Dropout Rate Up Slightly North Carolina public schools reported fewer overall incidences of crime and violence during the 2016-17 school year from the previous year, continuing a long-term decline in numbers of offenses, according to […]
New Hanover County (NHC) Board of Commissioners Chairman Woody White is convening a School Safety Roundtable on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 12:30 to 2pm, to discuss the safety of New Hanover County Schools (NHCS). […]
Application Deadline is March 9, 2018 at 5pm North Carolina farms that welcome visitors can take advantage of the 2018 Agritourism Marketing Cost-Share Grant available through the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Said […]
The Music In The Mill series welcomes The Lone Bellow on April 13, 2018. The ticketed performance will take place at The Crossings at Hollar Mill, 883 Highland Avenue SE, Hickory, North Carolina. It’s been six […]
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 […]
Franklin County Arts Council’s next “Afternoon Tea with The Artist” series event is Saturday, March 17, 2018, 3-5pm. At this free event, visit with artist Marti King and view her recent works. There will be a display of […]
Learn what to do in a disaster and how to help your family and neighbors New Hanover County residents are encouraged to register for the upcoming Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, which begins Thursday, March 15, […]
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has ordered a Book of Condolences to be placed at the State Capitol for members of the public to sign in remembrance of Reverend Billy Graham. The book rests on […]
North Carolina’s Industrial Hemp Commission has scheduled its next public meeting. As with previous meetings, the public may join via telephone conference call or online meeting link. The purpose of this Tuesday, March 6, 2018 […]
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 […]
The Rocky Mount, North Carolina police department has scheduled four new locations for their Chat with the Chief initiative. During Chat with the Chief, residents can personally meet their police chief and his command staff. […]
The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 4-6pm. The open house will be in the Arts Education Building and will provide an opportunity for community […]
By Kay Whatley North Carolina offers residents a mix of urban, salt (coastal), mountain, and rural life. This writer’s preference is rural life, here in the “inner coastal plains” area of Eastern NC. What does […]
Wilson County Public Library has a variety of free programs for the community throughout February and March 2018 at the Main Library and Branches throughout Wilson County, North Carolina. The early part of the year […]
The city of Rocky Mount and Dr. Jason Miller, professor at NC State University, will present King’s First Dream during Black History Month. This re-staging event, scheduled for Friday, February 23, 2018, starting at 6pm, […]
North Carolina is getting a new interstate, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday. The Federal Highway Administration has approved Interstate 285 for the 23-mile stretch of US 52 between I-40 in Winston-Salem and I-85 in Lexington. […]
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 — […]
Vendor opportunities coming up, some for a day and some for a season. Check out options for selling your wares below. Note that in addition to the vendor opportunities listed below, information on farmers markets […]
The US Food and Drug Administration issues recalls for human foods and pet foods considered a health hazard. This week, three pet foods were recalled for potential salmonella contamination, and owners are encouraged to not […]
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 […]
93 Volunteers Successfully Plant 215 Trees on A 2-acre Field in The Confluence Natural Area Near The Eno River By Maggie Bailey, We Plant it Forward On Monday, January 15, 2018, We Plant It Forward and the […]
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) will host a workshop for farmers market managers. Titled “A Successful Season 2018 – Growing Your Farmers Market,” the event is an excellent way for market […]
On Friday, February 23, 2018, 7-9pm, the Nash County Arts Council fundraiser returns for the fifth year. Come support them at “Dancing with The Stars” and see local performers dance. Audience members will have the […]
When it comes to diversity, the International Festival Cultures is an event rivaled by few others. Sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, the city of Rocky Mount, Nash Community College, PNC Bank, Nash […]
Early Bird Registration Open for the annual Dig In! to Healthy Communities event by Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) and partner Marbles Kids Museum. Dig In! is scheduled for March 10, 2018, 8:15am-1:30pm, at Marbles, 201 E Hargett […]
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 […]
The Franklin Flicks Film Festival opens its doors and returns to host the fourth-annual screening and discussions of a wide array of short, independent films received from all over the world. Franklin Flicks Film Festival brings high-caliber, […]
Franklin County Arts Council, based in Franklinton NC, plans arts-oriented events year-round. Coming up are an Open Mic night, photography workshop, and — for FCAC members, free painting classes. The FCAC is a nonprofit community […]
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