whatley

This year’s 301 Endless Yard Sale is set for June 17 and 18, 2022. Along the 100-mile plus stretch of highway, the event offers deals, antiques, collectibles, DIY furniture, crafts, and more. Founded in Selma, […]

Kings of Southern Soul Concert poster. Source: MBT Marketing Solutions & Associates
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Rocky Mount, NC: Kings of Southern Soul Concert Set for Apr. 30

March 7, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

Tucka, Pokey Bear, Bigg Rob, Calvin Richardson, Karen Wolfe, and Lenny Williams is set to light up the Rocky Mount Event Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina Nu Planet Entertainment will be hosting the Kings […]

2022 Snuck 'N' Pluck event notice. Source: Cory Cavallero, Greenville Jaycees 
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Greenville, NC: Shuck ‘N’ Pluck Fundraiser for Soup Kitchen to be Held Mar. 12

February 24, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Greenville Jaycees are happy to announce the return of the Shuck ‘N’ Pluck after a nearly two-year hiatus on March 12, 2022, 5-9pm, at the American Legion Building, 403 Saint Andrews Drive, Greenville, North […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
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Franklin County Arts Council to Hold Open House: Meet New Executive Director on Feb. 19

February 11, 2022 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), a nonprofit with a 40+ year history of promoting the Arts in Franklin County, North Carolina, is pleased to announce its new Executive Director, Shameka Manson. An Open House […]

2022 Wake Forest Film Festival, A Light in the Forest. Source: Town of Wake Forest
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2022 Wake Forest Film Festival Lineup Announced

January 9, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Film Festival (WFFF) has announced its 2022 program lineup scheduled for Friday-Saturday, March 4-5, 2022, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Entitled “A Light […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Red Cross to Host Free Disaster Action Team Boot Camp for Interested Volunteers

October 15, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Red Cross disaster volunteers serve our neighbors in need every day. They’re installing smoke alarms and on the scene of home fires. They’re also responding to major disasters like Hurricanes Ida. The Red Cross is […]

Riverside Cemetery. Source: Johnston County Heritage Center
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Smithfield, NC: Ghost Walk Will Be In-Person on Oct. 28

October 14, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Johnston County Heritage Center will stage its 17th-annual Ghost Walk on Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Smithfield’s historic Riverside Cemetery. Beginning at 6pm, five characters from Johnston County’s past will be brought back to […]

Activity at K-Fest 2016. Source: Town of Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale Arts & Education Festival Returns Oct. 9

October 8, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

NOTE: Due to heavy rains, the morning events were postponed to a future date to be announced, while the afternoon events were held.   From Dustin Tripp, Assistant Town Manager: The Town of Knightdale is […]

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Selma, NC: Parade, Vendors & More at Selma Railroad Days Festival Oct. 1-2

September 30, 2021 Kay Whatley

The 46th-annual Selma Railroad Days Festival is set for October 1 & 2, 2021. Two days of fun and live music by the downtown Historic Union Depot, 500 E Railroad Street, Selma, North Carolina. This […]

Spirits of Wake Forest 2021 ghost walks flyer. Source: Town of Wake Forest
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“Spirits of Wake Forest” Ghost Walks Return to Downtown on Sept. 30

September 7, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Ghost Walk Tickets On Sale Beginning Sept. 8 If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall season, then don’t miss the “Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walk in downtown Wake Forest, North Carolina. […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Crush to Headline “Friday Night on White” Event on Sept. 10

August 29, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Popular party band Crush will headline the one and only Friday Night on White (FNOW) of the year on Friday, September 10, 2021, 6-9pm. The free outdoor concert will be held along South White Street […]

Musicians at previous Faith Fair on the Square. Source: Melissa Dooley
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Clayton, NC Churches Join Forces for “Faith Fair on the Square” on Sept. 11

August 20, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

First Baptist Church of Clayton and Horne Memorial UMC of Clayton have combined their efforts to bring Faith Fair on The Square to the Clayton Town Square on Saturday, September 11, 2021, 4-7pm. This combined, […]

The Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer. Source: MBT Marketing Solutions & Associates
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Raleigh, NC: Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer is Aug. 20

August 14, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

VMS Business Funding Group will be hosting the Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer, which will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, 6-9pm, at the Hampton Inn & Suites-Raleigh Downtown. The event features motivational […]

The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Source: Jennifer Kuykendall
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Goldsboro, NC: Wayne County Museum Offers Exhibit, Walking Tour & History Program in August

August 7, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The special exhibit, Stars, Stages & Screens of Wayne County, continues through the month of August at the Wayne County Museum. This exhibit covers  theater venues, opera houses, movie theaters, and drive-in theaters of Wayne […]

Source: North American Falconers Association via NCWRC
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North Carolina Wildlife Commission to Host Introduction to Falconry Workshop

July 28, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will host an Introduction to Falconry Workshop presented by the North American Falconers Association on Saturday, September 11, 2021, 8:30am-4pm. The event will be held in-person at the Centennial Campus […]

10th-annual Surfalorus Film Festival is September 22-25, 2021. Source: Dan Brawley, Cucalorus
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Surfalorus Film Festival Hits The Outer Banks with 4 Days Of Film, Music & Surf

July 27, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Celebrate ten years of the Surfalorus Film Festival, presented by North Carolina Aquariums, during the final weekend of the Eastern Surf Championships, September 22-25, 2021. Surfalorus brings a stacked lineup of films including the trailblazing story of the […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Local Businesses Invited to Register for Expo on Aug. 24

July 21, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest is inviting local companies interested in learning more about “doing business” with the Town and its community partners to a How to Do Business Networking, Reception & Table Expo on […]

One of the five WFFD stations. Source: Wake Forest Fire Department
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Wake Forest, NC: Fire Department Centennial to Kick-off with Flag Raising

July 19, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will commence its year-long Centennial Celebration with a special flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11am. The commemoration will take place in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza, 301 […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Family Movie Nights Return Jul. 24 & Aug. 7

July 19, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host Family Movie Nights this summer. Free and open to the public, the film series will feature “Aladdin” on Saturday, July 24, […]

125th Anniversary Celebration. Source: Rocky Mount Fire Department
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Rocky Mount, NC: Fire Department Celebrates 125 Years of Service

July 15, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The city of Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount Fire Department has a rich history of serving the community since it was officially chartered in 1896. One hundred twenty-five years have passed since it transitioned from a […]

Source: The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum, Selma, North Carolina.
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Selma, NC: Juneteenth Celebration at the Historical Museum on Jun. 26

June 21, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The public is invite to the Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum for its annual Juneteenth Commemorative Celebration, set for Saturday June 26, 2021, starting at 11am. The event will begin with an historic overview […]

Remodeled Ava Gardner Museum, Smithfield, North Carolina. Source: Ashby Brame, Johnston County
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Ava Gardner Museum to Re-open May 22

May 21, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Ava Gardner Museum will hold a Grand Re-opening on Saturday, May 22, 2021. After months of expansive remodeling due to water damage, the Ava Gardner Museum in Downtown Smithfield will be open to the […]

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Artist Plans “Hug Huddle” Art Event in London and Denver

March 13, 2018

By Kay Whatley, Editor Do you feel like you could use a hug? How about a hug that connects people across the globe? On Monday, March 26, 2018, British artist Stuart Semple is inviting the public […]

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January 25, 2019

The Rhine Education Center in Durham, North Carolina announced Winter online courses will be offered in parapsychology. The Professional Parapsychology Courses begin February 2019 and run for eight weeks, and students having the option to apply […]

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By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

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