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Puzzles Page: April 28, 2017
Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2017 April 28 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
Month: April 2017
local-nc
Rocky Mount Police Department to Hold Meeting on “National Night Out” Interest
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount On Thursday, May 4, 2017, starting at 6pm, the Rocky Mount Police Department will hold an interest meeting for those who would like to host a “National Night […]
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NASA Spacecraft Dives Between Saturn and Its Rings
By Preston Dyches (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Dwayne Brown and Laurie Cantillo (NASA HQ) NASA’s Cassini spacecraft is back in contact with Earth after its successful first-ever dive through the narrow gap between the planet Saturn and […]
food
Hash Browns Recalled for “Extraneous Golf Ball Materials”
*Updated April 27, 2017* McCain Foods USA, Inc. Expands Voluntary Recall of Frozen Hash Browns to include Wegman’s Retail Brand On April 26, 2017, McCain Foods USA, Inc. announced it was expanding the voluntary recall […]
events
Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Apr. 27-30
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 […]
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Wildlife Crossings Lower Collision Numbers
Have you seen a wildlife crossing photo shared online, often from Europe? These photos depict wildlife bridges over highways, often with animals safely moving overhead while cars flow underneath. Now, wildlife and cars are separated in […]
local-nc
Tar River to Crest Tonight: Rocky Mount Expects Localized Flooding
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Conditions in the city of Rocky Mount and throughout the Twin Counties have worsened due to heavy rains over the past three days. Locally heavy rains and rain […]
events
A Murderous Comedy Plays Central NC
Broadway’s Joe DiPietro’s “Art Of Murder” Lands Center Stage at The Barn By Nate Alston, barndinner.com Spring has sprung at the country’s longest running dinner theatre and with it comes a suspenseful nail-biter! The Barn Dinner […]
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North Carolinians Urged to Be Careful of Flooding
Major Flooding, Evacuations Possible in Tarboro, Windsor, Greenville as Rivers Crest By Ford Porter, nc.gov Following unusually heavy rains across the state, the Governor is urging North Carolinians to watch for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid […]
local-nc
Franklin County Arts Cinco de Mayo Celebration is May 5
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 4pm until 7pm, at the UpFront Gallery in downtown Franklinton NC, with an arts exhibit […]
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Top Ten Results Released for 2017 Carolina Cup
Annabel Anderson of New Zealand Earns 5th Carolina Cup, Titouan Puyo of France Repeats in Men’s Division By Mark Schmidt (Wrightsville Beach Paddle Club) and Robert Butler (www.RBButler.com) “Winning once is hard, performing and winning consistently […]
national
Pet Food Recalled for Euthanasia Drug Contamination (Updated)
*Updated with additional recall April 25, 2017.* Party Animal Recalls Dog Food The safety of pets is and always will be our first priority. We sincerely regret the reports of the discomfort experienced by the […]
chuckles
Chuckle of the Issue: Baseball
One Day the Devil challenged the Lord to a baseball game. Smiling the Lord proclaimed, “You don’t have a chance, I have Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and all the greatest players up here”. “Yes”, snickered […]
food
Over 130,000 Pounds of Sausage Recalled, Inedible
Uncle John’s Pride, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination By Kristen Booze, fsis.usda.gov Uncle John’s Pride, LLC., a Tampa, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 139,909 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked meat and poultry […]
events
Play Depicting King’s Last Night to Open at Booker T. Theater
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount In American history, many days are regarded as pivotal, and there are very few more important than April 3, 1968, the night the Civil Rights Movement lost its […]
editorial
Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: The Folly of Our Responses to Terrorist Acts
Editorial by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA Our exaggerated responses, both by the officials and the media, while self-serving with the created big hullabaloo, to terrorist acts are in fact aiding and abetting their intended goals. We […]
local-nc
Building Worlds with Sci-fi Writer Micheal Nelson
By Donna Campbell Smith Micheal Lee Nelson lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina with his fiancée, a pair of sugar gliders, a pair of convertible cars and their matching car payments. By the way, Mich-e-a-l […]
editorial
Detroit Needs Affordable Water, Not More Shutoffs
Statement by Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch Via Kate Fried, fwwatch.org “Nearly three years after it started an aggressive plan to shut off water service to households that are delinquent on their water bills, […]
news
National Volunteer Week in NC is Apr. 23-29
North Carolinians Encouraged to Get Involved in Local Communities By Ford Porter, nc.gov Governor Roy Cooper has declared April 23-29, 2017, National Volunteer Week in North Carolina. “Every North Carolinian can play a role in improving […]
events
Rocky Mount Ramping Up for Summer Events
The City of Rocky Mount keeps summers busy, with free concerts, movies, and special events — and not just on weekends. Check out some of the planned events. This is a special year for the […]
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Puzzles Page: April 21, 2017
Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2017 April 21 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
national
Arctic River Ice Deposits Rapidly Disappearing
Changes Could Impact Wildlife That Depends on Arctic Rivers By Nanci Bompey (American Geophysical Union), Valerie Osowski (Michigan State University), and Emily Williams (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) Climate change is causing thick ice deposits that form […]
farmgarden
NC Strawberry Growers Expect Second Wave of Crop
Events Planned in May in Raleigh, Colfax, and Charlotte NC By Dexter Hill, NCDA&CS It has been about a month since most areas of North Carolina saw their last freeze, and for local strawberry growers and […]
events
Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Apr. 20-23
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 […]
farmgarden
Public Support Needed for NC Pilot Program Farmers Seedless Due to DEA
Help is needed from Advocates and Supporters of NC Industrial Hemp Farming, and the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) Board of Directors and its Volunteers issued a plea asking for the public’s help. The […]
events
Bailey NC Chamber Holding Flea, Craft Fair on Apr. 22
It’s that time again! The Bailey Chamber of Commerce’s outdoor shopping experience is coming up this weekend. The annual Flea Market and Craft Fair is Saturday, April 22, 2017, 8am-2pm. Head to 6488 Main Street, in Bailey NC, […]
events
Something for Everyone at Wendell NC 2017 Events
By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell For more information on these upcoming community events and other happenings, visit the town website at www.townofwendell.com. Public Safety Day 2017 Saturday, May 6, 2017 @ 10am-2pm Held in […]
local-nc
HUD Delays Cause Change to Rocky Mount Consolidated Plan Display Period
By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount typically receives a certain amount of funding known as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME program grant funds from the US Department […]