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Mount Olive Celebrates Independence Day with Community Gathering at Westbrook Park

Mount Olive Celebrates Independence Day with Community Gathering at Westbrook Park

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The Exchange Club of Mount Olive, in partnership with local businesses, hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration at Westbrook Park on Friday, drawing community members for an evening of patriotic festivities. Early Arrival, Strong Turnout Residents began gathering at the park early Friday afternoon in anticipation of the holiday celebration.…read more »

Royal Banquet Hall to Host 5th of July Bash Celebration

Royal Banquet Hall to Host 5th of July Bash Celebration

STANTONSBURG N.C. — The Royal Banquet Hall is preparing to host a festive 5th of July Bash, offering the community a chance to extend their Independence Day celebrations with music, dancing, and socializing. Event Highlights and Entertainment The weekend celebration will feature a diverse musical lineup designed to appeal to all ages and tastes. Attendees…read more »

Two Wayne County Towns Set to Host Independence Day Celebrations

Two Wayne County Towns Set to Host Independence Day Celebrations

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Mount Olive will begin the holiday weekend celebrations on Friday evening with their annual 4th of July event at Westbrook Park, located across from the Piggly Wiggly. The festivities, hosted by the Exchange Club of Mount Olive along with other local vendors, will start at 5 p.m. Community members are invited…read more »

Southern Give Back Corporation Hosts HBCU Fundraiser Festival This Saturday

Southern Give Back Corporation Hosts HBCU Fundraiser Festival This Saturday

CLAYTON, N.C. – Southern Give Back Corporation will host a day-long HBCU Community Festival on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 2286 Polenta Road in Clayton, with all proceeds benefiting scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities students. The fundraising event features two distinct programs designed to engage families and the broader community throughout the day…read more »

Looking For Date Night Activities? Interactive City Scavenger Hunt Offers Couples Unique Date Night Experience

Looking For Date Night Activities? Interactive City Scavenger Hunt Offers Couples Unique Date Night Experience

KINSTON, N.C. —- A new interactive scavenger hunt designed specifically for couples is transforming traditional date nights into adventure-filled experiences throughout the city. The City Love Scavenger Hunt uses smartphone technology to guide couples through a series of challenges and activities designed to strengthen relationships while exploring environments. How the Scavenger Hunt Works The self-guided…read more »

Taste of Wayne Street Food Festival Returns September 4th to Launch NC Freedom Fest

Taste of Wayne Street Food Festival Returns September 4th to Launch NC Freedom Fest

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County food enthusiasts can mark their calendars for September 4th, as the popular Taste of Wayne festival returns to The Hub for another year of culinary celebration. The street food festival will serve as the opening event for NC Freedom Fest, promising an expanded lineup of local flavors and family-friendly entertainment.…read more »

All Resources on Deck: CALM Event Connects Community with Essential Support Services at Herman Park

All Resources on Deck: CALM Event Connects Community with Essential Support Services at Herman Park

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — This weekend, The Coalition for Addiction Life Management (CALM) recently organized a community resource event at Herman Park, bringing together multiple organizations to showcase available support services for area residents. The CALM Event provided attendees with direct access to information about healthcare, disability services, mental health resources, and addiction recovery programs. Along…read more »

Labor Commissioner Honors Wilmington Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence

Labor Commissioner Honors Wilmington Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence

WILMINGTON, N.C. – North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley celebrated exceptional workplace safety achievements among Wilmington-area businesses during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet on Wednesday, June 25, at the McKeithan Center at Cape Fear Community College. The ceremony, co-hosted with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, recognized companies that have demonstrated unwavering…read more »

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