Released by Brian Bowman, Communications Director The Town of Knightdale and Duke University graduate students of the Sanford School of Public Policy are kicking off a research project to determine which Knightdale NC neighborhood is the […]
Local nonprofit Grow And Share is preparing for their Garden Plant Giveaways, by beginning to plant seeds. They are seeking volunteers to “get their hands in the dirt” by holding planting days at their Raleigh greenhouse […]
Planning Now for Events Through December The Bailey Chamber of Commerce has big plans for the Town of Bailey NC. The Chamber is planning events including a vendor market, car and truck show, town cleanup, and […]
Workshop Held Wednesday Afternoons in Rocky Mount NC Released by Released by Lakendra Dixon, BSW UCPCOG – Area Agency on Aging Are you age 60 and better with an ongoing health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high […]
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State Confirms Traveler Came Back with Zika On February 19, 2016, the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the first case of Zika virus infection in an NC resident. The case was confirmed in […]
Models Needed for the 2016 KidFest Children’s Fashion Show Belk is holding their annual KidFest and Belk stores — including the Belk in Zebulon — are seeking child models for the fashion show. Each spring, KidFest is […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The morning of February 13, 2016, was cold and crisp. Inside Zebulon House, the assisted living residents and seniors were warm and enjoying visits from sponsors and volunteers there to bring […]
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue: 2016 Feb 12 online puzzles from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answers posted on next week’s puzzle page.
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, Public Affairs Manager, City of Rocky Mount NC On Thursday, February 4, 2016, and Friday, February 5, 2016, four sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) occurred as a result of saturated ground conditions and locally intense […]
The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild has scheduled their annual Day Retreat, a getaway to allow writers to learn, network, and focus on writing. The 2016 retreat is scheduled for May 7, 2016; however, writers are […]
AMSOIL “First in Synthetics” Since 1972 Contributed by Gerry Reid, AMSOIL Direct Jobber, Lubrication & Filtration Consultant, Zebulon NC Synthetic lubricants have been around since the early 30’s. The Germans were the first big users during WWII, […]
Live Music (Fridays @ 7:30-10:30pm) Live music Fridays. At Showside Grill & Bakery, 102 N Pine Street, Spring Hope. Live Music Saturdays (Feb 20 @ 7pm) Live music some Saturday nights. At Westridge Grill, 3629 Sunset Ave, […]
Contributed by Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for this year’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award. If you know of someone who has given back […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Inspired by a visit her mother made to a friend at a nursing home, Susan Aceti felt a need to do something to bring joy to the residents. She set a […]
Contributed by Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce Announcing the 2nd Annual Nashville Chamber Shrimp Boil on March 24, 2016, 7-10pm, at Nash Community College’s Brown Auditorium, 522 N Old Carriage Road, in Rocky […]
Braswell Memorial Library is located at 727 N Grace Street, in Rocky Mount. For information on the young adult or teen (YA/T) programs, contact Scott Houston at 252.442.1951 x.257. For information on adult programs, contact […]
By Donna Campbell Smith Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is holding a variety of events during February. Each week brings a new opportunity to participate, learn, or enjoy local art and artists. February 6 @ […]
Released by Joe Student, Content Marketing & Media Relations, The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. Screening films from the frightening to the fantastic, the 17th Annual Nevermore Film Festival is scheduled for the Carolina Theatre of Durham from February […]
Common Grounds Coffee & Music House’s second annual Valentines Day dinner is taking reservations. Planned for February 14, 2016, the evening includes special music, a catered dinner, and a romantic time. A popular event last year, this Second Annual […]
Released by Jo Anne Cooper Friday Friday Coffee is back for 2016! February 5, 2016 , 7:30am, is the first meeting of the new year. All are welcome to gather at the Nashville Exchange Steakhouse and Cafe, […]
Released by Brandi Neuwirth, MFA, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County The Regional Artist Program awards grants to local emerging and professional artists in all disciplines who are in need of financial support to […]
“A Tea with Snow White” Common Grounds Coffee & Music House is hosting a special children’s tea party January 30, 2016, from 1pm until 3pm. This is no mere pretend Tea Party. This is the real deal. […]
Free Class Meets Monday Nights – Apply by February 17 Released by Town of Knightdale The Knightdale Police Department is continuing a program designed to give its citizens and area business owners a chance to […]
Second Annual Event Offers Local Businesses Sponsorship Opportunities By Kay Whatley and Sherry Mercer The Town of Bunn is bringing back their Bunn Fun Day for a second time. The family-friendly event offers residents and visitors […]
Released by Brandon Johnson Maury Volunteer Fire and Rescue, located in Maury NC, is now accepting applications for part-time EMT-Intermediate positions. Eight positions are available. The job description includes the following: Work alongside certified and experienced firefighters and […]
Two Eastern NC community colleges are holding free workshops for entrepreneurs, and those who would like to be entrepreneurs. Both of the workshops listed below are scheduled for January 28, 2016, from 6-9pm. If you’d […]
ABC Craft and Snack Saturday Wendell Community Library offers a special story time for children age 3-5, and their caregivers. Come on January 30, 2016, and participate in an interactive program with an alphabet craft and […]
Healthy Eating Trends: There’s a Book for That Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free – oh my! Drop in January 27, 2016, between 11am and noon to browse a selection of the latest and greatest books, selected by […]
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