The Minority Employees of International Paper Co. invite everyone to their annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day program at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2020 at Leland Middle School located at 927 Old Fayetteville Road, Leland N.C. The guest speaker and native of the Hooper Hill community is Elton L. Daniels,  Rocky Mount, N.C. assistant City manager. Free admission and refreshments will be served.

SCC presents the fiber artwork of Anita Jacques in her show “A Stitch in Time” at a reception in her honor at The Wyche Gallery Thursday, January 23, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The exhibit will be on display January 13 – February 14. The fiber artwork of Anita Jacques reflects her connection with the magnificent natural beauty discovered both locally and in her travels. For more information, contact September Krueger at september.krueger@sccnc.edu or visit the gallery online at sccnc.edu/arts/wyche-gallery.

The Reuben Brown House Preservation Society will hold a casual poetry reading at the historical Reuben Brown House located at 128 W. Columbus Street in Whiteville Sunday, January 26, at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring original poetry or favorite poetry to share or just stop by and enjoy the fellowship. Light refreshments will be served.