The Town of Wake Forest and a network of local partners are inviting current and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for “Launch Wake Forest.” The initiative will offer 20 selected students a nine-week accredited Kaufman business […]
With the release of his “Mile After Mile” album, Andrew Kurtz, worship leader of C3 Church announced his transition to a full-time music career. Kurtz has been with C3 Church, located at 8246 Cleveland Road, […]
State Parks Host First Day Hikes on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Put on your best outdoor footwear, round up family and friends, and start the new year outside in one of North Carolina’s state parks, […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Happy New Year to our readers! This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique […]
Canceled last January following one of the worst hurricanes in state history, leading floral designers in North Carolina will gather at Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach to showcase their floral creations inspired by fine art, January 9-12, […]
Event Center poised for 2020 The Sports Facilities Management (SFM) recently completed the first twelve months of operating and managing the Rocky Mount Event Center on behalf of the City of Rocky Mount. During the […]
This list includes free community/town events alongside select ticketed events. Please note the times carefully, as some events listed end before midnight / arrival of the new year. Note that New Year’s Eve parties by […]
Back by popular demand, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host a “Back to the ‘50s Sock Hop” on Saturday, January 11, 2020, 7-9pm. Tickets are on sale now. Put on […]
The programs listed below are scheduled at East Regional Library (ERL), 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina. Programs offered for all ages, with events for adult, teen, children, and families. Library information is […]
Wilson County Public Library staff have planned a robust program lineup to kick off the New Year! Wilson County Public Library received a Library Services and Technology Grant Act (LSTA) EZ Grant for Digital […]
The 216,000 Square Foot Office and Warehouse Campus is the Original Home of Hardee’s Restaurant Company Supporting the ongoing resurgence of Nash and Edgecombe Counties, NAI Carolantic Realty, the Triangle’s leading commercial real estate firm, is pleased to have […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild launched their seventh issue of County Lines: A Literary Journal on Saturday, December 14, 2019, with about thirty writers and […]
The “Rockin’ the Forest” music series continues with the popular beach band Steve Owens & Summertime on Saturday, December 28, 2019. The concert gets underway at 7:30pm at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the […]
Microsoft Corp. will create 500 new jobs in Wake County, Governor Roy Cooper announced on December 17, 2019. The company will invest $47.5 million to expand their operations in Morrisville, North Carolina. Microsoft is a […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
Between December 14 and January 5, participants across the state will join the world’s longest-running wildlife census, which contributes invaluable data to bird population research. Audubon North Carolina invites birdwatchers to participate in the […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so Commission members may review and approve applications, and discuss comments to the Federal Register regarding the interim final rule issued by USDA. […]
On December 10, 2019, Honda Aircraft Company announced that it has begun deliveries of the HondaJet Elite to China. The first HondaJet Elite was delivered by Honda Aircraft Company at its world headquarters in Greensboro, […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
Last Week for Open Enrollment for Federal Health Care Marketplace On December 6, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians who need health insurance or need to re-enroll or change plans for 2020 coverage […]
Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild invites the public to attend the Launch Party for their seventh edition of County Lines: A Literary Journal. The party will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019, 2-4pm, in […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Snowball Dance” for youth and adults with disabilities Saturday, December 7, 2019, 6-8pm, at the Wake Forest Community House, 133 W Owen […]
$86 million investment coming to Burnsville A new wholly owned subsidiary of Little Leaf Farms, LLC, an innovative producer of fresh lettuce, will build a state-of-the-art greenhouse complex in Yancey County, creating up to 100 […]
Event To Positively Impact Local Food and Farm Economy The downtown state-of-art-facility, Rocky Mount Event Center, will host the Cultivating Community Through Food: NC Food Council Gathering on December 5-6, 2019. This special council gathering will […]
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 1-7 North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared December 1-7, 2019 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is encouraging state residents to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous […]
Downtown Enfield Restoration and Preservation weekend of Christmas happenings returns with a tree lighting, vendor fair, dramatic readings, oyster roast, and many more holiday activities in Enfield, North Carolina. While many Christmas in Enfield activities […]
Check out these December programs planned at East Regional Library (ERL) in Knightdale, North Carolina. Unless otherwise noted, events listed take place at the library, 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC. Library information is online […]
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