From family photos with Bigfoot to choose-and-cut Christmas trees, there are an abundance of fun holiday activities awaiting visitors at North Carolina farms this season. Said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler: “Farms that offer agritourism activities […]
Applications are currently being accepted for the 33rd-annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition that will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, […]
The holiday season is upon us, which at Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) means the new year’s literary journal is on sale. This collection of prose, poetry, and art represents talented creators from across North […]
Brileys Farm Market in Greenville, North Carolina, is holding its first Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 5, 2020, 11am-5pm. The farm will be decorated for Christmas, have holiday fun activities, and shopping for gifts and […]
City to share assessed mission and vision statements via painted murals City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney and the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Executive Leadership team recently completed its annual review of the organization’s mission […]
Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Child Nutrition Services is offering nutritious holiday meal packs for children ages 18 and younger. Online pre-ordering is required by Friday, December 4, 2020 at bit.ly/WinterBreakMealBundle. Winter Break Meal […]
Cultural Arts LIVE Conference will feature virtual learning on art, music, writing, dance and more All North Carolina teachers and their classes are invited to attend a free two-day online immersive experience for North Carolina educators […]
Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Franklin County. Applications are available for nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so its members members can review and approve research pilot program applications. The meeting will be conducted via conference call and is open to […]
Reducing adoption fees to find 12 special dogs homes for the holidays – Introducing the 12 Strays of the Holidays! With COVID-19 restrictions at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake […]
The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market will be holding its first ever, two day Winter Market with a food truck and local vendors offering farm produce, treats, gifts, and more in downtown Zebulon, North Carolina. Winter […]
“Overdue fines are a thing of the past at Wilson County Public Library, but our community still needs food.” All locations of the Wilson County Public Library (WCPL) system will be accepting food donations now […]
Wolf X-Ray and Flow X-Ray will create 68 new jobs in Edgecombe County, Governor Roy Cooper announced on November 12, 2020. The company will invest more than $4.5 million to relocate their headquarters and manufacturing […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items. While we check for current times/dates, it’s possible an update is missed. Use the links […]
Hissho Sushi joins forces with Frito-Lay to unveil first-ever Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Sushi Roll — “the 2020 pick-me-up everyone has been asking for” For the first time in its history, industry leader Hissho Sushi is joining […]
Learn about Common Pests and Other Issues Affecting Trees and Shrubs The Town of Wake Forest’s Urban Forestry Board will host a free virtual “Tree Talk” on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 6:30pm. Led by Urban […]
The Franklin County Arts Council, a nonprofit with a 40 year history of promoting the Arts in Franklin County, North Carolina, is seeking its next leader. As Franklin County Arts Council Executive Director, the employee […]
Mary Susan Heath, a native of Johnston County, North Carolina, has published a memoir about her uncle, military veteran Lehman “Legs” Johnson, Jr., entitled Legs Astride the World. Heath will be signing copies of her book […]
The upcoming Johnston County Writers Group meeting will feature a guest presentation on the writing craft for November — National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Eight-time Pultizer Prize nominee Jean Heller will present via Zoom during […]
Local voices will fill the Imperial Centre with the sounds of Christmas on Friday, December 4, 2020, 6pm, during An Imperial Centre Christmas celebration. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event will take place virtually, but will give […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor You know that local ghost walk or downtown haunted tour notice you see each year? The one you ignore because you already know your own town. Or, you don’t believe in […]
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has unveiled a new online reporting tool for people to report sightings of feral swine or their damage. Feral swine, also called wild boar and feral hogs, are an invasive […]
Closed since March due to COVID-19, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will resume flix4kidz and Free at 3 movies with reduced capacity on Monday, November 9, 2020. The Renaissance Centre will host […]
November events at the Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina include a new exhibit, an opening night reception, and a presentation on Lebanon which will include Lebanese snacks. Check out the museum’s November schedule […]
Belk is giving its customers an exciting, new way to celebrate the spookiest day of the year! While many traditional Halloween activities are limited due to the ongoing pandemic, Belk is offering its customers a […]
By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman and Kay Whatley While many voters already have their voting plan set, they may still have questions. Here is information for North Carolina voters to assist in finding answers, including who to […]
Governor & Health Officials urge North Carolinians to Recommit to Prevention Efforts North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced on October 21, 2020 that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks […]
Halloween is not a government-recognized holiday, however the city of Rocky Mount encourages residents to follow COVID-19 practices including the wearing of masks, maintaining six feet of social distancing and hand-washing. The North Carolina Department […]
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