The public is invited to come to the art exhibition, “COMMUNITY ART SHOWCASE” that John Gay, a Rocky Mount Railroad Museum member, will have on display at the Rocky Mount Mills starting November 1, 2019. The […]
Mystery writer Jean Heller will be the guest speaker at the November meeting of the Johnston County Writers Group on Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6-7:45pm, at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield (PLJCS) […]
Check out the November 2019 programs planned at East Regional Library (ERL) in Knightdale, North Carolina. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC. Library information is […]
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 […]
MawMaw’s Chicken Pies, a Kernersville, North Carolina establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of chicken pie and meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service […]
There’s a little bit of everything going on this Fall in downtown Wilson, North Carolina. Activities relating to Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and the Whirligig Festival means that — in addition to the whirling going […]
Wilson County Public Library offers programs for all ages at the Main Library, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access during the month of November 2019. Main Library hours are: 9am-9pm on Monday through Wednesday, […]
By Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) would like to express our sincere thanks to the residents and businesses of Franklin County for the support and encouragement you have […]
Come shop with local artists, crafters, and artisans at the Wayne County Museum’s annual vendor fair. Shop for gifts and enjoy an evening party with cocktails and a local favorite treat. On November 1 & 2, […]
The Council Will Advise on Efforts to Grow North Carolina’s Flourishing Film Industry On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper announced the creation of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Film, Television and Digital Streaming, […]
For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden returns to JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. New to this year’s exhibition is the illumination and reveal of Air Bee […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is inviting local families to participate in the second annual Family Gobblequest on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 10am. Join the fun with a quest followed by […]
The Rocky Mount Police Department has taken the lead on a new initiative to address gun violence with its ballistic identification technology. The department is now home to IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System). Neighboring agencies who […]
UPDATE: This event has been canceled by the Chamber. __________________________ Returning for the second year, the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Oyster Roast & More feast on Saturday, October 26, […]
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 […]
On the evening of October 19, 2019, The Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, North Carolina invited the public to their “Twilight at the Museum” event. Volunteers in costume set the tone as families arrived to […]
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Operation Medicine Drop” Saturday, October 26, 2019, 9am-1pm, inside the ground floor meeting room of the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North […]
As local farmers markets wind down, and the holiday season ramps up, vendors can find opportunities to sell their wares at farmers market “holiday markets” and some are accepting vendor applications now. Nash County Farmers […]
This afternoon, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered US and NC flags at state buildings, facilities, and grounds to be lowered to half-staff immediately in honor of US Representative Elijah E. Cummings. A veteran civil […]
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department and the Northeast Community Coalition (NECC) are partnering to offer Wake Forest residents an afternoon of family-friendly fun and share useful information during Unity in […]
By Ashley Pittman, Rocky Mount Event Center Almost a year ago, Twin County Hall of Fame Banquet brought in over 400 attendees, that allowed Rocky Mount Event Center to showcase it’s Edgecombe Room. On Thursday, […]
The Rhine Research Center in Durham, North Carolina holds a “Mysterious Short Story Contest” each year. The winning stories for 2019 have been selected, and author readings will be a part of the annual Halloween […]
By Gina Kay Honosky, Taylorsville Apple Festival, Inc. Fall is here so it’s time to get ready for the 31st Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival held in downtown Taylorsville, North Carolina in Alexander County. The board […]
Eleven school districts received the first-ever Farm to School of NC Awards from the Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina for their achievements in expanding and enhancing farm-to-school initiatives in the state. The awards […]
The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with Trees for the Triangle (TFTT) to help the non-profit meet its goal of planting 50,000 trees in Wake, Durham and Orange counties by 2050. Starting now, Wake […]
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 […]
On Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1-4pm, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Diversity Team will hold its annual Cultural Arts Festival. Come for the afternoon to hear gospel and blue grass singers and guitarists, watch […]
The inaugural Downtown Rocky Mount Food Truck Invasion, sponsored by the city of Rocky Mount’s Community and Business Development Department, will take place Saturday, October 26, 2019, 4-9pm, rain or shine. The event will be […]
(c) 2024 The Grey Area News