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Aedes aegypti, mosquito. Photo By Rafaelgilo (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.
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“Tip & Toss” to Help Minimize Mosquitoes

August 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

In an effort to decrease the mosquito population, the city of Rocky Mount encourages residents to recycle old tires and tip over containers that have accumulated water. Used tires and standing water provide a prime […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 23-26, 2018

August 22, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

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Suspected Electrocution at Battleboro NC Inn Leads to Injury, One Death

August 20, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Rocky Mount Fire Department responded to a call Monday regarding two females who were possibly electrocuted at the Economy Inn & Suites-Gold Rock on Hwy 48 in Battleboro, North Carolina. One female, 31, died from […]

2017 Wilson Idol Winners Alayla Jenkins and Elijah Whitley with Dr. Mildred Summerville. Source: Wilson Idol
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The Local Talent Search Returns: Wilson Idol 2018 is Sept. 8

August 20, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Dr. Mildred Summerville The Summerville Promotion and Production Company, along with The Tall One Outreach Ministries would like to congratulate the following contestants who are the participants in the 2018 Wilson Idol Talent Show, […]

Outdoor music event at Wendell Falls. Source: Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell NC
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September Happenings in Wendell NC

August 20, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Wendell Community events don’t slow down for Fall — they keep on rolling. Check out upcoming opportunities for festivals, community time, music, delicious foods, and more. The Town of Wendell is online at www.townofwendell.com and […]

Rocky Mount Event Center in-process. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC
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Rocky Mount Event Center Opening is Oct. 25, Globetrotters Coming Nov. 4

August 20, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Rocky Mount Event Center Consultant Charles Penny and John McDonald, vice president and account executive for Sports Facilities Management, updated the Rocky Mount City Council on the progress happening at the center. The update, provided […]

Examples of acrylic pouring. Source: Donna Campbell Smith
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FCAC Sponsors Acrylic Pouring Workshop on Sept. 29

August 19, 2018 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is sponsoring an acrylic pouring workshop facilitated by Donna Campbell Smith on Saturday, September 29, 2018, 6pm, at her home studio, 159 Mays Crossroads Road, Franklinton, […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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Imperial Centre Announces 2018 Fall Programs

August 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences free and no-fee programs for Fall 2018 are listed below. Programs with a fee often offer a discounted members-rate and a rate for general public. All are […]

Janese Henry, Season 14 recruit for Worst Cooks in America on Food Network. Source: Daniela Medina, Allied Integrated Marketing
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Spring Lake Resident Included in New Season of Worst Cooks in America

August 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Chef Robert Irvine returned to battle Chef Anne Burrell in a much-anticipated Worst Cooks in America rematch, where the renowned chefs whip a roster of disastrous cooks into tip-top shape. For Season 14 of Worst Cooks in America, which began on August 12, […]

She-E-O-event. Source: Desiree Dolberry, Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, NC
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Tickets Available for Rocky Mount Chamber Women’s Conference Kick-Off

August 16, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

On August 16, 2018, the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce announced the SHE-E-O First Annual Women’s Conference Kick-Off. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 19, 2018, starting at noon. It will be held at Benvenue […]

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Selma NC Museum to Receive Grassroots Arts Program Subgrant

August 15, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Max G Creech Selma Historical Museum, partnering with the Johnston County Writers Group, is among several local organizations to be awarded a North Carolina Grassroots Arts Program subgrant for 2018-2019 from the Johnston County […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 16-19, 2018

August 12, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

Carolina Hemp Festival 2018 logo. Source: Women of Sativa
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Carolina Hemp Festival to Gather Industry, Public, in Raleigh Starting Aug. 30

August 9, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The first-annual Southeast Region industrial hemp exposition and festival will be hosted in beautiful North Carolina. The Carolina Hemp Festival will be August 30-September 1, 2018 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh NC. This unique experience will draw […]

Peacemakers hosted 240 children in South Rocky Mount and Tarboro NC for 2018 Freedom School. Source: Kelley Deal
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Twin Counties Youth Benefit from Peacemakers Freedom School

August 9, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Kelley Deal Peacemakers of Rocky Mount, North Carolina has wrapped up another successful summer of Freedom School. The summer enrichment program provided 240 children in South Rocky Mount and Tarboro NC the opportunity to improve […]

Photo from prior year Tacopalooza in Knightdale NC. Source: RDU Mobile Food Association
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Tacopalooza 2018 Drives Into Knightdale on Aug. 19

August 8, 2018 Kay Whatley

It’s back! The food truck rodeo with taco competition and more returns to Knightdale, North Carolina. Tacopalooza 2018 is scheduled for Sunday, August 19, 2018, noon-4pm. This second-annual event is organized by the RDU Mobile […]

Indigo Moon Film Festival trophy. Source: GroundSwell Pictures
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Indigo Moon Film Festival Going Green in 2018

August 8, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Pat Wright, GroundSwell Pictures, Inc. Hundreds of people flock to Indigo Moon Film Festival (IMFF) each year to watch great new films from around the world. In doing so, a lot of garbage is created. Just […]

People lined up for food at the 2016 IFMF in Wendell. Photo: Kay Whatley
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International Food and Music Festival in Wendell is Sept. 22

August 8, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

It’s time to enjoy foods and performances from cultures around the world. The 16th-annual International Food and Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2018, 11am-5pm. The “IFMF” is the creation of St. Eugene […]

Honeybee photo. Source: NC Extension Service, www.ces.ncsu.edu
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Piedmont Research Station to Host Pollinator Field Day Sept. 8

August 8, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Piedmont Research Station will host Pollinator Field Day on Saturday, September 8, 2018, 1-5pm. Said North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler: “Because pollinators play such a vital role in crop production, it is important […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Library Programs, Bookmobile Schedule for Aug. 8-31

August 7, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of free programs for the community this August at the Main Library and Branches. Main Library hours are: 9am to 9pm Monday through Wednesday 9am to 6pm […]

L. Diane Wolfe of Dancing Lemur Press LLC. Source: Johnston County Writers Group
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August 2018 Writers Events in Johnston County NC

August 7, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Publisher Presentation Diane Wolfe, owner of Dancing Lemur Press LLC, will speak to the Johnston County Writers Group about “The Secret to Editors, Publishers, and Agents” on Thursday, August 9, 2018, 6:30-7:30pm, at the Selma […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 9-12, 2018

August 6, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

National Night Out 2018 logo. Source: National Association of Town Watch
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Take to the Streets for National Night Out 2018

August 5, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor National Night Out (NNO) is “a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States.” Municipalities or their police departments generally organize NNO events for the first Tuesday in August — though some locations […]

Source: Jessica Loeper, New Hanover County (NC)
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Food Waste Accepted at New Hanover County’s HazWagon Starting Aug. 6

August 5, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Beginning Monday, August 6, 2018, New Hanover County residents can bring unpackaged food waste in reusable containers to the county’s HazWagon. The food waste will be transported to the New Hanover County landfill for composting. New […]

Concrete castings re-used as artificial reef materials. Source: NC Department of Marine Fisheries
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NC Artificial Reef Program to Unveil Reef Enhancement Plan at Public Meetings

August 2, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program will hold four public meetings in August to provide information and solicit public comment on a proposed four-year artificial reef enhancement plan. At each meeting, […]

Source: Wounded Warrior Project®
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Write Letters for Wounded Warriors at PLJCS on Aug. 18

August 2, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Would you give two hours to let US wounded service members know that you appreciate their sacrifices and are thinking of them? One area library is holding an event for children to create letters for […]

Hilltop Home 2018 fundraiser flyer. Source: The Busy Bookworms
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The Busy Bookworms and Hilltop Home Raising Funds for Children’s Literacy

August 2, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

For the month of August 2018, Hilltop Home and The Busy Bookworms are partnering to raise $10,000 in new Usborne Books and More (UBAM) items for Hilltop Home’s library collection. Often forgotten in the discussion […]

Authors in August 2018 flyer. Source: Rob Lewis, Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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“Authors in August” Returns to Rocky Mount NC Library on Aug. 11

August 1, 2018 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library is holding its annual gathering of local authors to meet area readers. The “Authors in August” invites all to come and hear these accomplished writers introduce themselves and their works, learn more […]

Exterior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Knightdale NC Library’s August 2018 Programs

August 1, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court in Knightdale, North Carolina has announced its August programs. Events are divided by age, with some open to all ages. For more information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/locations/erl and […]

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