Released by the NCC PR Dept. The following cadets from Nash Community College’s 46th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Academy were recognized for completion on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. The BLET cadets shown in the photo […]
As you’re packing up your blanket and lawn chairs, and rounding up friends/family, a crew is setting up an inflatable screen and preparing the concession stand. A PTA group is organizing the concession stand. Parks […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Note that 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 […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Three years ago the quilt trail team of Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) hung the first quilt block of the Quilt Trails of the Tar River. In one year the […]
Herbs serve many uses, from remedies to flavoring. An upcoming Master Gardener event in Clinton NC offers attendees a chance to learn about growing herbs and using them. The Sampson County Herb Symposium is Saturday, September 10, […]
Adventure Seekers will Rappel 30-story Building on September 30 and October 1, 2016, Superhero Raising Funds Released by Rachel McQuiston (Special Olympics North Carolina) and Robert B Butler (NCPressRelease.org) Superhero Ron Hines will be there when […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The city of Rocky Mount advised the public last week about the intention to request the removal of 134 city-owned facilities, including parks, from the popular game, […]
Donna Campbell Smith, a North Carolina-based author of ten published books, is presenting a Writers Publishing Workshop entitled, “The Road to Getting Published,” organized by the Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC). The workshop begins September 12, 2016, and runs through November […]
Interested in starting a business? Feel like you need more information on how to get going, or grow your start-up? The North Carolina Small Business Center Network offers free business workshops across the state. Many […]
Join the fun at the 31st annual Winterville Watermelon Festival! This family-oriented event runs August 25-27, 2016, with a schedule that includes watermelon eating, music, vendors, all types of fun foods, and cool things to watch on-stage and […]
The Global Big Latch On takes place at pre-scheduled locations around the world. Mothers gather to breastfeed and support each other. Friends, family, and community members are invited to join these support events, scheduled for August 5 […]
AFGE president says Ruling is a Victory for Voters Released by Tim Kauffman, American Federation of Government Employees On July 29, 2016, North Carolina native J. David Cox Sr., who leads the nation’s largest federal employee union, hailed […]
Released by Portia McKnight, chapelhillcreamery.com Chapel Hill Creamery in Chapel Hill, NC, has announced a voluntary recall of all Chapel Hill Creamery cheese products because of a potential association with an outbreak of Salmonella infections. Health officials […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. What’s missing? Let the […]
The Red Cross is holding an Open House. The Durham NC event will cover available volunteer opportunities in the Central North Carolina Chapter. The Red Cross Open House is August 3, 2016, 4-7pm. The gathering is in Building […]
Braswell Memorial Library is holding an “Authors in August” event on August 13, 2016, 10am-5pm. Local authors from the Twin Counties will present their books. Books will be available for purchase, and authors will be signing their […]
Upcoming adult events near Wilson, Rocky Mount, and surrounding cities, are listed below by location. If you know of a library event we’ve missed, email the Editor. Braswell Memorial Library’s August 2016 Adult Programs This library […]
Over the past few years, Wendell UFO sightings and strange occurrances have been reported during summer months. The most recent report details a sighting from June 29, 2016. A Wendell residents photographing storm clouds in the […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman Twenty Rocky Mount area communities have registered to host various events for the nation’s annual National Night Out, surpassing last year’s total. The August 2, 2016, event encourages various communities to host individual […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount On Sunday, July 17, 2016, a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) occurred as a result of saturated ground conditions and locally intense rains associated with a weather system which […]
Released by Bill Sublette, selcva.org The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Awards. Nominations are welcome from anyone, including readers, authors, and publishers. Presented each year during […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns. a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor […]
Governor Pat McCrory joined law enforcement officers, first responders, legislators and health care officials today at the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office to sign legislation making naloxone, a life-saving opioid reversal drug that has already saved […]
At least one pharmaceutical chemical was detected in all 59 streams sampled Released by Alex Demas and Paul Bradley, US Geological Survey In a release dated May 25, 2016, and according to a new study by the US […]
Wildlife Commission Provides Alligator Tips and Regulations Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org As the weather warms and alligator sightings become more numerous, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission reminds the public that feeding, harassing or killing […]
Alleges Understaffed Alzheimer’s Care Units in North Carolina Released by Matthew E. Lee, wbmllp.com A class action lawsuit was filed April 25, 2016, on behalf of hundreds of North Carolina residents of Alzheimer’s and dementia care units owned and […]
Concert Series to Feature Fan Favorites and Familiar Faces Kick-off features the Legacy Motown Revue Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Downtown Live!, the summer music series presented by PNC and hosted by the […]
Town of Knightdale, NC’s Police Department Joins the Elite Ranks of Nationally-Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Released by Brian Bowman, Town of Knightdale After a three-year process, the Knightdale Police Department has earning national accreditation recognition […]
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