By Donna Campbell Smith, FCACArts.org The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) has big plans for May. Several events are scheduled including a contest, picnic, workshop, and meeting. FCAC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing […]
Braswell Memorial Library Holds Monthly 1st Tuesday for Small Business Released by Joetta L Pittman, MLS Braswell Memorial Library and The Rocky Mount Chapter of SCORE hold monthly workshop for area small business and nonprofits. For June, the […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns. a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. Friday, […]
First Annual Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival coming on May 7, 2016 Released by Gina Kay Honosky, with Kay Whatley (Editor) We would like to invite everyone to come out to the 1st Annual Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival in […]
Superior Court Judge Milton F. “Toby” Fitch, Jr. to Serve as Keynote Speaker Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The R&B group, Jagged Edge, will headline the city’s Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival. Known for […]
“Tackle The Tar” Event Coming May 14 to Support Local Higher Education Released by Kristen Brabble, Chair – Tackle the Tar The first ever mud run is coming to Rocky Mount on May 14, 2016, at the Rocky […]
Twin Counties External Ad Campaign is Generating Buzz Released by Dorsey Tobias & Don Williams, Positive Image Action Group Leaders In April 2016, the Twin Counties — Nash and Edgecombe — began to tell their story to the rest […]
Wounded Warrior Project Joins Habitat for Humanity to Build A New Home for an Orange County, North Carolina Family Released by Rob Louis, woundedwarriorproject.org via URNewswire John Heywood did not create the phrase “many hands make light work,” […]
Wildlife Commission Offers Free Outdoor Cooking Workshop in Fayetteville Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is offering a free Outdoor Cooking workshop on June 4, 2016, from 9am to 2pm, at […]
Nonprofit Trout Unlimited Calls for Answers on Big Thompson Fish Kill Asks: How did this happen, and how can it be prevented from happening again? Released by David Nickum and Randy Scholfield, tu.org Trout Unlimited today called […]
Rabies Vaccination Clinic provides safety for animals Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The city of Rocky Mount will host another Rabies Vaccination Clinic on April 30, 2016, 9am to noon, at the […]
So many choices! Here is a wide variety of Things To Do coming up this weekend in Eastern North Carolina! Friday, April 29, 2016 Mudcats Star Wars Promotions April 29-30, 2016, the Carolina Mudcats baseball games are […]
Released by Lakesha Joyner, Braswell-Library.org Programs for adults in May 2016 include meetings for book lovers, senior activities, writing help, and job assistance. Events are at Braswell, except for the “Literary Latte” group. Braswell Memorial Library is […]
Highland Avenue Named One of the Fifty-One Best Farm-To-Table Restaurant in America by MSN Released by Meg Jenkins Locke and Natalie Stachon, carolinamoonhospitality.com Highland Avenue Restaurant is immensely proud to have been named as one […]
Veterans Entering Transition to Host First Annual Gala Released by Anne Showalter, myusvet.org Veterans Entering Transition (VET), a Raleigh-based nonprofit dedicated to helping exiting military personnel and their families, is hosting its first annual “Veterans and Community Gala” […]
Special Star Wars themed events are scheduled for libraries across Wake County. Details here show the dates for Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon NC library events. More libraries are listed on the Wake County Libraries website. […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Business Alliance of North Carolina is growing again, with formation of a new Chapter in Goldsboro NC. The Business Alliance recently held meetings with the Milspo (Military Spouses) Project in Goldsboro, which resulted […]
Alleges Understaffed Alzheimer’s Care Units in North Carolina Released by Matthew E. Lee, wbmllp.com A class action lawsuit was filed April 25, 2016, on behalf of hundreds of North Carolina residents of Alzheimer’s and dementia care units owned and […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Town of Knightdale’s Spring Carnival offered rides and fun foods, plus many enjoyable hours for all who attended. All that fun, food, and rides helped the Knightdale Police Department to raise […]
Smithfield’s 32nd annual Ham and Yam Festival is scheduled for May 7, 2016, in Downtown Smithfield NC. The event includes a cook-off, pig and rubber duck races, entertainment, kids’ play area, vendors, and ham and yam foods. A concert by […]
Concert Series to Feature Fan Favorites and Familiar Faces Kick-off features the Legacy Motown Revue Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Downtown Live!, the summer music series presented by PNC and hosted by the […]
City to Reveal Juneteenth Headliner and Keynote Speaker Via Mobile Marketing Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman The City of Rocky Mount and the Juneteenth Planning Committee are gearing up for the annual Juneteenth Community Empowerment Celebration. Scheduled […]
Spring has sprung, and there is a wide variety of Things To Do coming up this weekend in Eastern North Carolina! April 22, 2016 Atlantic Beach NC — Reenactments, cannons, and more at the Fort Macon State […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor It’s not just the delicious ice cream. There is much more to Lick’s Ice Cream that will make you want to stop by on the next sunny day. In addition to […]
Chambers of Commerce Support Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs By Kay Whatley, Editor A Chamber of Commerce is a network designed to help local businesses or organizations by providing networking opportunities, and advocating for local commerce. […]
Released by Ray Shell, TAIP The TAIP Lab of Wilson announced that the April 30, 2016, TAIP Lab “Scratch Night 4” celebrates the music of Broadway and the Opera House. The night features performances by Elizabeth Winstead and Joe […]
Wake County’s Vote to Ban the Box Will Make a Safer, More Prosperous Community New ordinance ensures qualified candidates for public employment aren’t automatically disqualified for criminal convictions Released by Daniel Bowes and Julia Hawes, […]
OSHA Issues Final Rule Establishing Procedures for Handling Retaliation Complaints under the Food Safety Modernization Act Released by OSHA Office of Communications On April 18, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule […]
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