KENANSVILLE — The Cowan Museum of History and Science in Kenansville welcomed guests Saturday for ecoBLAST: Green and Wild, an interactive outdoor event focused on nature, science and environmental education. Exhibits stretched across the museum lawn, featuring hands-on activities from local and state organizations. The NC Fossil Club offered dirt from eastern North Carolina quarries […]

Games, music and themed activities highlighted the whimsical event The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina transformed into a whimsical wonderland on Saturday, hosting its first “Alice in Wonderland” Gardenpalooza. Families explored flower tours, created bouquets, played inventive yard games, and met expert gardener Karen Root, who volunteered her design expertise after earning a professional horticulture […]

James Kenan High School has a new reason to show pride: a 719-pound bronze tiger has been erected near the flagpole in front of the school. The tiger and its concrete base come after years of campaigning and fundraising from the current PTO and Principal Michael Holton. “When I first came to James Kenan, I […]

In the historic district of Kenansville lies an amazing collection of historical artifacts, inspirational science exhibits, and much more. It is the Cowan Museum of History and Science. The history of where the museum is now housed and how it came to be is as fascinating as the exhibits it contains. Situated between the home […]

FAISON — Approximately 700 people lined Main Street in Faison on Saturday for the annual Farmers Parade and Festival, organized by the Faison Improvement Group (FIG). The event honors Faison’s agricultural heritage. “Agriculture is key to a lot of people’s livelihoods and formative experiences,” said Andrew Taylor, FIG president. “We believe that this is a […]

Wallace town officials, representatives of Trillium Health Resources, and a group of excited children gathered in Clement Park on March 5 to officially open a new inclusive and accessible playground. The large facility marks the 42nd playground of its type, made possible thanks to funds from Trillium Health Resources. “To my knowledge, the closest type […]