The Nashville Chamber of Commerce invites local chamber members, residents, and public servants to come together for coffee on the first Friday of each month. Come to the Nashville Exchange Steakhouse and Cafe, 229 W […]
Contributed by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA Last article, I wrote about xenophobia — a nasty human trait threatening our civilization, even our presence on this earth. Now I want to write about Philoxenia –- i.e., the […]
Released by Tom McInnis, ironhorseauction.com It was announced July 1, 2016, by the owners of Olde Beau, Legendary College Basketball Commentator Billy Packer and The Kurt Kennington Estate of Charlotte NC, that the Olde Beau Golf and Country […]
Released by Joetta L. Pittman, SCORE Library Liaison, Braswell-Library.org A public workshop on cybersecurity is geared toward non-profits and small businesses in Eastern NC. At this seminar, attendees will identify the necessity for cybersecurity. We will review an […]
FCAC Artists Joined the Wendell Farms “Art at the Jam” Event By Donna Campbell Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Franklin County Arts Council Wendell Falls Community, a member of Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers, invited the Franklin […]
Contributed by LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian July adult programs range from writer gatherings to exercise to historical presentations. Check out these upcoming events. While most are held at Braswell Memorial Library, 727 N Grace Street, in Rocky Mount […]
A special screening of The True Cost film about sustainable clothing is coming up in Raleigh. Hosted by Capital Group Sierra Club and Redress Raleigh, this film explores the impact clothing purchases have on the planet. Each […]
August Meeting Invites Triangle Guests and Ufologists Released by Lakita Adams, State Director MUFON-NC The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) North Carolina chapter is coming to Raleigh NC for their August quarterly meeting! The group meets regularly to discuss UFO […]
Released by Dr. Mildred Summerville Wilson Idol showcases performances exhibited through song, instrumentation, and the spoken word. Wilson Idol opens the doors for many participants and exposes them to the greater Wilson Community and beyond. Once […]
Released by Alex Formuzis, ewg.org A first-of-its-kind interactive map revealing the locations of more than 6,500 concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) across the state of NC was released June 22, 2016, by Waterkeeper Alliance, North Carolina Riverkeeper organizations, and […]
Governor’s Office Announces More Than $10.4 Million in Infrastructure Funding Supporting 622 New Jobs Statewide Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 31 grant and loan requests totaling […]
Contributed by Patrick Reidy, townofwendell.com The Wendell Historical Society’s annual Independence Day celebration this year includes a special presentation of dog tags to a WWII veteran. Join the fun on Main Street and at J. Ashley Wall […]
Released by Lakita Adams, State Director MUFON-NC Kent Senter of the Center for UFO Research NC is sponsoring an exciting event on October 29, 2016, in Greensboro NC. The topic, Night Siege: An Unwanted Visit, focuses […]
Lake Gaston Yields Third Blue Catfish State Record in Six Months Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org For the third time in six months, Lake Gaston has produced another blue catfish state record. The holder […]
Contributed by Scott Houston, Adult Information and Young Adult Services Librarian Summer Reading 2016 is much more than just reading. Engaging events cover topics from sports to food and there’s even a movie each week! Braswell Memorial […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor After the Pilot, North Carolina community was hit by dozens of thefts, the citizens banded together to create a Community Watch group. This Zebulon-area neighborhood worked with the Franklin County Sheriff’s […]
Rocky Mount Area to Have a “Sweet” Experience with Activate Drama’s Production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. Released by Stephen Moen Activate Drama will present a scrumdidilyumptious weekend of performances of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. at Wesleyan College’s Dunn Center June 24 and […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Assistant Coordinator Leslie Martin will teach a two-part Hand Building Pottery Workshop at her studio and Franklin County Arts Council Center, 22 S Main Street, Franklinton NC on two Saturdays: August […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman The city of Rocky Mount’s Fire Department held an Employee Recognition Ceremony recently. The department is proud of all of its current and past employees and wanted to take the opportunity to […]
Zebulon NC is an area with a high number of students in free/reduced school lunch programs. During summer break, the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market is working with the “Kids Summer Meals” program to provide free nutritious meals to area […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor While our kids are older than when they first watched Finding Nemo, they still found it cute and funny. My teenager and I went to see Finding Dory today, and despite both […]
Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine Photo Competition is Open Until September 1, 2016 Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting entries to its 12th annual Wildlife in North Carolina […]
Released by Forest Service, Asheville NC. On June 15, 2016, the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests announced that forest visitors have until July 15, 2016, to submit contact information to a ranger district office to participate […]
Contributed by Bev Harrelson, rockymountnc.gov The City of Rocky Mount NC and local organizations have events coming up this summer. Most are free and open to the public, while others are for specific age groups. 10th […]
National Dead Bee Tour Brings Urgency to Global Pollinator Decline and Includes North Carolina Stop Released by Preston Peck, toxicfreenc.org With over an average of 40 percent of US honeybee hives dying and costing over $2 […]
“Value of Collaboration Between Large & Small Business” Experience one of the Chamber’s premier networking and business marketing events, featuring a spectrum of small and home-based businesses, non-profit and government agencies, and corporate exhibitors from the […]
Coal Ash Pollution Issue at Duke Energy’s Mayo Site Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org The Southern Environmental Law, on behalf of the Roanoke River Basin Association, today brought a Clean Water Act enforcement action in federal court […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The Rocky Mount Senior Center will host their annual Summer Blast on Thursday, June 16, 2016, from 11am to 2pm. The event features James Parker and the Electric […]
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