The Rocky Mount Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission invites students in grades 6-12 to participate in the Thirty-sixth Annual MLK Oratorical Competition during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations in January 2024. The Oratorical Competition will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Imperial Centre at 270 Gay Street, Rocky […]
Once the holiday is over, why not let your tree of Christmas past have a new life on one of many Wake County Park trails? Through the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program, Wake County residents can turn their live Christmas trees into mulch that will fortify and beautify park trails around the county. There […]
The Chatham County Public Health Department (CCPHD) will offer the QuitSmart program, virtually, in January 2024 to help Chatham County residents quit using tobacco. Tobacco use is “the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year, approximately 480,000 Americans die […]
Welcome Baby is hosting its milestone 11t annual coat drive and has set the goal of collecting and distributing 500 coats to our youngest County residents free of charge. The Welcome Baby Team asks Durham County community members to donate gently used and new children’s coats in sizes newborn to 8 years. This year’s event […]
The Town of Zebulon and Zebulon Chamber of Commerce unveiled their joint December holiday celebration “Deck the Hall-Z” to bring communities together for the winter season. Deck the Hall-Z will be held on Friday, December 8 from 5:30-9:00 PM at the Zebulon Municipal Building and Town Hall and is free to the public. The celebration will […]
Join The Town of Carrboro in celebrating the Holiday season! Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Join us at Carrboro Town Hall as we gather and celebrate the festive season! We welcome all community members to join members of the Town Council along with local schoolchildren from Carrboro and McDougle Elementary as we officially kick off the […]
Come join us for the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade, kicking off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. The parade route begins at 140 West Plaza, travels along Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, proceeds to Main Street in Carrboro, and ends at Carrboro Town Hall. Arrive early to secure a spot to watch community […]
Source: ChinaFotoPress / GettyYou’re invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2023 Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, Dec. 1! This year’s event is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. in Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St. Our ceremony will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa’s exciting arrival […]
Households in Wayne County containing a person aged 60 or more or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes starting Friday, December 1, 2023. If your household meets the above criteria, currently receives Food and Nutrition […]
North Carolina’s Executive Mansion, the “people’s house,” will open its historic doors again for the beloved annual Holiday Open House Dec. 7-9. Visitors are invited to tour the home, take in the decorations, and enjoy seasonal musical entertainment by local performing groups. The mansion’s first floor will be decorated with North Carolina-grown Christmas trees, floral […]
The city of Rocky Mount will kick off the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. with the lighting of City Lake Park. The event will include carriage rides, free hot cocoa, inflatables and more! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the gazebo to visit with children of all ages. The sights […]
Having turkey for the holidays is a tradition for many, so here are some tips on how to handle the big ole bird in a safely to prevent any foodborne illnesses. 1. Wash your hands before and after handling, preparing or cooking any food. This way you can prevent the spread of microbes that could […]