Honorees Receive Awards in State Capitol Ceremony By Ford Porter, nc.gov This week, Governor Roy Cooper presented Medallion Awards for Volunteer Service to honorees at the State Capitol in Raleigh. “Volunteerism teaches us all that we […]
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 […]
By Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce A reminder that Nash Community College (NashCC) offers free Small Business Seminars throughout the year, with several coming up this Spring. The seminars listed below are held at the community […]
By Pat Wright, GroundSwell Pictures, Inc. Indigo Moon Film Festival (IMFF) is pleased to announce that in spite of the 2016 inaugural festival being cut short by Hurricane Matthew’s arrival, it will be back again in […]
North Carolina-based author RJ McCarthy has just released a new crime novel, Where Seldom is Heard, a fourth for the writer. Departing from his previous novels in his Tony Quarry/ Carolina Mystery series, Where Seldom […]
On May 1, 2017, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Aging and Adult Services begins accepting applications for Operation Fan Heat Relief. People 60 and older, as well as […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Ten years ago, the Rocky Mount Police Department (RMPD) lost one of its own. On May 2, 2007, Officer Alan C. Silver, 23, succumbed to injuries sustained […]
Sheetz to Hire More Than 3,400 Additional Employees Companywide By Nick Ruffner, sheetz.com On May 1, 2017, Sheetz, one of America’s fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains for over 65 years, is proud to announce […]
By Patrice Bayyan, knightdalechamber.org The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Business Expo, offering area businesses a chance to showcase and promote their products and services. Connect with other local businesses and the public […]
![Award winners: Rebecca Bradely, [far right] USA rep for producer Pierre Gaffie JD Mayo, [3rd from left] Rodney T. Moore [4th from left], Gauri Singh [ 6th from left] Pamela Andrejev, FCAC coordinator [7th from left] and the cast and crew of movie Our War and holding their awards.](https://greyareanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/flim-fest-red-carpet-326x245.jpg)
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The Franklin County Third Annual Film Festival, sponsored by Franklin County Arts Council and Franklin County North Carolina International Film Festival (NCISAFF) was another hit with a full house […]
State One of Eight Selected by NGA to Develop Opioid Treatment for Inmates By Ford Porter, nc.gov North Carolina is one of only eight states nationwide selected to participate in a learning lab to find better ways […]
By Gina Kay Honosky, Taylorsville Apple Festival, Inc. All are invited to come out to the second-annual Taylorsville Apple Blossom Festival in the streets of downtown Taylorsville NC on May 6, 2017, 9am-5pm. The downtown area […]
By Pat Wright, GroundSwell Pictures, Inc. “Frame to Table” is an exciting new food-oriented fundraiser scheduled for May 19, 2017, at 7pm, in SkyView on Hay, 121 Hay Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Frame to Table is a culinary trip […]
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 […]
By Will Robinson, Wilson County (NC) Public Library Wilson County Public library announces upcoming public programs this May at the Main Library, 249 Nash Street W, Wilson, North Carolina. Unless otherwise noted, all programs May are in the […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount On Thursday, May 4, 2017, starting at 6pm, the Rocky Mount Police Department will hold an interest meeting for those who would like to host a “National Night […]
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 […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Conditions in the city of Rocky Mount and throughout the Twin Counties have worsened due to heavy rains over the past three days. Locally heavy rains and rain […]
Broadway’s Joe DiPietro’s “Art Of Murder” Lands Center Stage at The Barn By Nate Alston, barndinner.com Spring has sprung at the country’s longest running dinner theatre and with it comes a suspenseful nail-biter! The Barn Dinner […]
Major Flooding, Evacuations Possible in Tarboro, Windsor, Greenville as Rivers Crest By Ford Porter, nc.gov Following unusually heavy rains across the state, the Governor is urging North Carolinians to watch for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 4pm until 7pm, at the UpFront Gallery in downtown Franklinton NC, with an arts exhibit […]
Annabel Anderson of New Zealand Earns 5th Carolina Cup, Titouan Puyo of France Repeats in Men’s Division By Mark Schmidt (Wrightsville Beach Paddle Club) and Robert Butler (www.RBButler.com) “Winning once is hard, performing and winning consistently […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount In American history, many days are regarded as pivotal, and there are very few more important than April 3, 1968, the night the Civil Rights Movement lost its […]
By Donna Campbell Smith Micheal Lee Nelson lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina with his fiancée, a pair of sugar gliders, a pair of convertible cars and their matching car payments. By the way, Mich-e-a-l […]
North Carolinians Encouraged to Get Involved in Local Communities By Ford Porter, nc.gov Governor Roy Cooper has declared April 23-29, 2017, National Volunteer Week in North Carolina. “Every North Carolinian can play a role in improving […]
The City of Rocky Mount keeps summers busy, with free concerts, movies, and special events — and not just on weekends. Check out some of the planned events. This is a special year for the […]
Events Planned in May in Raleigh, Colfax, and Charlotte NC By Dexter Hill, NCDA&CS It has been about a month since most areas of North Carolina saw their last freeze, and for local strawberry growers and […]
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 […]
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