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More than 100,000 North Carolina children will have access to nutritious meals and snacks this summer through the Summer Food Services Program (SFSP) administered by The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Seamless Summer Option administered by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI).  The federally-funded summer nutrition programs are available […]

Shaw University is now accepting applications for the Science Outreach Summer Academy (SOSA). The academy focuses on the recruitment, retention and counseling of minority students through an intensive five-week summer program (July 6-August 9, 2013) in mathematics, science, and English. The program will also expose students to college life and an opportunity to earn nine […]

Looking for an activity with the kids this weekend? The American Dance Festival’s kids series starts up with a performance from the long-time festival favorite and world-renowned dance troupe Pilobolus. The show is 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15. The one-hour performance is followed by a party in the […]

Sgt Timothy Ouellette, Recruiting and Retention Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) for the North Carolina National Guard, will be the guest speaker for “Info. For Heroes” Monthly Veterans Meeting on June 25, 2013–the meeting starts at 10:00AM and will end at 11:00AM. The meeting will be held at the Veterans Department in one of the main […]

Wake County School Board leaders have named their new superintendent. Leaders chose Dr. James “Jim” Merrill from Virginia Beach at a meeting Tuesday evening. All but two board members voted for Merrill. Merrill served as superintendent of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, the third largest school division in Virginia, since 2006. Prior to that […]

Turn your ideas into screenplays!  In July, Wake County Public Libraries will be hosting local discussions led by area experts on writing screenplays. The programs are free for library members, age 16 and older; however,  registration is requested. Join Ellen J. Shepard, Assistant Professor of Film at St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh.  July 9               6:30 […]

You can help Fuquay-Varina resident Craig Partin become a finalist in the 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off. Partin is a semifinalist in the “Simple Sweets and Starters” category for his malted milk ball peanut butter cream squares. The public has until June 27 to vote for Partin and others to decide the finalists at this year’s bake-off. […]

Now that the Chapel Hill Public Library is back in its renovated, expanded and upgraded digs, the library also has big plans for summer activities for kids. They include free Friday afternoon movies through Aug. 16. But you’ll also find crafts and live performances. Here’s what’s on tap: 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. or 4 […]

Wake County Human Services, in partnership with Safe Kids Wake County will demonstrate the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the front parking lot of the Wake County Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh. Bobby Murray Chevrolet will be […]

Dunn, Garner and Thomasville were named yesterday among the top 10 All-America cities for 2013. The municipalities competed in Denver against 18 other finalists to win the contest, which is sponsored by the National Civic League. The All-America program is often called the “Nobel Prize” of civic accomplishment and recognizes municipalities for resident engagement, collaboration, […]

The 9th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration will be held today on the CCB Plaza in Durham from 1pm – 10pm. This fun filled, educational and uplifting day begins with a NC Juneteenth Bridge Builders Youth Luncheon. The Luncheon, free for youth ages 10 -17, allows men an opportunity to connect with the youth of Durham […]

Wake County Public Libraries will host programs in July for parents on the topic of home fire safety in each of the six Regional Libraries.  “Be Safe and Be Prepared” will be the theme as area Fire Departments present tips for not only how to prevent and survive a fire but also the need to […]