Released by Annie Baggett, agritourism marketing specialist, NCDA&CS From celebrating alpacas to picking apples and from corn mazes to pumpkin patches, NC agritourism farms are full of family fun this fall. “Whether it’s picking fruits and […]
The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, is the site of many Fall events. Be sure to check out their great variety of festivals and happenings, organized by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce, St. Eugene’s, the town, […]
The North Carolina Baseball Museum includes over 3300 square feet of Baseball memorabilia related to the game and players across North Carolina. Memorabilia represents ball players including Catfish Hunter, Hoyt Wilhelm, Gaylord Perry, Enos Slaughter, Rick Ferrell, and […]
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Seeks to Permit Duke Energy’s Leaks of Coal Ash Polluted Wastewater into the Dan River and Roanoke River Basin Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org Three new permits proposed by the […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Courageous, honest, humble, knowledgeable and compassionate were some of the one-word character qualities Yvette Jones and her colleagues used to describe a good leader. Jones, community services […]
Released by Dustin Cranor, Oceana.org On August 24, 2016, Oceana released new animated maps showing dolphins and whales threatened by proposed seismic airgun blasting in the Atlantic Ocean. The maps, which are based on groundbreaking research from […]
Contributed by Will Robinson, Local History and Genealogy Librarian, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public library has released a list of upcoming programs offered to the public this September 2016 at the Main Library — 249 Nash […]
NC Harm Reduction Coalition Plans Statewide Events Released by Tessie Castillo, NCHRC August 31, 2016, is international Overdose Awareness Day, a time to commemorate loved ones lost from accidental drug overdose. In North Carolina, drug […]
Contributed by LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian September adult programs include events for writers and readers. Most are held at Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount NC. If an event is being […]
Hear from Martin Brossman of Success Coaching presenting “Building Brand Loyalty” to local business people interested in learning how to build brand loyalty on little or no marketing budget — and driving more customers to your business. […]
Released by Dr. Mildred Summerville, Producer of Wilson Idol Once again, The Summerville Promotion and Production Company, along with Tall One Outreach Ministries, take great pride in continuing this annual exploratory search, which identifies and augments Unsung […]
Released by Pat Wright, GroundSwell Pictures, Inc. GroundSwell Pictures in Fayetteville NC, announces that the Opening Night Film for the Indigo Moon Film Festival on October 7, 2016, will be Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. Maya Angelou: […]
Released by Darren Bouley, Sunset Beach Business & Merchants Association The second annual Sunset Beach Paddle Fest comes to the Sunset Beach Waterfront Park, September 24, 2016, from 9am to 5pm. The Sunset Beach Paddle Fest is the […]
In less than a month, the Wilson County Fair in Eastern North Carolina kicks off with fair foods, rides, judging, helicopter rides, puppets, and full days of fun for all ages. The Wilson County Fair […]
Released by Sam Brake, agricultural programs specialist, NCDA&CS – NC Bioenergy Research Initiative The NC Bioenergy Research Initiative is seeking grant proposals focused on research and development of agricultural and forestry-based feedstocks for bioenergy production, […]
The Bailey Chamber of Commerce in Bailey NC (Nash County), has prepared the kids for back-to-school and is now focusing on December holiday events. Applications are being accepted now for Christmas Parade entries and Christmas […]
Labor Day is Monday, September 5, 2016. Labor Day Weekend runs September 2-5, 3016. Listed below are events coming up on Labor Day Weekend, running from Friday [evening] through Monday. Events are taking place across the state, […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount will begin offering its after school programs starting Monday, August 29, 2016. The programs will continue through Friday, June 9, 2017. The city has […]
NC State Fair’s Homegrown Music Fest Lineup Set 117 Concerts Slated for Three Stages Released by Sarah Ray, NC State Fair North Carolina’s musical talent and stylistic range run deep, and visitors to the 2016 […]
Guidances Released on Monitoring Water Supplies Released by Rick Webb, Dominion Pipeline Monitoring Coalition The Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance (ABRA) has released a report for landowners and water providers concerned about the potential impacts of pipeline […]
Release by Dillard Spring (CHSNC.org) via Robert B Butler (NCPressRelease.org) As of July 31, 2016, more than 10,400 children are in foster care in North Carolina — almost a 25-percent increase over a five-year low recorded in […]
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Photographers of all ages and skill level are invited to participate in the 2016 Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Photography Guild Show. The reception and opening of […]
Originally published August 1, 2016; new poster added (below) on August 20, 2016. The 2016 International Food and Music Festival planning is underway. Shirts have been designed, raffle tickets printed, and entertainment and vendors are […]
By Lawrence Capps, Police Chief and Interim PIO The local leaders of many rapidly growing communities in North Carolina are often faced with a common challenge – how to ensure that public safety services are adequately […]
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team will sponsor a poetry workshop titled “Finding the Words-Making Them Work” with facilitator, Dasan Ahanu. The workshop is scheduled for […]
Released by Charlie Peek, ncparks.gov North Carolina State Parks will hold its second Signature Centennial Celebration August 27-28, 2016, at Mount Mitchell State Park– the site where the 100-year history of the state’s system of protected lands for […]
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