The Grey Area News’ weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — occasionally unique coastal or mountain events are included. […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild will meet in Franklinton, North Carolina on Thursday, April 15, 2021, starting at 11am. This gathering is open to FCAC members and non-members, and participating is free. […]
On March 31, 2021, the Mt. Olive Pickle Company announced a new offering: Pickle Salsa. Mt. Olive’s new Pickle Salsa comes in three varieties: Mild, Medium & Hot, and may be found at grocery stores nationwide. […]
Biltmore Blooms — a time when Biltmore celebrates the return of warm weather and its historic gardens and grounds — has begun! In addition to the ever-changing array of spring color that emerges across the […]
RESCHEDULED due to weather! New date and location to be announced. _________ The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is holding a public retreat and Guild meeting at Falls Lake State Recreational Area on […]
Event List Is Back after A Year of Stay-At-Home Our weekly list is back! The Grey Area News’ weekly things-to-do listing may include events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, […]
The Knightdale Town Council approved a resolution in support of clean energy at their meeting on March 17, 2021. The resolution outlines the Town’s commitment to transitioning away from fossil fuel dependency by 2050. The […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its next public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications via conference call. This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on […]
State Launches Public-Private Partnership on Vaccine Equity On March 25, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and NC Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., announced an accelerated timeline for moving to Groups […]
Lossie Dupree, Native of Whitakers, North Carolina has released a book, Cooking It Old School & Ministry, offering a mix of recipes, history, and messages of faith. Author Dupree has utilized her gift of writing […]
The staff at the Theater at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences is offering the public a chance to make and star in their own movie productions. The 48 Hour Film Festival will […]
The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina is offering a free event on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 1pm. The event, Fighting for Freedom, Black Soldiers of the Civil War, is presented on the 156th […]
County Lines: A Literary Journal is accepting submissions for one-time rights to poetry, short or flash fiction, essays, creative non-fiction, and illustrations or photographs for publication in County Lines: A Literary Journal Vol. 9. 2022. […]
All residents of Johnston County, North Carolina are invited to submit their best stories or poems to the Johnston County Writers Group’s first-ever Adult Spring Writing Contest. The contest opens March 30, 2021, with submissions […]
Governor Cooper encourages North Carolinians to be prepared for potential high winds and flooding NC Governor Roy Cooper reminds North Carolinians to make sure their families are prepared for the severe weather threatening a large […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The meeting will be conducted via conference call and is open to the public. Join the […]
The Town of Selma’s Parks and Recreation Department will hold its inaugural CommUNITY Day on Saturday, March 13, 2021, 10am-2pm, in Downtown Selma, North Carolina. However, CommUNITY Day will carry a secondary name that will […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This farmers markets list may include locations in ther North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. While several markets are open, vendor opportunities are […]
Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market. This season will run every Saturday (8am-noon) from April 24 through September 4, 2021. The market will be located at the pavilion […]
Biologists at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission are reminding North Carolinians that if they find a bear den to leave it alone. Black bears are very resourceful in finding places to shelter late December through […]
The North Carolina Bird Atlas looks to harness the power of birdwatchers to advance avian research and conservation A group of government agencies, universities and nonprofit organizations will launch the first-ever NC Bird Atlas survey […]
By Amanda M. Gardner, Wilson County Public Library All programs are free of charge and will be accessible via the library’s Facebook and YouTube channels or Zoom, unless otherwise specified. Registration is not required unless […]
Water is the most vital resource for life on Earth; no living thing exists without it. H20 Today, a new exhibition at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, examines the diversity and challenges of global […]
As North Carolina’s numbers continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases, the Governor announced today that the state will carefully ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order No. 195 will take effect February […]
Get on the PATH to health and wellbeing at NC Parks, Museums, and Historic Sites The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is launching a new online campaign to encourage North Carolinians to […]
Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a $7.5 million gift to North Carolina State University, will open eight weekends during 2021 for public viewing, plant purchases, and free advice from the experts. There is no admission fee. […]
The city of Rocky Mount Tree Advisory Board will be giving away free Southern Crab Apple tree seedlings at the drive-thru exit at the Business Services Center, located at 224 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, […]
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning February 22, 2021 until sunset on February 26, 2021 in remembrance of those who […]
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