AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Grifton North Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/grifton-nc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/grifton-nc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 26 May 2024 05:25:18 -0500 Welcome to the home of the Grifton Shad Festival We are now entering our 52nd year. The Grifton Shad Festival is one of the most time-honored https://www.americantowns.com/news/52nd-annual-grifton-shad-festival-31653208-grifton-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/52nd-annual-grifton-shad-festival-31653208-grifton-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Sixteen Agencies Offer Practical Experience in State Service Raleigh, NC – On May 23rd, 83 students, representing 31 North Carolina https://www.americantowns.com/news/north-carolina-college-students-explore-state-government-employment-during-summer-internship-program-31374896-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/north-carolina-college-students-explore-state-government-employment-during-summer-internship-program-31374896-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s been a busy week for us here on the campaign trail. Check out what Cheri has been up to below. New US Senate poll shows Beasley closing https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-may-28-2022-31377088-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-may-28-2022-31377088-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TO:  Cabinet Secretaries; Council of State Members; Office of the UNC President; Administrative Office of the Courts; Office of https://www.americantowns.com/news/lowering-us-and-nc-flags-to-halfstaff-to-honor-the-victims-of-the-tragedy-in-uvalde-texas-31376662-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lowering-us-and-nc-flags-to-halfstaff-to-honor-the-victims-of-the-tragedy-in-uvalde-texas-31376662-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s been a busy week for us here on the campaign trail. Check out what Cheri has been up to below. NC TV Stations Take “False” https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-june-4-2022-31382079-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-june-4-2022-31382079-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s been a busy week for us here on the campaign trail. Check out what Cheri has been up to below. Cheri Calls On U.S. Senate to Support https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-june-11-2022-31385499-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-june-11-2022-31385499-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Celebrating our nation's symbol of history, freedom and democracy across the state Raleigh, NC – By official proclamation, Governor Roy https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-declares-june-14-as-flag-day-31386980-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-declares-june-14-as-flag-day-31386980-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s been a busy week for us here on the campaign trail. Check out what Cheri has been up to below. New Poll Shows Cheri Leading Congressman https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-june-18-2022-31390732-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-june-18-2022-31390732-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Ceremony will recognize nearly 100 state procurement professionals earning contract manager and purchaser certifications from 2020-2022 Raleigh, NC https://www.americantowns.com/news/ncdoa-hosts-ceremony-honoring-graduates-of-the-nc-procurement-academy-31391503-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ncdoa-hosts-ceremony-honoring-graduates-of-the-nc-procurement-academy-31391503-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s been a busy week for us here on the campaign trail. Check out what Cheri has been up to below. Cheri and North Carolinians Speak Out https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-june-25-2022-31395388-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-june-25-2022-31395388-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Program welcomes 13 North Carolina high school girls interested in exploring state government STEM careers Raleigh, NC – This year, 13 North https://www.americantowns.com/news/doas-lady-cardinal-mentorship-program-kicks-off-june-27-2022-31396235-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/doas-lady-cardinal-mentorship-program-kicks-off-june-27-2022-31396235-raleigh-nc.html Schools and Libraries Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It should come as no surprise that the North Carolina Council for Women, whose mission it is to achieve equality for all NC women by advocating for https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-on-the-reversal-of-the-constitutional-right-to-abortion-31397159-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-on-the-reversal-of-the-constitutional-right-to-abortion-31397159-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s been a busy week for us here on the campaign trail. Check out what Cheri has been up to below. Cheri Stands Up For Reproductive Freedom https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-july-2-2022-31399964-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-july-2-2022-31399964-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As President Biden announces a new American Rescue Plan rule in Ohio today that will protect North Carolinians and millions of Americans’ https://www.americantowns.com/news/reminder-nc-republicans-voted-against-saving-north-carolinians-pensions-31402913-valle-crucis-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/reminder-nc-republicans-voted-against-saving-north-carolinians-pensions-31402913-valle-crucis-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, top North Carolina Democrats, including Governor Cooper and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-attorney-general-stein-take-critical-steps-to-protect-north-carolinians-reproductive-rights-31402918-kelly-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-attorney-general-stein-take-critical-steps-to-protect-north-carolinians-reproductive-rights-31402918-kelly-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500