Arizona Business Daily · Benson, NC
Christmas in Downtown Benson, North Carolina, is the town's signature holiday kickoff event, transforming Downtown Benson into a festive, Hallmark-movie-like setting. Hosted annually by the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce, this free, family-friendly celebration takes place along Main Street and typically features: Tree Lighting Ceremony: The official start of the holiday season held at the Singing Grove. Holiday Parade: A lively procession down Main Street featuring local businesses, civic organizations, antique tractors, classic cars, and of course, Santa Claus. Visits with Santa: Children have the opportunity to meet and share their Christmas wishes with Santa. Live Entertainment: Musical performances, often featuring local or regional acts, are held in the Singing Grove. Festive Treats: Attendees can enjoy classic holiday fare like s'mores, hot chocolate, and popcorn, provided by the Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department.
Mount Olive Tribune · Smithfield, NC
Nearby: Smithfield, NCFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [email protected] MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive will celebrate 75 years of Christian higher education at its annual Founders Day event on Tuesday, November 17, at 11 AM in Southern Bank Auditorium. The celebration will feature special musical selections and recognition of employees for their years of dedicated service. In addition, the Founder’s Leadership Award, one of the University’s most prestigious honors, will be presented to a senior in memory of Dr. W. Burkette Raper, former president. The guest speaker will be Barbara Hinton, one of the University’s first students. Hinton, a pastor’s daughter from the Brogden community outside Smithfield, arrived in Mount Olive in September 1954. The denomination’s two-year school had just moved from Black Mountain to downtown Mount Olive, and she planned to study business.
Winston-Salem Journal · Raleigh, NC
Nearby: Raleigh, NCSteve Angeli's second touchdown pass of the game went 11 yards to Justus Ross-Simmons in a 34-31 comeback victory against North Carolina State on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh.
Winston-Salem Journal · Raleigh, NC
Nearby: Raleigh, NCIt's barely been a week since voters upended the balance of power across the country. The carnage, if that's even the right word, runs from Raleigh all the way to Washington. Neither newly elected state legislators nor members of Congress…
Salisbury Post · Raleigh, NC
Nearby: Raleigh, NCSALISBURY — Plenty of Rowan County residents surely attended the North Carolina State Fair, but at least one local company worked it. Wilnie Angibeau-Hunter is the owner of Kreyol Flavors, a local Haitian Caribbean food truck that served up their island cuisine in Raleigh last month. “We applied just like everyone else,” Angibeau-Hunter said. “From what I understand, there’s only about a 5 percent acceptance rate, so being selected was truly an honor. We were incredibly grateful for the opportunity and excited to represent our business at such a major event.” Kreyol Flavors started by “selling our own custom blends of spices, marinades and spicy slaw,” she said. Then, during the COVID pandemic, her mother, Michele, moved from New York to N.C. “I would take pictures of the meals she prepared, post them on social media, and people started asking if I could bring them lunch and even offering to pay,” Angibeau-Hunter said.
Lynchburg News and Advance · Raleigh, NC
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Fontana Herald News · Raleigh, NC
Nearby: Raleigh, NCRALEIGH, NC - November 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE -Better Business Bureau accreditation for Index Fence, first granted on Nov. 4, 2020, reached its six-year mark earlier this month. The residential fence installation company currently holds the BBB's A+ grade, the highest on its A+ through F scale, and is noting the milestone because both records are public and homeowners can check them before hiring a contractor to dig post holes in their yard.The BBB calculates each letter grade from a 100-point score. Among other factors, the score weighs a business's complaint history, how long it has operated, how openly it does business, its licensing information and any advertising issues. Customer reviews are not part of the calculation.Accreditation asks more of a business than the grade does. An accredited business pays the bureau a fee and agrees to keep meeting the BBB Standards for Trust, a set of eight commitments that includes advertising honestly and honoring promises.
Davie County Enterprise Record · Raleigh, NC
Nearby: Raleigh, NCJulia Howard has represented the people of her district since the 1980s, and she is heading back to Raleigh for at least two more years. The incumbent in District 77 for the North Carolina House successfully fended off a challenge from former Rowan-Salisbury School Board member Sabrina Harris. Howard took home 25,470 votes (70.79 percent) compared to Harris’ 10,511 votes (29.21 percent). Howard’s district-wide numbers roughly mirrored the Davie County turnout, where she received 12,509 votes (68.02 percent), and Harris received 5,882 (31.92 percent). Howard’s percentages were down this year compared to 2024, when she defeated Kashmir Sibby 79 percent to 21 percent. That push to the left was felt across the state, but unlike many of her Republican colleagues in the House, Howard was able to hold on for reelection. “I was shocked that the numbers were what they were,” she said on Thursday. “We knew that we were going to lose seats but not to the extent that we did.
Washington Blade · Broadway, NC
Nearby: Broadway, NC‘Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?’ Through Dec. 6 Arena Stage 1101 6th St., S.W. Arenastage.org Brittany Bland was the first Black woman projection designer on Broadway; she made history with her work on “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.” She’s also queer. The show started off-Broadway in 2024 and moved to Broadway in 2026 with Bland garnering great notices along the way. “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” is a take on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical “Cats,” reimagined through New York’s queer underground Ballroom culture For her, the show was a joy: “Maybe the most joyous project that I ever worked on. It was fantastic.” Bland (who’s known for blending storytelling, technology, and design to create immersive experiences) sought projection inspiration from, among other things, the 1990 ballroom flick “Paris is Burning,” focusing on its titles and fonts, “honoring the past while pushing a design into the future.
Mount Olive Tribune · Mount Olive, NC
Nearby: Mount Olive, NCThe Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual Mount Olive Christmas Parade in downtown Mount Olive. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Each year, the chamber board of directors selects an individual to serve as the grand marshal. The chosen person is someone who went above and beyond and made a difference in the community. Mount Olive Chamber President Julie Beck stated, “This year, the task of choosing one person was next to impossible. We have three companies in our community celebrating milestone anniversaries, and we simply could not choose one person. For the first time ever, we will have three grand marshals. The three companies have been celebrating anniversaries all year long, and it seemed appropriate to recognize leaders from all three at the Mount Olive Christmas Parade.
Mount Olive Tribune · Mount Olive, NC
Nearby: Mount Olive, NCMOUNT OLIVE — Science moved outdoors on Friday, Oct. 23, when nearly 900 third graders from Wayne and Duplin counties gathered on the University of Mount Olive campus for the 9th Annual STEM on the Green. The young scientists came from nine schools. Carver, Spring Creek, Eastern Wayne, Northeast, and Rosewood represented Wayne County, while Duplin County sent students from North Duplin, Warsaw, Kenansville, and BF Grady. “STEM on the Green has grown into a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and community. What began as a bold initiative to bring science to life for local students has become one of our most impactful annual traditions, where learning leaps off the page and into real life,” said Dr. Sara Lahman, professor of biology and STEM outreach coordinator. More than 36 stations covered the lawn, each one a chance to build, test, investigate, and imagine.
Mount Olive Tribune · Mount Olive, NC
Nearby: Mount Olive, NCMOUNT OLIVE — Six University of Mount Olive students and alumni were among 5,816 FFA members to receive the prestigious American FFA Degree this year. It is the highest honor that the National FFA Organization awards, and fewer than 1% of members earn this recognition. Requirements for the degree include holding a State FFA Degree and maintaining active membership, completing at least three years of secondary agricultural education, operating an outstanding Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), completing 50 hours of community service, and maintaining a satisfactory scholastic record. Recipients receive the degree’s signature gold key and chain upon earning the American FFA Degree. For students working toward that goal, UMO sponsors travel expenses to the National FFA Convention. “The American FFA Degree is recognized throughout the agricultural industry as being bestowed upon students who excel in leadership, agricultural knowledge, and work ethic.