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Photo from FCAC Writers Retreat. Source: Jackie Dove-Miller
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Register Now for Writers Spring Retreat in Durham, NC on Apr. 23

April 13, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

There is still time to sign up to attend the Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild Spring Retreat on Saturday, April 23, 2022.  The Retreat is being held at Rolling View State Park’s Community Building […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Current & Aspiring Entrepreneurs sought for “Launch Wake Forest”

January 12, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest and a network of local partners invite current and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for LaunchWakeForest. The initiative will offer up to 15 selected students a 13-week business course, business mentorship, planning […]

2022 Wake Forest Film Festival, A Light in the Forest. Source: Town of Wake Forest
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2022 Wake Forest Film Festival Lineup Announced

January 9, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Film Festival (WFFF) has announced its 2022 program lineup scheduled for Friday-Saturday, March 4-5, 2022, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Entitled “A Light […]

The writing Day Retreat Location is Rolling View Community Building. Photo: Donna Campbell Smith
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2022 FCAC Writers’ “Spring Retreat” Guest Speaker Announced

January 6, 2022 Donna Campbell Smith

The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild will hold their annual Writers Retreat on April 23, 2022. The Guild is excited to announce that David Halperin, author of the popular book Journal of a UFO […]

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Entrepreneurs Wanted: LaunchWENDELL to Take Off in January

November 2, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, has teamed up with Wake Tech and other local partners to bring LaunchWENDELL to the community. The program is aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners to develop and […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Fall Foliage Tours Wednesday & Saturday at Joyner Park

November 2, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Area residents are invited to enjoy the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn while also learning about native trees during a series of “Fall Foliage Tours” this week at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Free Webinar on Adult Day Care and Seniors Services is Oct. 28

October 24, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina, is partnering with Aging Care Matters and the Northern Wake Senior Center to host a free webinar, Adult Day Care Programs & Services for Seniors, on Thursday, October […]

Halloween Treat Trail 2021. Source: Town of Wendell
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Wendell, NC: Outdoor Treat Trail Offers Kid-friendly Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 29

October 23, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wendell Treat Trail is being hosted by Wendell Parks and Recreation on Friday, October 29, 2021, 5-8pm, and will offer an outdoor trick-or-treat event for children 12 and younger. This non-scary Halloween treat trail […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Halloween Boo Bash in Joyner Park on Oct. 21

October 10, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will sponsor a Halloween Boo Bash on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, 4:30-7:30pm, at E. Carroll Joyner Park. Presented by Capital Chevrolet, the Halloween Boo Bash […]

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Knightdale, NC: Upcoming Fall Concerts to Feature Hip Pocket, CRUSH

September 16, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Saturday in the Park concert series returned to the Knightdale Station Park Amphitheater with its first concert on September 11, 2021. Two additional concerts are planned, with craft vendors and food trucks in addition […]

2022 Wake Forest Film Festival. Source: Town of Wake Forest
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Renaissance Centre Seeks Entries to Wake Forest Film Festival, Volunteer Film Judges Needed

September 10, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Mark your calendars for a cinematic tour de force. The Third Annual Wake Forest Film Festival is scheduled for March 4-5, 2022, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North […]

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Knightdale, NC: Register for Free Covid-19 Vaccination Information Webinar on Sept. 8

September 3, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Knightdale is partnering with WakeMed and the Wake County Public Health Department to host a free webinar on COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 6-7pm. The webinar, “COVID-19 Vaccines: Separating Fact […]

Clear The Shelters 2021 by SPCA Wake. Source: Samantha Ranlet, SPCA of Wake County
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Raleigh, NC: “Clear the Shelters” at SPCA Wake with 50% Off All Adoptions Aug. 30-Sept. 5

August 30, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

In celebration of the annual adoption event Clear the Shelters, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County (SPCA Wake) is offering 50% off all adoption fees now through Sunday, September […]

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Amgen will Create 355 Jobs at New Biomanufacturing Facility in Wake County

August 4, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Company intends to invest $550 million in Holly Springs, North Carolina The pioneering biotechnology company, Amgen Inc., will build a new biologics manufacturing operation in Holly Springs, North Carolina, creating 355 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper […]

One of the five WFFD stations. Source: Wake Forest Fire Department
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Wake Forest, NC: Fire Department Centennial to Kick-off with Flag Raising

July 19, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will commence its year-long Centennial Celebration with a special flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11am. The commemoration will take place in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza, 301 […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Family Movie Nights Return Jul. 24 & Aug. 7

July 19, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host Family Movie Nights this summer. Free and open to the public, the film series will feature “Aladdin” on Saturday, July 24, […]

FCAC Writers' Guild will hold a Retreat & meeting at Falls Lake, Shelter 23. Photo: Donna Campbell Smith
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Franklin County, NC: Next FCAC Writers’ Guild Public Retreat is Jun. 30

June 20, 2021 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild will host Fifth Wednesday Writing Retreats on the fifth Wednesday of each month that has a fifth Wednesday in it. These Writers’ Guild events are open to all […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Town’s Independence Day Celebration Returns July 3-4, 2021

June 3, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Two days’ worth of free fun and excitement await you and your family at Wake Forest’s 2021 Independence Day Celebration. For complete details, visit bit.ly/WFIndependenceDay.   Fireworks Spectacular This year’s festivities get underway with the […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: June 3-5

June 1, 2021 Kay Whatley

This 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 — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

Exterior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Knightdale, NC: East Regional Library Programs for June 2021

May 30, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, will be offering programs for youth and adults during June 2021. Summer @ the Library kicks-off on Monday, June 14, 2021. Check out […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: May 27-29

May 26, 2021 Kay Whatley

This 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 — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: May 20-22

May 20, 2021 Kay Whatley

This 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 — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

"Edimentals" Courtesy of The Extreme Salad Man, Stephen Barstow. Source: RBButler.com
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Southeastern Plant Symposium Presents World’s Top Experts and Rare Plant Auction

May 12, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Seven of the world’s top botanical and horticultural experts will speak at the 2021 Southeastern Plant Symposium and Rare Plant Auction, according to event organizers Mark Weathington, Director of JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State […]

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 13-15

May 12, 2021 Kay Whatley

This 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 — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

Puppies rescued from cold. Source: Beth Schulman, SPCA of Wake County (NC)
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Newly Named Petco Love Invests in Lifesaving Work of the SPCA of Wake County, NC

April 22, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Grant of $15,000 will help save more pet lives throughout North Carolina On April 16, 2021, the SPCA of Wake County (SPCA Wake) announced a $15,000 grant investment from the newly named Petco Love, to […]

FCAC Writers' Guild will hold a Retreat & meeting at Falls Lake, Shelter 23. Photo: Donna Campbell Smith
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FCAC Writers’ Guild to Hold Public Retreat at Falls Lake on Mar. 31

March 31, 2021 Kay Whatley

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 […]

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Knightdale, NC Adopts Resolution Supporting Clean Energy

March 30, 2021 Kay Whatley

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 […]

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RTP, NC: Gilead Sciences Will Create 275 Jobs in the Research Triangle Region

February 10, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

New business services center in Wake County will support biopharma company Gilead Sciences, Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines, has selected North Carolina’s Research Triangle region as the location for a major business […]

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Got ESP? Join the “PSI Games” in Durham NC on July 28

July 24, 2017

** Updated with new date** Ever wondered about your ESP ability? Come for a unique event at the Rhine Research Institute and you may find out more about extrasensory perception, psychic abilities, and if you […]

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The Strange-ness: Tar River Banshee

August 2, 2013

The banshee, known as a messenger of death, is known for its wailing and shrieking. While its origins are mostly Irish, banshees have been reported in several countries including the US — and NC has one too. The […]

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The Strange-ness: NC Law Removes Protections from Opossums for Five Days A Year

July 27, 2018

By Kay Whatley, Editor Have you ever read an article about the odd laws on the books in US states? One can only imagine what led to their creation. Laws prohibiting elephants from plowing fields* […]

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