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The Rusted Hinge Marketplace is located inside Triangle Town Center mall and is a family-owned business.
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Local Authors Reading at Triangle Town Center Shop on Nov. 23

October 15, 2019 Kay Whatley

Authors from Franklin and Wake County, North Carolina will take part in an upcoming author event and book signing by The Rusted Hinge Marketplace. On Saturday, November 23, 2019, 2-4pm, come meet local writers and […]

Photo from 2018 Zebulon Historical Walking Tour. Source: MaryBeth Carpenter, Preservation Zebulon
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Zebulon, NC Historic Walking Tour is Oct. 12

October 10, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Come take a leisurely stroll through downtown Zebulon, North Carolina and learn about our town’ early history, formation and settlers. Preservation Zebulon presents an opportunity for the area residents to participate in this popular walking […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 10-13, 2019

October 10, 2019 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Author Dr. Tiffany D. Tyson with Book 1: Billy the Bully. Source:  Tyson Multimedia Inc.
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Wilson, NC Author Dr. Tiffany D. Tyson Releases “Patti Fix-it: A Series of Children’s Books”

October 10, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Book tells how one young girl creates a positive change in a tense situation at the neighborhood playground Dr. Tiffany D. Tyson’s entire life has been very productive in creating fair opportunities for women. Her […]

Joyner Park Community Center during construction. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC
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Halloween Spooktacular in Wake Forest, NC is Oct. 24

October 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will sponsor its annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, October 24, 2019, 4:30-8pm, at the new Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North […]

The Rocky Mount Senior Center, 427 S Church Street, Rocky Mount NC.
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Registration Deadline is Oct. 9 for Senior Center Fall Festival on Oct. 16

October 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Rocky Mount Senior Center members and the community are invited to attend the inaugural Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 11am-1pm. Formerly known as the Rocky Mount Senior Center’s “Summer Blast,” the event has […]

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Asheville, NC Plumbing Company Says, “Don’t Flush These”

October 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Don’t Flush These Five Items to Prevent Plumbing Issues and Pollution Four Seasons Plumbing, a family-owned and operated plumbing company serving the Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina, areas, is debunking myths about many items commonly thought of as […]

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Fall Agritourism Opportunities at North Carolina Farms

October 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Travelers looking for unique farm experiences will have plenty of options this fall as farms across the state open their gates to welcome visitors. From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to festivals and farmers markets, […]

Riverside Cemetery. Source: Johnston County Heritage Center
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Johnston County Heritage Center “Historical Ghost Walk” is Oct. 24

October 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

Get ready for the 15th-annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield, North Carolina. Organized by the Johnston County Heritage Center, the walk leads through Riverside Cemetery. This year’s walk is Thursday, October 24, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm, with the […]

Thriller Night flyer. Source: Downtown Goldsboro Merchants Association
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Goldsboro, NC Halloween Event Includes “Thriller” Performance on Oct. 25

October 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Thriller Night is Friday, October 25, 2019, 5-8pm, so grab friends and family and head to historic downtown Goldsboro, North Carolina for a downtown-encompassing party including a Thriller dance performance. The […]

Moonlight in the Garden at JC Raulston Arboretum, NCSU. Photo: Frank Clemmensen
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“Moonlight in the Garden” to Illuminate NCSU Arboretum on Seven November Nights

October 4, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden returns to illuminate and showcase JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. Sold out every evening in 2018, Moonlight in the […]

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Lenoir County Fair is Oct. 8-12

October 4, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Head to the Lenoir County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Road, Kinston, North Carolina, for the 64th-annual Lenoir County Fair, which will run for five days — October 8-12, 2019. There’s much to see and enjoy, with […]

Joyner Park Community Center during construction. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC
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Wake Forest’s Joyner Park Community Center Grand Opening Set for Oct. 19

October 4, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Area residents are invited to the official grand opening of the Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC) on Saturday, October 19, 2019, 10am. The event will serve as the official opening of the 32,000 square-foot community […]

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Rocky Mount, NC Conversation to Build Relations with Hispanic Community is Oct. 7

October 4, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

In an ongoing effort to promote understanding, respect and harmony among all people, the Human Relations Commission in conjunction with the Human Relations Department at the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina will host “Conversations […]

Halloween Bash 2019 poster. Source: Comic World, Zebulon, North Carolina
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Zebulon Comic World to Hold “Halloween Bash” on Oct. 31

October 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

Comic World in Zebulon, North Carolina will be holding its second-annual Halloween Bash on Thursday, October 31, 2019, 5-8pm. Come in costume and join the fun with an in-shop haunted house and a chance to […]

Country Doctor Museum (Bailey NC) during special event April 30, 2016. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Bailey, NC: The Country Doctor Museum to Hold “Twilight at the Museum” Event on Oct. 19

October 3, 2019 Kay Whatley

The Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, North Carolina is holding a special “spooky” evening. The family-friendly evening includes a tour, demonstrations, and activities that will highlight some of the museum’s more “gruesome medical artifacts” — […]

Focus on First. Source: Knightdale Chamber of Commerce
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Knightdale Chamber “Focus on First” Is A Business Expo with A Twist

October 2, 2019 Kay Whatley

On Saturday, October 5, 2019, 4-6pm, the place to be for a mix of business and community is Knightdale Station Park. The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce presents Focus on First with local vendors and a […]

Source: Stoney Point Trail of Terror, Fayetteville, NC
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Annual Stoney Point Trail of Terror in Fayetteville, NC Benefits Fire Department

October 2, 2019 Kay Whatley

There’s something unique about the organizers of the 17th-annual Stoney Point Trail of Terror in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It’s apparent from their website: undeadfd.com. After undead, the “fd” stands for Fire Department, and this trail […]

Music at Midday lunchtime free concerts in Wake Forest, NC
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Wake Forest “Music at Midday” Concludes with Lydia Salett Dudley & Lou Padro on Oct. 3

October 2, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Wake Forest’s final Music at Midday free concert of the season will take place Thursday, October 3, 2019, noon-1pm, in Centennial Plaza, 301 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Co-sponsored by the Wake Forest […]

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Clayton, NC Ghost Walk is Oct. 5

October 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

The Clayton Historical Association will host a  free Ghost Walk — a mix of town history and spooky tales. On Saturday, October 5, 2019, 5-7pm, join the tour as a local guide leads the group see […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 3-6, 2019

October 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

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 […]

National Night Out 2019 logo. Source: National Association of Town Watch – natw.org
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Rocky Mount, NC Neighborhoods to Host National Night Out Events on Oct. 1

September 27, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The 2019 observance of National Night Out will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2019. This is Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s 23rd year participating in the National Night Out observance. National Night Out is an annual […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public Library Announces October Programs

September 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library offers programs for all ages at the Main Library, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access during October 2019. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and […]

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Indigo Moon Film Festival to Screen Oscar Contender in Fayetteville, NC

September 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Indigo Moon Film Festival announced today that one of their films Boxed which will screen at the 4th-annual film festival is now Qualified and has been submitted to the 92nd Academy Awards For your consideration (FYC) (Best Short […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Volunteers & Teams needed for “Zombie Survival” on Oct.19

September 25, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host “Zombie Survival” on Saturday, October 19, 2019, 5:30-7pm, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Teams comprised of two-to-four […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Sept. 26-29, 2019

September 25, 2019 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Tamales at Raleigh Tamale Festival. Source: City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
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Raleigh Tamale Festival is Oct. 5

September 24, 2019 Kay Whatley

On Saturday, October 5, 2019, 2-6pm, the 2019 Raleigh Tamale Festival returns with tamale competitions, performances, vendors, food trucks, and more. This annual event, which draws several thousand visitors, is organized by the city’s Raleigh […]

Mumkin Fest 2019 is Sept. 28 in Knightdale, North Carolina
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Mums and Pumpkins and Fun: Oh, my! Mumkin Fest is Sept. 28

September 24, 2019 Kay Whatley

On Saturday, September 28, 2019, 10am-2pm, join the fun at Knightdale Station Park for Mumkin Fest. This third-annual festival of Fall offers a variety of family activities, live music, vendors, and more. Take a hay […]

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