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Puzzles Page: August 26, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 August 26 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.
Month: August 2016
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Spitzer Space Telescope Begins ‘Beyond’ Phase
Released by Elizabeth Landau (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) Celebrating the spacecraft’s ability to push the boundaries of space science and technology, NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope team has dubbed the next phase of its journey “Beyond.” “Spitzer […]
local-nc
Rocky Mount NC to Begin After School Programs on August 29
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount will begin offering its after school programs starting Monday, August 29, 2016. The programs will continue through Friday, June 9, 2017. The city has […]
events
Banned Books Are The Focus of Library Event, Video
Banned Books Week is coming up September 25-October 1, 2016. This annual event draws attention to the ongoing issues with banning of old and new books, and celebrates the freedom to read in the US. Braswell […]
events
Music Lineup for NC State Fair Includes Local Bands
NC State Fair’s Homegrown Music Fest Lineup Set 117 Concerts Slated for Three Stages Released by Sarah Ray, NC State Fair North Carolina’s musical talent and stylistic range run deep, and visitors to the 2016 […]
national
Potential Pipeline Impact on Water in WV, VA and NC
Guidances Released on Monitoring Water Supplies Released by Rick Webb, Dominion Pipeline Monitoring Coalition The Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance (ABRA) has released a report for landowners and water providers concerned about the potential impacts of pipeline […]
national
NFL Joining PSAs Encouraging Prostate Screenings
National Football League Alumni Association and Cancer Treatment Centers of America® Team Up for “Prostate Pep Talk” Legendary Coaches Herm Edwards, Dick Vermeil, and Bill Cowher encourage men to get screened Released by Ellen Crane, ctca-hope.com […]
events
Initiative, Tomorrow Together, Promoting Unity, Empathy and Service Launches Today
New National Initiative in Recognition of 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Released by Emily Walsh, 9/11 Day An influential national coalition is urging Americans to put aside their differences for the upcoming 15th anniversary of 9/11, and […]
news
Colorado Launches First Low-Income Rooftop Solar Project
Partners Come Together to Demonstrate Feasibility of Combining Energy Efficiency and Rooftop Solar to Help Address Energy Burden Released by Heatheryn Higgins (Colorado Energy Office), Howard Brooks (Energy Resource Center), and Patrice Lehermeier (Colorado Springs […]
national
USDA Shares School Lunches Food Safety Tips
Back-To-School Food Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers Released by the USDA Food Safety Education Staff Back to school, back to the books, back in the saddle, or back in the car for those of […]
news
Adoptive Homes Sought as NC Foster Care Surges
Release by Dillard Spring (CHSNC.org) via Robert B Butler (NCPressRelease.org) As of July 31, 2016, more than 10,400 children are in foster care in North Carolina — almost a 25-percent increase over a five-year low recorded in […]
editorial
Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: The Tyranny of I
What is Wrong with “Me, Me, Me” Editorial by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA Each culture does influence the individual. He lives in, specifically, their inborn temperament in addition to the influence they receive from the upbringing […]
events
Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 26-28
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]
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Franklin County Arts Council Photo Guild Announces 2016 Show
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Photographers of all ages and skill level are invited to participate in the 2016 Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Photography Guild Show. The reception and opening of […]
national
Three Brands Of Frozen Cut Corn Recalled for Possible Listeria
Released by Steve Davis, Cambridge Farms, LLC Cambridge Farms, LLC of Lancaster, PA is recalling the below products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and […]
events
Enjoy International Food and Music in Wendell NC
Originally published August 1, 2016; new poster added (below) on August 20, 2016. The 2016 International Food and Music Festival planning is underway. Shirts have been designed, raffle tickets printed, and entertainment and vendors are […]
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Puzzles Page: August 19, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 August 19 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.
local-nc
Town of Knightdale Fire Department Awarded FEMA SAFER Grant
By Lawrence Capps, Police Chief and Interim PIO The local leaders of many rapidly growing communities in North Carolina are often faced with a common challenge – how to ensure that public safety services are adequately […]
events
Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 19-21
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]
national
For-Profit Prisons to be Phased Out
In a statement released by the US Department of Justice on August 18, 2016, Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates announced that the federal government is going to end the for-profit prison system. Her statement is […]
events
Franklin County NC Poetry Workshop Facilitated by Dasan Ahanu
By Donna Campbell Smith, Assistant Coordinator, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team will sponsor a poetry workshop titled “Finding the Words-Making Them Work” with facilitator, Dasan Ahanu. The workshop is scheduled for […]
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Centennial Celebration at Mount Mitchell State Park on August 27-28
Released by Charlie Peek, ncparks.gov North Carolina State Parks will hold its second Signature Centennial Celebration August 27-28, 2016, at Mount Mitchell State Park– the site where the 100-year history of the state’s system of protected lands for […]
events
NC Fishing Events Geared Toward Grandparents on Sept. 10
North Carolina State Parks are hosting two events geared toward grandparents, schedule for September 10, 2016, in two NC parks. Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 11, 2016. More on this annual day is included after […]
news
NC Initiative One of Federal Grant Recipents
Federal Agency Announces $21 Million to Expand Impact of Community Solutions that Work Friends of the Children, the North Carolina Partnership for Children, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, and United Way of Central Indiana awarded […]
news
Colorado State Fair to Include Free Entertainment
Released by Christi Lightcap, state.co.us The Colorado State Fair kicks off next week with a wide variety of free events that are sure to please every fair goer. Free opportunities include: The Agricultural Pavilion, presented by […]
national
Curry Blends Recalled for Lead Contamination
**Updated August 18, 2016** Oriental Packing Co. Inc. Issues Alert On Lead In Curry Powder Oriental Packing Co., Inc., Miami, Florida is recalling approximately 377,000 lbs. of the following blended seasoning curry products because it […]
national
$17.8 Million Awarded to Cultivate the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
Released by Kelly Flynn, USDA In a meeting with new and beginning farmers at Iowa State University on August 17, 2016, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new investment of $17.8 million for 37 projects to help […]
editorial
Fall Means Watch Out for Webs!
Editorial by Kay Whatley North Carolina’s long list of creepy, crawly, biting things may be daunting. One group of crawlies which are at their peak during August and the Fall are Orbweaver spiders. Leave your porch light […]