Gold Medal, Gold Medal Wondra, and Signature Kitchens Flour Recalled General Mills is collaborating with health officials to investigate an ongoing, multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 that may be potentially linked to Gold Medal […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Well, it’s kind of a dog and pony show. There is a dog — her name is Kady and she is yellow with a little white on her muzzle giving away her […]
Many things to do in Colorado this weekend. While many events listed are in the Denver area and surrounding towns. some are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. Note that multi-day events are listed under […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns. a few are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor […]
Contributed by Mitch Amiano Animazement, held May 27-29, 2016, (Memorial Day weekend) at the Raleigh Convention Center, was a family friendly gathering of anime fans and costume players. The mission of the conference is to “provide […]
Topic: “The Americas – Lands of the Shemitic Negroes” Contributed by Manaka Ashahnayahu A special lecture is planned on the topic, “The Americas – Lands of the Shemitic Negroes.” This topic will be presented on two separate dates by Lecturer/Ourstorian, Monica […]
Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. Submitted for Your Consideration and Conversation You’re sitting quietly […]
Braswell Memorial Library Braswell Memorial Library holds a wide variety of events! Upcoming options for adults and teens are listed below. The library is located at 727 N Grace Street, in Rocky Mount NC. For more information […]
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and several international partners said, “Rosetta’s comet contains ingredients for life” in a release dated May 27, 2016. These ingredients include the amino acid glycine, which is commonly found in proteins, and […]
Iraq Government Pulls Plug on Social Networks, Citizens use Hola VPN to Fight Back Released by Ofer Vilenski, hola.org On Friday, May 27, 2016, the government of Iraq blocked access to Facebook and Twitter. According […]
Stars of American Ballet Theatre perform at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Event Nets $200,000 for Gillian Murphy Dance Scholarship Honoring One of School’s Most Celebrated Alumni Stars of the American […]
GMO Labeling: The Great Debate 3 in 4 Americans support GMO labeling Released by The Harris Poll The presence and labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food has been hotly debated by consumers, […]
Wildlife Commission Seeks Volunteers for Lake Gaston Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Project Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org For a second year in a row, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission is asking for volunteers to help with […]
Released by Mike Porras, CPW NW Region PIO To stem the proliferation of illegally stocked northern pike in Green Mountain Reservoir, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Water Conservation Board have created the Green […]
USDA Urges Consumers to Keep Clear of the Danger Zone This Summer Released by the Food Safety Education Staff Summer cookouts are right around the corner and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) is organizing first NC Hemp Fest, a day of family fun and information for those interested in industrial hemp. Growing of industrial hemp is expected to begin in 2017, and […]
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler Announces Recipients of 2016 NC State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships Released by Neil Bowman (NC State Fair Livestock Shows) and Beth Farrell (NCDA&CS) Twenty-seven North Carolina students have been awarded 2016 NC State Fair Youth Livestock […]
USDA-NSF Announce Competition to Help Small Businesses Achieve Economic Success Released by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, Rocky Mount NC Two grants aimed to support projects needing additional funding to expand or improve their progress have had the application deadlines extended to June 3, 2016. The extension was […]
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 May 27 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.
A cowboy walks into a saloon and orders whiskey. The bar is empty, unusual for that time of day. So, when the bartender brings his whiskey, the cowboy asks, “Where is everybody?” The bartender replies, […]
Registration in Full Swing for 5th Annual National Moth Week Celebrating Importance, Diversity, and Beauty of Moths Worldwide Released by Sandra Lanman, lanmanpr.com Spot any underwings lately? These popular moths known for revealing their true, vibrant colors […]
Partnership for Children of Wayne County (PFCW) is holding its annual Born Learning Children’s Festival on June 4, 2016, 10am-2pm. Born Learning is a free family festival for children age birth through five and their families. Festival activities, food, and […]
The “Happening on the Common Arts Festival” combines art with performances, a festival atmosphere, tasty foods, and fun activities. Held on the historic Town Common, Tarboro NC, this free event is scheduled for June 11, 2016, starting at 10am […]
In Eastern North Carolina, many cities and towns hold free concerts and outdoor music events in Spring or Summer. This article lists of some of these upcoming free concerts. Note that concerts may be free, but many […]
Protest Held Outside Molson Coors Shareholders Meeting In Denver Teamsters Warn Shareholders Cutting US Production Will Hurt Workers, Consumers and Industry Released by Kara Deniz, teamster.org Today, Teamsters protested outside the Molson Coors annual meeting of […]
Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. Submitted for Your Consideration and Conversation A man is […]
An Oregon dog’s health suddenly deteriorated. The 10-year-old pet named Ollie became paralyzed inexplicable. His family was about to have him euthanised at their vet’s office, when the source of his paralysis was discovered — a tick […]
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