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Writers Retreat Location is Rolling View Community Building. Photo Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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New Fall Date for FCAC Writers Guild Writers Retreat

June 12, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers Guild is happy to announce their Writer’s Retreat has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 9am until 5pm, at Rolling […]

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored. Source: The Grey Area News, Zebulon NC.
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — June 14-18

June 12, 2017 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. Piedmont and Coastal events are sometimes on this weekly list. Contact information […]

May 2017 photos by Jerome De Perlingi, artistic director of Eyes on Main Street, Wilson NC.
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A Little Bit of History: Anderson Apartments in Wilson NC

June 8, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor A hop, skip, and a jump from Wilson NC’s Barton College and close to the Western Sizzlin’ you’ll find 503 Vance Street, a row of colonial townhouses called the Anderson Apartments. The apartments and […]

Roots of Wisdom exhibit is open at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount NC.
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Museum’s Latest Exhibit Shows How Native Knowledge Impacts Our Lives

June 7, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Overcoming environmental and cultural challenges can create unexpected partnerships that result in extraordinary outcomes. In the Children’s Museum and Science Center’s latest exhibit, “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. […]

Earth and all her inhabitants. Image: NASA's Earth Observatory, 2002 (western hemisphere).
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NC Governor Joins US Governors, Cities, and Businesses to say “We Are Still In” on Reducing Pollution

June 6, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Ford Porter, Office of the Governor, nc.gov Joining other Governors, Mayors, colleges and universities, and businesses, Governor Roy Cooper declared that North Carolina will continue efforts to reduce pollution in support of the global Paris […]

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored. Source: The Grey Area News, Zebulon NC.
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — June 7-11

June 5, 2017 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. Piedmont and Coastal events are sometimes on this weekly list. Contact information […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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City of Rocky Mount NC Offers Housing Assistance Programs

June 2, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount is now providing assistance to homeowners for improvement of their residential properties. Residents are now eligible to receive assistance through the city’s Urgent Repair, […]

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC holds programs for all ages. Source: Braswell Facebook page.
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Braswell Memorial Library June Programs, Summer Reading

June 2, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Adult Programs By LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian @ Braswell Braswell Memorial Library’s adult programs include reading, social networking, crafts, and much more. For information or registration (when required) for adult programs, call Kesha Joyner at 252.442.1951 […]

Source: Joetta L. Pittman, Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Free Business/Nonprofit Workshops in Rocky Mount NC

June 2, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Joetta L. Pittman, SCORE Library Liaison, Braswell Memorial Library Brought to you by SCORE and Braswell Memorial Library, the monthly “1st Tuesdays for Business & Non-Profits Workshops” business programs are held at the in the second floor […]

Source: Twin Counties Young Professionals.
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Twin Counties Group Offers Free Slate of 8 Business Seminars

May 30, 2017 Kay Whatley

A series of lunch and learns organized by the Twin Counties Young Professionals group provides information, networking, and lunch too. The Slate of Eight seminar series is held every second Friday, until December. The next seminar is Boost Your […]

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored. Source: The Grey Area News, Zebulon NC.
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — May 31-June 4

May 29, 2017 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. Contact information or RSVP deadlines, where applicable, have been included. Events below range […]

The Hemp University mod. event notice.
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Hemp, Inc. Hosts Hemp Educational Symposium, Plans Another on June 24

May 26, 2017 Kay Whatley

Hemp, Inc.’s second, sold out, educational symposium (Farming HEMP for Profit™), through its Hemp University, was a phenomenal success. The symposium took place on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Hampton Inn & Suites located at […]

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NC Governor Pushes for Full Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe

May 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Ford Porter, nc.gov North Carolina’s Governor Roy Cooper shared his strong support for full federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina on May 25, 2017, during a speech at the Lumbee Nation Economic Summit. […]

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Strong Storms, Tornadoes Impact NC Piedmont Counties

May 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Ford Porter, nc.gov Severe storms and tornadoes swept through North Carolina late Wednesday evening, damaging homes, toppling trees, closing roads and knocking out power to several Piedmont communities. “We’re extremely fortunate that there were no life-threatening […]

Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Business Expo logo.
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Knightdale Chamber 2017 Business Expo: New Location, New Offerings

May 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is scheduled for June 15, 2017. This year’s Business Expo location is the The Life Enrichment Center, 3805 Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Expo is open to the public 1-6pm, and […]

Source: Will Robinson, Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public library Announces Summer Reading

May 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Will Robinson, Local History and Genealogy Librarian, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public Library has been busy preparing for this year’s Summer Reading Program. The goals of Summer Reading are: To encourage and motivate children and their […]

Source: Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments NC.
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Conference on Elder Abuse and Aging is Jun. 1

May 23, 2017 Kay Whatley

The Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG) Area Agency on Aging is holding a public conference on June 1, 2017. Admission is free, with lunch and snacks provided. The event is designed for professionals, […]

Dawn Lancaster photo. Source: FCAC
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Afternoon Tea with Artist Dawn Lancaster

May 23, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council invites the public to Afternoon Tea with Dawn Lancaster June 3, 2017, from noon to 2pm, at the Franklin County Arts Council in downtown Franklinton, […]

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NC Dept of Agriculture Expects Good Late-variety Blueberry Crop

May 22, 2017 Kay Whatley

“Blueberry Days” Planned for Raleigh and Colfax in June 2017 By Dexter Hill, NCDA&CS Despite a late March freeze that affected early varieties of blueberries grown in North Carolina, marketing specialists with the North Carolina Department […]

Audience taking their seats for "Homeplace Under Fire" screening, Griffith Film Theatre, Duke University, Durham NC. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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“Homeplace Under Fire” Showcases Farm Advocates

May 19, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Driving to the Bryan Center at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, yesterday for the film screening of Homeplace Under Fire, I passed farms along the way. An “Eggs for Sale” sign caught my eye, […]

Source: NC Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Raleigh NC.
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NC Farmers Should Prepare for Hurricane Season

May 17, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Brian Long, NCDA&CS Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler’s annual plea for farmers to prepare for hurricane season is especially poignant this year, considering many are still recovering from Hurricane Matthew. “Hurricane Matthew is a painfully […]

Cinema rendering. Source: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to Open in Raleigh 2017, Now Hiring

May 16, 2017 Kay Whatley

First North Carolina Location will Feature 11 Screens, 36 Local Beers, and 35mm Projection Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has unveiled plans to open its first location in North Carolina. Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh, an 11-screen theater, bar and restaurant, […]

US Navy's Blue Angels. Source: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base PR.
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Top Air Show Returns to Seymour Johnson AFB May 20-21

May 15, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Robert B Butler, www.RBButler.com, for 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the 4th Fighter Wing and military aviation in North Carolina, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will open its gates to […]

Source: Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Franklin County Arts Council to Celebrate Salvador Dali’s Birthday at Spring Gala

May 12, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council will be celebrating Salvador Dali’s birthday at their first Spring Gala to be held on May 20, 2017, 6-9pm, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. […]

Fire trucks at Knightdale Station. Source: Jonas Silver, Town of Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale Fire Department Receives New Fire Rating After Inspection

May 12, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Jonas Silver, Town of Knightdale PIO North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced today that the Knightdale Fire District completed its routine inspection and received a Municipal Rating of three, […]

Louisburg NC gallery in-process. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council.
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Louisburg NC Gallery Opening is May 19

May 11, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Folks downtown in Louisburg, North Carolina, have probably noticed some activity going on at 111 N Main Street as Franklin County Arts Council prepares the space for the […]

Source: 555charity.org -- 5 Homes 5 Charities 5 Local Military Families
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Fiber Cement Siding and More Donated for Service Disabled Veteran’s New Home

May 11, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Bernard Kaplan, kaplanpr.com for Allura USA While daily shipments of fiber cement products by Allura can be found making their way to home sites across the country, one particular delivery just might stand out above […]

East RegionalLibrary in Knightdale NC. Photo Source: WakeGOV.
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May Programs and Services at Knightdale NC Library

May 10, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Brandy L. Hamilton, East Regional Library For May, East Regional Library offers services and age-appropriate programs. Get job assistance or attend an event at the East Regional Library, part of the Wake County Public Libraries system, is […]

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The Strange-ness: Coffee Shop Doesn’t Sell Coffee

May 17, 2016

Manhattan Coffee Shop Only Sells Organic Half & Half — and Gives Coffee Away for Free A Wisconsin dairy is changing the way that a Manhattan coffee shop serves coffee.  Customers buy regional, organic cream, […]

Husqvarna's robotic mower, Automower, features Amazon Alexa integration, starting September 1, 2018. Source: PRNewsfoto/Husqvarna
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Source: Dr. John Stamey
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