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Girls in Science Connect:Nature at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is an intensive 8-week program for 6th- and 7th-grade girls who have shown ability and strong interest in the sciences, especially the natural sciences. The Girls in Science mission is to engage girls in hands-on science experiences in the natural world and in […]

Funeral arrangements have been set for North Carolina’s civil rights giant Julius Chambers. Chambers was known for opening the state’s first integrated law firm in the 60s. He also served as chancellor of NCCU from 1993-2001. The funeral will be held starting noon Thursday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte. There will be a […]

The North Carolina Department of Commerce launched a new job-search website yesterday that’s expected to save the state more than $10.2 million and employers and job-seekers to one another, according to WRAL. The $1.2 million NCWorks Online is a no-fee service that allows anyone looking for a job to search through postings pulled from thousands […]

This is the last tax-free weekend, as the NC General Assembly recently eliminated it. So, get out and take advantage of the great deals you can get on computers, school supplies and other items. The North Carolina sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 2 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 4. During this time, retailers temporarily […]

Orange County Animal Services and Kidzu Children’s Museum will be partnering during the month of August to offer fun art projects to kids who love animals or want to learn more about them.  Each Saturday in August, Kidzu will offer visitors the opportunity to create animal-themed art as a part of regular admission to the […]

Redbox is celebrating its 3 billionth disc rental today only by offering free one-day movie and video-game rentals at any kiosk in the country. The 3 billionth Redbox rental was the 2013 film “The Call,” starring Halle Berry, rented in Littleton, Colo., in July. The company will offer free promotional codes on the Redbox Facebook […]

The City of Raleigh Police Department invites area residents to celebrate the 30th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6. National Night Out events will be held in neighborhoods through Raleigh. The larger community gatherings will be held in the North Hills community, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 4154 Main at North Hills Street, […]

Kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year has started. Register your child for Kindergarten today! Click here for more information on Kindergarten Registration. Join us on Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Museum of Life and Science for the Countdown to Kindergarten! Click here for the Countdown to Kindergarten flyer. We look forward to seeing […]

On Saturday, August 3, poets are invited showcase their talent at the Poetry Open Mic Night sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation. The event will be held at from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville Street). All poets are welcome to participate but must arrive no later than 3 […]

The Orange County Emergency Services Department is announcing the Flood Assistance Center is closed. Residents who were impacted by the flood on June 30, 2013, can continue to request financial assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA) until Friday, September 13. Those who are not eligible for SBA assistance, will receive a follow up from […]

The City of Raleigh Park, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department will be hosting an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Tuesday, August 27 at Laurel Hills Community Center. Registration will start at 5:30pm that evening. The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing, and kicking with […]

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