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Month: March 2016

Source: US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Washington DC.
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DHS Launches “Known Employer” Pilot Program

March 4, 2016 Kay Whatley

Immigration for Nine Corporations Will Be Made Easier Released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 3, 2016, announced the launch of a Known Employer pilot to assess a new […]

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Puzzles Page: March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue: 2016 March 4 online puzzles PDF from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.  

Protect Patients from Antibiotic Resistance, Infographic Source: cdc.gov.
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Superbugs Threaten US Hospital Patients

March 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

Healthcare-Associated Infections Caused by Resistant Bacteria Released by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta GA America is doing a better job of preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), but more work is needed – especially in […]

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More Response Teams in Flint Water Emergency

March 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Deploy Released by Samantha Jo Warfield, CNCS, cns.gov Adding to federal response efforts, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps, dispatched dozens of additional […]

Photo of Mr. Richardson issued by Town of Knightdale NC.
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Silver Alert CANCELLED in Knightdale NC

March 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Brian Bowman, knightdalenc.gov **UPDATE: March 3, around 7:45pm, it was announced that Mr. Richardson was found, safe, in PA. This Silver Alert is cancelled. ____________________________________________ On the afternoon of March 2, 2016, a Silver Alert was […]

Ferrells Fire & Rescue. Photo: Frank and Kay Whatley.
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Ferrells Fish Fry Coming Up March 11th

March 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

Ferrells Fire & Rescue is holding a Friday Fish Fry on March 11, 2016, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm — or until the food runs out. Ferrells F&R is a volunteer fire department with EMS, located in […]

Source: Federal Election Commission, fec.gov.
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Who Is Running for US President in 2016?

March 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor According to the Federal Election Commission’s database, more than a few Americans are running for President of the United States this year (2016). The Candidate and Committee Viewer allows you to […]

Source: The GrowHaus, Denver CO.
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Seed Swap is March 12th at The GrowHaus-Denver

March 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

The GrowHaus Annual Event includes Vendors, Music, Kids’ Stuff, and More Released by thegrowhaus.org The GrowHaus invites everyone to come to the annual Seed Swap! The event is March 12, 2016, from 10am to 7pm. All are invited to attend the party […]

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Mudcats Baseball’s National Anthem Auditions March 19

March 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

Singers are encouraged to tryout on March 19, 2016, beginning at 9am Released by Carolina Mudcats / MILB.com The Carolina Mudcats, member of baseball’s historic Carolina League, is hosting their annual National Anthem tryouts on Saturday, March […]

Source: Rocky Cross Baptist Church, Middlesex NC.
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Yard Sale Fundraiser at Rocky Cross on March 12th

March 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

Rocky Cross Baptist Church is holding a Yard Sale on March 12, 2016, from 7am until noon. This is their Spring fundraiser, and if prior years are any measure, there will be a wide variety of household items, […]

Ship Rock Grille, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheature. Source: redrocksonline.com.
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Hiring Fairs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

March 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

Aramark Holds Hiring Fairs Released by redrocksonline.com Red Rocks Amphitheatre is hiring for 2016 concert season. Red Rocks is seeking hard working reliable individuals 18 years and older for retail, concessions, kitchen, restaurant and warehouse departments. […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Untreated Sewage Discharge in Rocky Mount, Again

March 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, Public Affairs Manager On Thursday, February 25, 2016, two sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) occurred as a result of saturated ground conditions and locally intense rains associated with a “tornadic” weather system which […]

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Newspaper Moves Online at Fifth Anniversary

March 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

News from The Grey Area By Kay Whatley, Editor The Grey Area newspaper is online at greyareanews.com, with new articles and event notices posted all week long. As our sixth year of publication begins, the […]

Bunn Fire Station 1. Source: Bunn Rural Volunteer Fire Department, Bunn NC.
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Annual BBQ Fundraiser Coming to Bunn Fire Dept

March 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

Come out and enjoy the Bunn Rural Volunteer Fire Department’s delicious BBQ cooking. This annual event returns on March 12, 2016. The fire department promises great food and fellowship, entertainment for the kids, raffle tickets, and […]

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Mudcats Baseball Job Fair Scheduled for March 5

March 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

Carolina Mudcats to host annual job fair on March 5, 2016, at Five County Stadium in Zebulon Released by Carolina Mudcats Baseball The Carolina Mudcats will hold their annual job fair and hiring event on […]

Bingo! Photo Source: NC Beach Bingo, Wake Forest NC.
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Cosmic Bingo Returns to Wake Forest Bingo Parlor

March 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

NC Beach Bingo is bringing back Cosmic Bingo!  Come try your luck at this second-ever Cosmic Bingo! During bingo play, the atmosphere is set by black lights, disco balls, glow sticks, and other plays of […]

Photo Source: North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
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NC Music Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced

March 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Released by Eddie Ray (Operations Director/Vice Chair) and Bill Kopald (Chairman) The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced this year’s eight inductees: The Avett Brothers – folk rock/bluegrass/Americana, from Concord NC. Band of Oz – […]

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By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

First Commercial Flying Car announced in The Netherlands. Source: PAL-V International B.V.
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Rhine Research Center, Durham NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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