The Franklin County Writers’ Guild is hosting DD’s Starving Writers Contest. This is a one-time only fiction contest. Submissions must be fiction, short stories or novel chapters not previously published, with a maximum length of […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free happenings, […]
Wake Stone Corporation finalized a contribution of 40 acres of land to the Town of Knightdale, North Carolina at the November 20, 2018 Town Council meeting. The donation is for the construction of Phase I […]
Thanksgiving is more meaningful when you are actively involved in serving others. It is a reflective example that elevates the realization of how blessed you are daily. Caring and compassion was in full effect with the […]
The United States Coast Guard released 14 sea turtles 70 miles southeast of Cape Henry, Virginia, on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Crewmembers aboard Cutter Heron worked with members of the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke […]
Join the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) for their Christmas at the Gallery on Main tree trimming. Bring an ornament or use one of the Arts Council’s ornaments to decorate the gallery’s tree. The public […]
A representative of Johnston County Public Schools is seeking local authors to participate in an upcoming literacy event. Authors will have the opportunity to share their work, sign books, and interact with students, faculty, and […]
For one evening only, shop local goods and meet local artisans, crafters, and business owners at The RTP Mistletoe Market. On Thursday, December 13, 2018, 4-7pm, join the fun and get your holiday shopping done at The Frontier, […]
Customers looking for fresh NC pecans for upcoming holiday meals will need to act fast. The 2018 state pecan season will be a shorter season due to damage from Hurricane Florence. Said Agriculture Commissioner Steve […]
Just two months following a direct hit by Hurricane Florence, two nationally renowned holiday attractions return to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, in November. “The show will go on,” stated Linda Brown, Committee Chair […]
Other Holiday Happenings Planned A full season of holiday events are on tap to end the 2018 calendar year, and a well-known name will make a stop in Rocky Mount as part of the festivities. […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free happenings, […]
At the Monday, November 12, 2018 meeting of the Rocky Mount City Council, council members decided to immediately enforce the city’s existing ordinance prohibiting the parking of commercial vehicles on residential streets. The owners of commercial vehicles […]
Duke Energy is polluting groundwater, damaging wetlands, and storing coal ash in unstable areas at unlined, leaking sites in North and South Carolina, according to its own recent filings required by the US federal Coal […]
Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild invites the public to attend the launch party for their sixth edition of County Lines: A Literary Journal. The party will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018, 7-9pm. […]
Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of free programs for the community this December at the Main Library and Branches. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances […]
Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team will host a Cultural Arts Festival November 17, 2018, 1-4pm, at Vance Granville Community College’s Louisburg Campus, Building 4, 1800 NC Hwy 56, Louisburg, North Carolina. Arts and crafts, […]
On Saturday, November 10, 2018, Keep America Beautiful (KAB) of Nash and Edgecombe counties will host a recycling event for America Recycles Day. The celebration will start at 10am and accept items until 1pm at the […]
Meet authors and check out their books at the Arkham Author Expo, organized by Sovereign Tomorrow Publications and Arkham Comix. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2018, 2-5pm, at Arkham Comix’s Wilson location, 3710 Peppermill Drive, […]
During the month of November, Durham-based nonprofit Book Harvest will provide its one millionth book to a child in North Carolina. In honor of this milestone, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed November “Book Harvest’s Millionth Book Month.” […]
The Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The next meeting will be available via conference call/computer on Thursday, November 8, 2018, starting at 11am. Access […]
After a month-long break while the NC State Fair took over the fairgrounds, the Raleigh Flea Market reopens Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9am-6pm. Flea market hours will be 9am to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays. […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free happenings, […]
There’s nothing like a parade! For the holiday season, town and city parades in North Carolina bring fire trucks, old cars, marchers, and sometimes horses out for the joy of the spectators. Often parades are […]
By Paula R. Stiles Some of the oldest and scariest tales in North Carolina are about witches. Witchcraft is found in every culture of the world and NC has stories from all over the Old […]
Local artisans, crafters, and entrepreneurs will be participating in markets around the area. Think about shopping local or buying local goods during the holiday season to boost local, small businesses. Here are just a few […]
Wilson County Public Library offers programs for all ages. Coming up in November, enjoy storytimes, a family movie, and more this month at the Main Library and Branches. Main Library hours are Monday through Wednesday […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county area — […]
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