Experts Survey Damage From Storms in Western NC Counties, Confirm Tornadoes in Cleveland and Rutherford Counties Cleanup and damage assessment work continues in several western North Carolina counties after Monday’s strong storms and tornadoes. Initial […]
Rebuild.nc.gov site offers up-to-the-minute data as Hurricane Matthew recovery moves into the next phase with allocations to local governments, housing buyouts and elevation By Maggie Bizzell, North Carolina Department of Information Technology North Carolina has added […]
By Will Robinson, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public library offers public programs throughout November at the Main Library, 249 Nash Street West Wilson, North Carolina. In addition to Main Library programs listed, branch library and […]
Small Businesses Can Now Apply for Additional Disaster Recovery Assistance Small businesses affected by Hurricane Matthew should apply now for $15 million in financing from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and nonprofit lenders, Governor […]
Flotilla Week Launches The Carolina Holidays Nov. 22-26 in Wrightsville Beach By Janine Powell (Enchanted Airlie, Airlie Gardens) and Shannon Friedrichs/Linda Brown (North Carolina Holiday Flotilla) Thanksgiving week, known as flotilla week in Wrightsville Beach, […]
East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale NC, is part of the Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) system. During November, a variety of events are planned, for adults and children. Registration is required […]
The Crossing at Hollar Mill is delighted to announce the second annual Winter Farmers Market! The concept of this market began a few years ago when Sarah Wood and Robert Locke saw an opportunity to […]
By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 9am, the Town of Wendell will celebrate the completion of the walking trail around the ball field at Wendell Park, 601 West Third […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Jane Austin’s beloved book, Pride and Prejudice, comes to life at the Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences October 26-29, 2017. Showtimes are […]
Community leaders in four North Carolina locations are hoping Amazon will choose them for the company’s second headquarters site. Last month, Amazon announced its intention to locate a second headquarters facility somewhere in the United […]
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. Some events are organized by SCORE at area locations. SCORE — the […]
By Dewitt Hardee, NCDA&CS Farmland Preservation North Carolina county governments, nonprofit groups, and certified beekeepers pursuing farmland preservation projects and beehive grants have until December 15, 2017 to apply for funding assistance from the North […]
By Laura York, Big Buzz Media Excelerate Experience 2017 is a one-day event designed to educate, motivate, support and inspire entrepreneurs and small business owners by sharing proven business building insights and skills in an environment […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Thursday afternoon a Facebook photo caught my eye. It was a photo of newly-made caramel apple cupcakes for sale at Auntie Cake’s Bakery in Bunn, North Carolina (Franklin County). Friday I took […]
Greensboro Church and Watchdog Group Challenge Duke Energy’s Monopoly Capture of Customers By Jim Warren, NC WARN A test case that goes to the heart of Duke Energy’s monopoly control over captive customers will be […]
On October 18, 2018, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 24 (PDF), to promote diversity and prohibit discrimination in government agencies and government contracts in an effort to make North Carolina a welcoming place […]
So much to do at the North Carolina State Fair, held each year at the fairgrounds in Raleigh NC. The below photos show a little bit of what went on for opening day this year. Photos show […]
Libraries around the five-county area of Eastern North Carolina offer events alongside their programs and services. Events coming up in late October are listed below. Adult programs are listed first, followed by teen offerings listed […]
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). Piedmont and […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor On October 7, 2018, Spring Hope, North Carolina held its annual National Pumpkin Festival. The streets were filled from the Opening Ceremony at 9am throughout the day, with live bands and announcements on […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The widening project underway on the US 301 Bypass in Nash County will require the North Carolina Department of Transportation to close the Sunset Avenue bridge on […]
On October 5, 2017, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper today signed a proclamation declaring September 15 – October 15, 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month in North Carolina. In the proclamation, the governor recognized the many contributions of […]
By Kathleen Sullivan (selcnc.org) and Maia Raposo (waterkeeper.org) In a major win for transparency, the Southern Environmental Law Center and Waterkeeper Alliance on October 5, 2017, announced they have reached a settlement in a dispute […]
By Brian R. Haines, NC Forest Service As fall wildfire season approaches, the N.C. Forest Service encourages North Carolinians to heed the call of National Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2017, and take steps to ensure […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The 10th annual Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down will be held on the lawn of the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station Friday, October 13, […]
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the SPCA of Wake County are partnering to bring more than 100 homeless pets from Puerto Rico to safety in North Carolina. The SPCA of Wake […]
By Mark Schmidt, wrightsvillebeachpaddleclub.com Larry Cain is a paddle monster. At age 21, Cain captured the Gold medal in sprint canoe for Canada in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic games. Today, at age 54, Cain […]
Carvana, an eCommerce platform for buying used cars, in August 2017 unveiled their five-story, all-glass Car Vending Machine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Holding 18 cars, the Raleigh Car Vending Machine serves as a fun and […]
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