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Home2016October

Month: October 2016

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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America Recycles Day to Return Nov. 12

October 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount On Saturday, November 12, 2016, Keep America Beautiful (KAB) of Rocky Mount, Nash and Edgecombe counties, will host a recycling event for America Recycles Day. The […]

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ICAPP Issues Recall of Frozen Strawberries for Hepatitus A

October 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

The FDA, CDC and state and local officials are investigating 134 hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections linked to frozen strawberries in smoothies served in Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurant locations, including North Carolina The International Company […]

2016 Lung Cancer Survivors Super Bowl Challenge winner Kim Ringen. Source: PRNewsFoto/Team Draft - Chris Draft Family.
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Former NFL Linebacker Chris Draft Launches Super Bowl Challenge

October 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

Third Annual Super Bowl Challenge to Raise Lung Cancer Awareness and Research Dollars Released by Randall Hawkins for Chris Draft Family Foundation November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and former NFL linebacker and international health care […]

Broughton Hospital. Photo: M. Langley.
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A Little Bit of History: Broughton Hospital

October 31, 2016 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina is a broad state that offers everything from the beaches to the mountains and lots of interesting things in between. So if you ever decide to hop onto I-40 and head west just […]

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The Strange-ness: Morpheus Bridge Spectre

October 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

For Halloween, let’s look at a local “legend”. We’ll visit the Morpheus Bridge on the aptly named Morpheus Bridge Road in Wendell, North Carolina. The story goes that a mother, father, and child — alledgedly a daughter — were driving along […]

The Grey Area News reporter in Shades of Grey
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Shades of Grey: R-rated Movies

October 30, 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 […]

Source: Cucalorus, Wilmington NC.
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Cucalorus Film Festival Full Schedule Released

October 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

Features World Premieres, Indie Favorites, and Innovative Speakers By Becca Ederer, Cucalorus Film Festival The 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival and Connect Conference takes over the historic streets of downtown Wilmington NC, November 9-13, 2016, for a weekend […]

2,000 pound Kodiak Bear being observed by visitors on record-breaking walkway. Source: PRNewsFoto/The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, Colorado.
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Largest Carnivore Sanctuary In The World Breaks World Record

October 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Pat Craig, The Wild Animal Sanctuary Preparations are underway for what will be a record-setting event for a Colorado-based non-profit organization.  On Monday, October 31, 2016 The Wild Animal Sanctuary will celebrate a […]

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Standing Rock Statements Released Following Police Actions

October 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

On October 27, 2016, hundreds of law enforcement, people in military garb, and military-style vehicles pushed back on the water protectors at the Cannon Ball Ranch encampment in North Dakota protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Following […]

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Puzzles Page: October 28, 2016

October 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 October 28 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.  

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A Little Bit of History: Fort Macon

October 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

Drive a little more than two hours from Wilson, Rocky Mount, or Zebulon to Atlantic Beach. Then, make a left and drive up East Fort Macon Road until you run out of road. You’ll be at Fort […]

Powwow flyer. Note the NEW DATES are Oct. 28-29, 2016. This gathering was postponed due to Hurricane Matthew.
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Native American Powwow in Fayetteville NC Gets New Dates — Oct. 28-29

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

The 7th annual Running Water Singers Powwow, postponed by Hurricane Matthew, is rescheduled to October 28-29, 2016. All are welcome to come and watch the dances, meet artists and crafters, and enjoy Native American foods. This event […]

Source: Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona.
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Group Calls on President to Power Federal Buildings With Solar

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Plan Would Help US Meet Climate Targets, Support Wildlife-friendly Energy The Center for Biological Diversity today urged President Obama to lead by example in the transition to a clean, just energy economy by installing solar […]

Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Logo, Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale Adds Donation Location to Help Flooded Communities

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

“A Call For Support – Helping Those in Need!” Released by Patrice Bayyan and Nathan Ray, Knightdale Chamber of Commerce In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, many towns and communities all over Eastern North Carolina are […]

Source: Lubee Bat Conservancy, Gainesville, Florida, lubee.org.
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Bacardi Installs Bat Caves

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Installation at Bottling Plant Designed to Save Bats Released by Amy Federman, bacardi.com Bacardi gives new meaning to the phrase, “to the bat cave,” as a team of employees, in partnership with Lubee Bat Conservancy, […]

Fiddle Diddles LullaBelay. Source: CPSC.gov.
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Fiddle Diddles Recalls Car Seat Strap Systems

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Fiddle Diddles LullaBelay Recall Due to Potential Choking Hazard On October 25, 2016, a recall was issued through the Consumer Product Safety Commission for the LullaBelay car seat strap systems. The carabiners attached to the […]

Photo Contest Celebration flyer. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Library Clubs Invite Participation

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, hosts several club which meet monthly. Come and find out what they are all about. All three clubs are free and open to the public, and there is […]

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Chuckle of the Issue: Ghost Encounter

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

There was a haunted house on the outskirts of the town which was avoided by the town folk — the ghost which resided there was feared by all. However, an enterprising journalist decided to get the […]

Hemp Oil photo source NCDA&CS.
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission to Hold First Meeting on Nov. 1

October 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Dr. Sandy Stewart and Lori Pfister, NCDA&CS Research Stations Division The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. This first official commission meeting will be […]

Dickey's Barbecue Pit hosts not-so-spooky costume contest for Halloween, free meals for kids. Source: PRNewsFoto/Dickey's Barbecue Pit.
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The Strange-ness: Wear a Big Yellow Cup Costume, Win Free Barbecue

October 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Cash Prizes for Costume Submissions, and Kids in Costume Eat Free All Day on Halloween Released by Michelle George and Callie Head, dickeys.com It’s almost Halloween, and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is […]

Denver Arts Week takes place November 4-12, 2016. Source: PRNewsFoto/VISIT DENVER, The Convention and Visitors Bureau, Denver, Colorado.
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Denver Arts Week Celebrates 10th Anniversary

October 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Eight-day Citywide Festival Celebrates Denver’s Creative Community with Hundreds of Events Drawing Thousands of People Released by Jesse Davis, Ashley Taufen, and Rochelle Jones, www.visitdenver.com Denver Arts Week, an annual celebration of The Mile High City’s vibrant […]

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Shades of Grey: Domestic Violence

October 25, 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 […]

Dracula rescheduled due to Hurricane Matthew, new dates released. Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC.
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“Dracula” Rescheduled in Rocky Mount NC, 50% of Proceeds to Benefit United Way

October 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount has rescheduled the performances of “Dracula.” Based on the novel by Bram Stoker and directed by Brooke Edwards, artistic and managing director for the […]

Source: SKUNKLOCK LLC.
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SkunkLock Poised to Deliver World’s First Deterrent Bike Lock

October 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

When a Thief Tries to Break It, a Potent, Stinking Formula Escapes From the Lock Released by Daniel P. Idzkowski, Skunklock LLC SkunkLock, the creators of the world’s first deterrent bike lock, achieved its funding goal via IndieGoGo […]

Pumpkins, ornamental. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Census Bureau Released Halloween Numbers

October 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

“Profile American Facts for Features” for Halloween With less than two weeks to go before Halloween, the US Census Bureau released facts and figures related to October 31, 2016. Numbers reported by the Census Burea are […]

Martin Luther King Jr NYWTS by Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer, Library of Congress, New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Source: Wikipedia.org.
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State of NC Martin Luther King Jr Grant Proposal Deadline Extended

October 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE: The grant application deadline has been extended to November 20, 2016.** By Jacquie Jeffers, NC Martin Luther King, Jr. Commissioner As the North Carolina Martin Luther King, Jr. Commissioner, I encourage nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations to apply now for the […]

Pamela Wyrick Andrejev. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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Franklin County Arts Council Observes Native American Heritage Month

October 24, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The Franklin County Arts Council will be Honoring National Native American Heritage Month with presentations and Art Exhibits by Artists Pamela Wyrick Andrejev  and Linda Wade Saturday, November 5, […]

Writer and journalist Jane Falkner. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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FCAC Hosts Afternoon Tea with Journalist Jane Falkner on Nov. 12

October 23, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) will host its November tea with writer and journalist Jane Falkner. The Afternoon Tea will be held Saturday, November 12, 2016, at 3 pm, […]

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