By Kay Whatley, Editor The Spring carnival, organized by the Knightdale Police Department as a Special Olympics fundraiser, returns on Thursday, March 28, 2019, starting at 5pm. The carnival is scheduled to be open for […]
The Wake Forest Human Relations Council encourages community unity and increases awareness of the unique cultures Wake Forest has to offer. As part of this goal, the council is hosting its first “Multicultural Day” on […]
On February 22, 2019, the Wake County Superior Court ruled that the illegally gerrymandered North Carolina General Assembly did not have legal authority to place constitutional amendments on the ballot because it did not act […]
Mark your calendars for a cinematic tour de force; the debut of the Wake Forest Film Festival on March 28, 29, and 30, 2019. This inaugural event aims to spotlight passionate, creative and thought-provoking movies by […]
East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, offers events for all ages. Upcoming events are listed herein. With questions, call East Regional Library at 919.217.5300. For more information about East Regional Library, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/locations/erl/. […]
East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, offers events for all ages. See new-year events in the below listing. With questions, call East Regional Library at 919.217.5300. For more information about East Regional Library, […]
Events for December 2018 planned for East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, are listed below. In addition to the event times, the library is open: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-6pm […]
Wake Stone Corporation finalized a contribution of 40 acres of land to the Town of Knightdale, North Carolina at the November 20, 2018 Town Council meeting. The donation is for the construction of Phase I […]
Local artisans, crafters, and entrepreneurs will be participating in markets around the area. Think about shopping local or buying local goods during the holiday season to boost local, small businesses. Here are just a few […]
The Wake County Board of Commissioners awarded the Town of Knightdale a $1 million grant for the development of a soccer complex on May 21, 2018. The proceeds from the Hospitality Tax Small Projects Capital […]
Spring has sprung and so have the community events within Wendell, North Carolina. Upcoming April and May 2018 activities include baseball, music, arts, prayer, and more. With questions regarding these upcoming events, call 919.366.2266. The […]
By Gail S. Richburg, Founder/Executive Director of LCTF Life Changing Transplant Foundation (LCTF) was formed in March of 2008. The foundation was birthed from my own personal experience of being a liver transplant recipient. I […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor On January 10, 2018, the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Forum & Forecast Breakfast presented by PSNC Energy at Knightdale Town Hall, 950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina. Speakers provided an […]
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the SPCA of Wake County are partnering to bring more than 100 homeless pets from Puerto Rico to safety in North Carolina. The SPCA of Wake […]
Family-Friendly Educational Event Returns for 15th Year The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) invites you to celebrate the human-canine bond at the 15th annual flagship AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh this September. Owning a dog has endless […]
By Brandy L. Hamilton, East Regional Library For July, East Regional Library offers programs for all ages. In addition to events, the library offers assistance services. East Regional Library, part of the Wake County Public Libraries system, […]
Will be One of Four Infosys Innovation and Technology Hubs in America By Ford Porter, NC Office of the Governor Global business consulting and information technology company Infosys has selected North Carolina’s Research Triangle region […]
By Maggie Bailey, We Plant it Forward Come to a We Plant It Forward’s “Rain Barrel Workshop” on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Participants will make and take home a 55 gallon rain barrel with installation instructions. Two […]
By Tanya Barrett, EWSC Coordinator The Wendell-based Eastern Wake Senior Center offers programs and services for seniors in Wake County and surrounding areas. Educational workshops, fitness classes, individual assistance, and more are available in the coming months. Activities are […]
Activities for fun, health, or education are being hosting at East Wake Senior Center in 2017. Call Tanya Barrett of the EWSC 919.365.4248 for more information or to register for any of these offerings. Unless otherwise noted, […]
Free Concert and Donation Collection Combine to Help Town of Princeville Hurricane Matthew Victims By Kay Whatley Get those supplies and donations ready. The Wake Up Benefit Gospel Concert for Princeville, North Carolina (Edgecombe County), is being […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Did you miss it? The first Zebulon Next — an Economic Growth Conference — was held on October 6, 2016, by the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce. Business managers, bank representatives, town commissioners, the Mayor, sponsor […]
Eastern North Carolina’s own Chris Chappell has been awarded a grant that will help him grow as a puppeteer. Chris runs Chappell Puppet Productions in Nashville NC, using his skills for local television shows, a […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor It’s not just the delicious ice cream. There is much more to Lick’s Ice Cream that will make you want to stop by on the next sunny day. In addition to […]
Wake County’s Vote to Ban the Box Will Make a Safer, More Prosperous Community New ordinance ensures qualified candidates for public employment aren’t automatically disqualified for criminal convictions Released by Daniel Bowes and Julia Hawes, […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual Town of Wendell Spring Fling is coming, with an art exhibition, car show, vendor marketplace, picnic, music, and farmers market — all held in town in the same day! Come […]
________________________ **Ed. Note: For 2018 Carnival information, go here.** ________________________ Annual Knightdale Police Department Event Raises Funds for Special Olympics By Kay Whatley, Editor If you drive in Knightdale on a regular basis, it’s hard to […]
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