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Month: June 2016

Dan River power plant, Duke Energy, Helicopter coal ash flyover. Photo credit: Sanjay Suchak.
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Citizen Groups Take Duke Energy to Federal Court

June 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Coal Ash Pollution Issue at Duke Energy’s Mayo Site Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org The Southern Environmental Law, on behalf of the Roanoke River Basin Association, today brought a Clean Water Act enforcement action in federal court […]

The church at night. Source: Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Charleston SC.
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Charleston Anniversary Services to Include Prayers for Orlando

June 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

One-Year Anniversary Commemoration Service Held to Remember Charleston Victims and Pray for Orlando Civilitas Group partners with Mother Emanuel to Stand Against Hate and Call the Christian Church to Reconciliation, Unity and Love Released by Katie […]

Denver Broncos 2015 Super Bowl 50 Championship Ring (PRNewsFoto/Newell Brands).
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Denver Broncos Receive Super Bowl Championship Rings

June 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Handcrafted Rings Celebrate the Team’s Third Super Bowl Victory Released by Jeff Peterson, jostens.com The Denver Broncos presented players, coaches and football staff with their Super Bowl 50 championship rings during a private ceremony this […]

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Hemp Seed Shipped from Australia to the US

June 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

Ecofibre Sends 6 Tons Of Australian Certified Hemp Seed To USA And Prepares For Commercial Activities Via Its USA Subsidiary, United Life Science Released by Eric Wang (ecofibre.com.au) and John Ryan (unitedlifescience.com) Ecofibre is proud to announce that […]

Bigfoot Reporter on Shades of Grey - greyareanews.com
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Shades of Grey: Teen Issues

June 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

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. This is not just about the choices people make, but […]

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Chuckle of the Issue: Golfing

June 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

The new golfer muffed his tee shot into the woods, then hit the ball into a few trees, then proceeded to hit across the fairway into the woods on the other side. Finally, after banging away several […]

Cumulative median concentrations of pharmaceutical chemicals detected during the sampling conducted in June of 2014 in 59 small streams. The four urban study areas are shown in boxes, with details in the study. Source: USGS.gov.
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Pharmaceuticals Commonly Detected in Small Streams in the Southeastern US

June 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

At least one pharmaceutical chemical was detected in all 59 streams sampled Released by Alex Demas and Paul Bradley, US Geological Survey In a release dated May 25, 2016, and according to a new study by the US […]

The Rocky Mount Senior Center, 427 S Church Street, Rocky Mount NC.
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Senior Center Celebrates 10 Years with Summer Blast and Senior Day Vendor Fair

June 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The Rocky Mount Senior Center will host their annual Summer Blast on Thursday, June 16, 2016, from 11am to 2pm. The event features James Parker and the Electric […]

One of 5 Mexican Gray Wolf pups in the Iron Creek Pack observed during June 2015. This pup is about 7 weeks old. Photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Wolf Releases Stopped in New Mexico

June 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Court Grants the State of New Mexico Preliminary Injunction on Mexican Gray Wolf Releases US Fish and Wildlife Service Ordered to Stop All Future Releases Released by Catalina Tresky, defenders.org On June 10, 2016, a federal district […]

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Knightdale NC Holding Third Annual Celebration July 4th

June 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Town of Knightdale is planning fireworks, food trucks, vendors, music, and more for its annual July 4th Celebration. The free celebration is being held at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, in Knightdale NC. […]

Daddy Dont Go documentary is Directed By Emily Abt and Andrew Nam Chul Osborne. Official poster.
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“Daddy Don’t Go” Documentary Showing in Colorado Springs

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Daddy Don’t Go Documentary Highlights Economic Challenges Facing Fathers Film to Be Featured at the White House This Summer Released by Kristina Iodice, DHS Public Information Officer, elpasoco.com The challenges low income, single fathers face will be the focus […]

Source: Dunn Center for the Performing Arts, Rocky Mount NC.
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Dunn Center Lineup Released for Fall 2016

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Motoko Asano, for ncwc.edu The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts has released information on its shows coming in 2016. Shows planned include country music concerts, juggling performances, ballet performances, and more. The Dunn Center for […]

Denver County Fair Poster 2016, Denver CO.
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Denver County Fair Returns July 29-31

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tracy Weil, denvercountyfair.org Denver County Fair will be here before you know it!  Include us in your summer plans!  Tickets for the July 29-31, 2016, event are on sale here. Family-4-Packs and some other types are only available […]

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TVA Doubles Down on Coal Ash Cover Up Plan, Despite Growing Public Concern and Model of Other Utilities

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org As other utilities in the region commit to clean up toxic coal ash sites in response to growing public health concerns, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has finalized a plan […]

Downtown Rocky Mount's Lawn Chair Theatre returns for 2016. Source: www.downtownrockymount.com, Rocky Mount, NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Family fun returns to Lawn Chair Theatre

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Very few things can make people cheer, cry, and laugh, all within two hours, like a movie. This year’s movie choices at Lawn Chair Theatre will have viewers […]

Teen Summer Reading Program. Source: Maegen Wilson, Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County NC Summer Reading Programs

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Maegen Wilson, Assistant Director, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public Library has been busy preparing for this year’s Summer Reading Program. The goals of Summer Reading are: To encourage and motivate children and families to […]

Cherry Creek Arts Festival is coming up July 2-4, 2016, in Denver CO, with an Opening Gala on July 1, 2016. Source: cherrycreekartsfestival.org.
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Denver CO 26th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival is July 2-4

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Arts Festival Offers a World-Class Celebration of Visual, Culinary and Performing Arts Released by Cristina Ceballo, Blake Communications The streets of Cherry Creek North will be “Alive with Art” during the Cherry Creek Arts Festival […]

Howard Overton of Overton Productions is providing music for the Juneteenth event. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC, Louisburg NC.
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Juneteenth Celebration in Bunn NC on June 18

June 11, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Franklin County Arts Council Sponsors Juneteenth Celebration By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Franklin County Arts Council is hosting a free Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2016, 1-4pm, at BROAD community center, 583 Bunn Elementary School Road, in […]

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Puzzles Page: June 10, 2016

June 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 June 10 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.

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Coloradans Gather to Tell Commission to Protect Solar Energy

June 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Lauren Randall, sunrun.com via The Alliance for Solar Choice On June 9, 2016, more than one hundred Colorado solar energy workers, customers, and supporters gathered on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol to show […]

Bounce TV will carry Muhammad Ali's farewell procession through the streets of Louisville and his memorial service live, uninterrupted and commercial-free June 10, 2016. Bounce TV's coverage will begin at 9am ET with the procession, which will take Ali on a final journey through his beloved hometown of Louisville, passing memorable landmarks in his life. Bounce TV will also air the memorial service scheduled for 2pm ET. Between the procession and the service, Bounce TV will present The Greatest, the 1977 movie starring Ali as himself. (PRNewsFoto/Bounce TV).
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Muhammad Ali Procession and Memorial Service Live on Bounce TV

June 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Bounce TV to Air Uninterrupted and Commercial-Free on Friday The Greatest (1977), Starring Ali as Himself, To Be Seen Between Events Released by Jim Weiss, BounceTV.com Bounce TV will carry Muhammad Ali’s farewell procession through the streets […]

Goya Foods Collaborates with Artist Dave Ortiz to Celebrate "The Goya Series" Pop Art Collection & Goya's 80th Anniversary (PRNewsFoto/Goya Foods).
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Goya Foods Goes Artistic for 80th Anniversary

June 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Special Collaboration With Nuyorican Artist Dave Ortiz To Celebrate 80th Anniversary Of Goya Foods Released by Natalie J. Maniscalco, retromedianyc.com Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, collaborates with Nuyorican artist Dave […]

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The Strange-ness: Streets Change with Rain

June 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

A group in Boston has inscribed poetry on the streets of Boston MA; poetry that is only seen when it rains. Using stencils and water repellent, the poems are placed on a sidewalk or similar […]

2014 Prize Winner Nadia Sablin's book cover. Source: firstbookprizephoto.com.
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Photography Contest Call for Entries: Win Includes Book Publication

June 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

CDS/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography Offers Artists Series Review, Chance for Their Photographs to Be Published The CDS/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography offers photographers an opportunity to publish a first book. The prize is […]

Dr. Nicholas Pediaditakis, founder of Alkyonis Mental Health Center, Raleigh NC.
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Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: Why It Is More Difficult to Be a Woman

June 8, 2016 Dr Nicholas Pediaditakis

 Contributed by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA Being alive ought to be, and is, a wonderful adventure – and should not treated as a disease, in spite of adversities and circumstances like living in a bad […]

Fire Chief Mike Varnell (center) holding the award. He is pictured with the IAFC (International Association of Fire Chiefs) board. Source: Tameka Norman, City of Rocky Mount, NC.
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Rocky Mount Fire Department One of Two in Country to Earn National Award

June 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Rocky Mount Fire Department is one of two fire departments in the country to earn national award Rocky Mount, N.C.-Making a positive difference in the Rocky Mount […]

Source: Ball Corporation, Broomfield CO.
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Ball’s “Let’s Can Hunger” Food Drive Impacts Local Communities

June 4, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Renee Robinson, ball.com During Ball Corporation’s 2016 “Let’s Can Hunger” food drive, the company’s North American employees collected more than 210,000 pounds of canned food and raised $58,000 in employee donations. In total, this will […]

Source: Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC, Winston-Salem NC.
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US Coast Guard Awards Five Year Contract To Piedmont Propulsion Systems

June 4, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Sammy Oakley, Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC (PPS) a five-year contract to provide repair and overhaul services for the Hamilton Sundstrand 14RF propeller […]

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