By Edgar Lobaton and Matt Shipman, NCSU New research from North Carolina State University offers insights into how far and how fast cyborg cockroaches – or biobots – move when exploring new spaces. The work moves researchers closer […]
Editorial by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA Religious narratives and practices are almost universal. All such narratives share certain characteristics centered around a powerful deity, whether it is called God, Theos, Gott, Dieu, Allah, Elloheim, YHWH, or […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, FCACarts.org Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team brought singers and poets together for an open mic Saturday afternoon, February 25, 2017. The event celebrated Black History Month with a theme of […]
Manzana Products Co., Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Apple Sauces Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material By Michael Calvo, Manzana Products Co On February 25, 2017, Manzana Products Co., Inc. issued a voluntarily recall for three […]
By Will Robinson, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public library has released a list of upcoming programs offered to the public this March at the Main Library and county Branch libraries. In addition to the […]
**UPDATE: Shadow the leopard passed away at the Virginia SPCA on February 23, 2017. Our original article from February 9 is included below.** ______________________________________ Despite the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) focus on […]
When East Wake Academy teacher, Jessie Weaver, sought a community service project, a parent referred her to Kindred Spirits Farm. The students needed to provide service, and the horse farm had work to be done. Students […]
Spring is around the corner. Warm days are increasing in Eastern North Carolina. Small businesses, organizations, farms, and handmade goods sellers who are seeking public vendor opportunities have spots opening soon. The list below shows […]
By J.D. Harrington (NASA HQ), Jan Wittry (Glenn Research Center), and Erica Turner (Lockheed Martin Communications) Supersonic passenger airplanes are another step closer to reality as NASA and Lockheed Martin begin the first high-speed wind tunnel […]
Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2017 February 24 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC On Saturday, March 11, 2017, 10am-1pm, area residents have an opportunity to rid their homes of old electronics, unwanted and unused prescription drugs, paper, and more during […]
By Elizabeth Landau (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Felicia Chou and Sean Potter (NASA Headquarters) NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope has revealed the first known system of seven Earth-size planets around a single star. Three of these planets are […]
By Cassady Craighill, Greenpeace In solidarity with the water protectors at Standing Rock who are scheduled to be forcibly removed by the Trump administration at 2pm local time on February 22, 2017, Greenpeace USA Climate […]
According to the Nash County Extension Service, this beekeeping essay contest is about to close, with entries due this Friday. Honey bees are hardworking, tirelessly gathering nectar and pollen to share with their hive. They […]
By Chester Williams, A Better Chance A Better Community (ABC2) ABC2 World Changers presents this first-annual Teen Unity Summit to bring together young people to highlight social issues impacting teens today. A focus on building self-awareness, self-esteem, a […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. Contact information or RSVP deadlines, where applicable, have been included. Events below range […]
The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) 2017 Come to the Table Conference is a biennial gathering of food, faith, and farm advocates focused on relieving hunger and strengthening local, sustainable agriculture in North Carolina. This year’s conference […]
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC When your mission is “to serve the city of Rocky Mount by protecting lives and property through quality and excellence in service,” then it is vital to […]
By Phillip A. Smith II, Wendell Parks and Recreation Mayor Virginia Gray proclaimed March 17, 2017, as Arbor Day for the Town of Wendell, North Carolina. The Wendell Tree Board plans to hold multiple events celebrating Arbor […]
By Jonas Silver, Town of Knightdale The Knightdale Town Council and Staff announced the design of a new permanent stage for Knightdale Station Park Amphitheater. The announcement was made on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the council’s […]
By Lauren Lipuma (American Geophysical Union), Mari N. Jensen (University of Arizona), and Jim Beers (Colorado State University) Warming in the 21st century reduced Colorado River flows by at least 0.5 million acre-feet, about the amount […]
Georgia Tech Awards Ivan Allen Jr. Prize to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter By Lance Wallace, comm.gatech.edu On February 17, 2017, Georgia Institute of Technology President G.P. “Bud” Peterson awarded the 2017 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for […]
By Pat Craig, The Wild Animal Sanctuary The Wild Animal Sanctuary, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit Wildlife Sanctuary, has successfully rescued three Bengal Tigers, two African Lions, and two Grizzly Bears from inhumane conditions at a closed zoo in Colon, Argentina. The […]
On Valentine’s day, a couple drove down the road for miles, not saying a word. They had been talking earlier, and the discussion led to an argument. So now, they drove along in silence. They […]
By Jack Ruff, NCDA&CS On February 16, 2017, it was announced that the NC Tomato Growers Association will conduct a statewide referendum in March to continue the $20 per acre assessment on harvested commercial tomatoes. […]
The State of North Carolina, by way of the Governor’s Office, has announced rewards being offered for leads in law enforcement cases across the state. Releases cover Halifax, Johnston, Durham, and Surry county events. Contact information […]
Lowe’s Hiring More Than 1,700 US Employees To Provide Personalized Customer Support, with Full-time roles Based in Indianapolis IN, Albuquerque NM, and Wilkesboro NC By Ashley Glasser and Sarah Lively, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Each week, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. […]
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