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Month: October 2017

Dr. Nicholas Pediaditakis, founder of Alkyonis Mental Health Center, Raleigh NC.
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Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: Opioids and Us — A Perfect Storm

October 31, 2017 Dr Nicholas Pediaditakis

By Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD Recently with opioids, we are facing a perfect storm. Let me explain. When atmospheric conditions are just right (like temperature, wind, and atmospheric pressure) and they act in unison, the result […]

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Report: Corporate Stranglehold On World’s Food Supply Tightening

October 31, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Mute Schimpf,  Friends of the Earth Europe New research published on October 31, 2017 shows the dramatic impacts of the global food system being rapidly monopolised by ever-fewer, ever-larger corporations at every stage of the […]

November to Remember Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show is November 18, 2017, in Bunn NC.
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November to Remember Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show is Nov. 18

October 30, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley Vehicles will be converging on Bunn, North Carolina for the November to Remember Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The show vehicles, vendors, and more will be spread across the Montclair […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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Upcoming Arts and Community Events at Rocky Mount’s Imperial Centre

October 29, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tracy Grosner, Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences a series of community events, workshops, and arts classes coming up, both free and low cost. Unless otherwise noted, these […]

The Grey Area News reporter in Shades of Grey
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Shades of Grey: Halloween Attraction

October 28, 2017 Frank 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 […]

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Grand Opening postcard. Source: Wilson Downtown Development Corporation, Wilson, North Carolina
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Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Ribbon Cutting is Nov. 2, NC Whirligig Festival Follows on Nov. 4-5

October 27, 2017 Kay Whatley

The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park its Grand Opening is Thursday, November 2, 2017, 4-10pm. This City of Wilson, North Carolina event includes a ribbon cutting, speeches, and activities for all. Arrive in-advance of 4pm, with enough time […]

Zebulon United Methodist Church in Zebulon NC. Photo Source: ZebulonUMC Facebook.
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Zebulon UMC Holding Coat Drive, Community Giveaway

October 27, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Donate Your Gently Used Coats and More By Cindy Privette, Zebulon United Methodist Church If you have coats that your children have outgrown or that you no longer wear, why not donate them to help […]

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Puzzles Page:  October 27, 2017

October 27, 2017 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2017 October 27 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.  

One of the many products affected under the Mann Produce recall for possible Listeria contamination. Source: US FDA
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“Minimally Processed” Vegetable Products Recalled for Possible Listeria

October 26, 2017 Kay Whatley

Originally published October 23; updated October 26, 2017 with additional recalls at end. On October 19, 2017, Mann Packing of Salinas, California issued a voluntarily recall of minimally processed vegetable products for possible contaminated with Listeria […]

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Chuckle of the Issue: Clown Around

October 26, 2017 Kay Whatley

Just as little Jimmy’s party was getting started, the monsters came upon the town. Having just escaped from the nearby castle, they were hungry and looking for food. Two of the monsters began eating the […]

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Assessing Western NC Damages from Monday Storms

October 26, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Experts Survey Damage From Storms in Western NC Counties, Confirm Tornadoes in Cleveland and Rutherford Counties Cleanup and damage assessment work continues in several western North Carolina counties after Monday’s strong storms and tornadoes. Initial […]

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North Carolina Launches Website to Track Disaster Work

October 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Rebuild.nc.gov site offers up-to-the-minute data as Hurricane Matthew recovery moves into the next phase with allocations to local governments, housing buyouts and elevation By Maggie Bizzell, North Carolina Department of Information Technology North Carolina has added […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson NC Area Library Events for Nov. 2017

October 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Will Robinson, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public library offers public programs throughout November at the Main Library, 249 Nash Street West Wilson, North Carolina. In addition to Main Library programs listed, branch library and […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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First Friday Returns in November with More Activities, Additional Location

October 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC First Friday returns Friday, November 3, 2017, 6-9pm. This year, the First Friday event includes an additional location for activities coordinated by the Twin Counties Young Professionals. […]

Hurricane flooding. Source: North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
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$15 Million Program Available to Help Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Matthew

October 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

Small Businesses Can Now Apply for Additional Disaster Recovery Assistance Small businesses affected by Hurricane Matthew should apply now for $15 million in financing from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and nonprofit lenders, Governor […]

Airlie Gardens' Enchanted Airlie. Photo courtesy of Brett Cottrell, NHCNC
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Airlie Gardens, Fireworks, Flotilla to Launch Carolina Holidays

October 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Flotilla Week Launches The Carolina Holidays Nov. 22-26 in Wrightsville Beach By Janine Powell (Enchanted Airlie, Airlie Gardens) and Shannon Friedrichs/Linda Brown (North Carolina Holiday Flotilla) Thanksgiving week, known as flotilla week in Wrightsville Beach, […]

Logo Source: Sierra Club
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Sierra Club Demands Investigation of Puerto Rico Energy Contract

October 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

The Sierra Club is demanding an immediate demand for Congress to investigate the circumstances surrounding the awarding of a three hundred million dollar ($300,000,000) electric reconstruction contract to a small Montana firm of two employees, […]

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored - greyareanews.com
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct 26-29

October 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains / Five County area of Eastern NC). Piedmont and […]

Monarch Butterfly. Source: National Wildlife Federation
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Arvada, Colorado Surpasses Goals on Mayor’s Monarch Pledge

October 24, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Majestic View Nature Center Encourages Continuing Efforts By Maria VanderKolk, arvada.org The City’s Majestic View Nature Center (MVNC) helped Arvada become one of only three Colorado cities — Arvada, Denver, and Lafayette — in 2017 […]

Letters About Literature program, by the US Library of Congress.
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Library of Congress Kicks Off Writing Competition for Young Readers

October 24, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Benny Seda-Galarza, Kathleen McGuigan, and Laura Rivas The Letters About Literature program kicks off its 25th annual competition, run by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, with a special webinar for educators interested […]

East RegionalLibrary in Knightdale NC. Photo Source: WakeGOV.
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Knightdale NC Library Events Announced for Nov. 2017

October 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale NC, is part of the Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) system. During November, a variety of events are planned, for adults and children. Registration is required […]

Winter Farmers Market opens November 1, 2017. Source: The Crossing at Hollar Mill, Hickory NC.
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Winter Farmers Market in Hickory NC Opens Nov. 1

October 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

The Crossing at Hollar Mill is delighted to announce the second annual Winter Farmers Market! The concept of this market began a few years ago when Sarah Wood and Robert Locke saw an opportunity to […]

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The Strange-ness: True Tale #2

October 23, 2017 Kay Whatley

It’s that time of year: dark nights, Halloween, strange costumes, and spooky tales. When the tales are true… well, it can make the cool evenings scarier and send a chill down your spine. Here is […]

Section of the new Wendell NC walking trail. Source: Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell, North Carolina
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Wendell NC New Walking Trail Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 31

October 23, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 9am, the Town of Wendell will celebrate the completion of the walking trail around the ball field at Wendell Park, 601 West Third […]

Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC
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“Pride and Prejudice” Performance Among Fall Events Headed to Imperial Centre

October 23, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Jane Austin’s beloved book, Pride and Prejudice, comes to life at the Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences October 26-29, 2017. Showtimes are […]

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Four NC Communities Are Seeking Amazon’s HQ2 Project

October 23, 2017 Kay Whatley

Community leaders in four North Carolina locations are hoping Amazon will choose them for the company’s second headquarters site. Last month, Amazon announced its intention to locate a second headquarters facility somewhere in the United […]

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Eastern NC Business Events and Networking Nov. 2017

October 23, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Some events are organized by SCORE at area locations. SCORE — the […]

Honeybee photo. Source: NC Extension Service, www.ces.ncsu.edu
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NC Farmland Preservation and Beehive Grant Applications Due By Dec. 15

October 23, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Dewitt Hardee, NCDA&CS Farmland Preservation North Carolina county governments, nonprofit groups, and certified beekeepers pursuing farmland preservation projects and beehive grants have until December 15, 2017 to apply for funding assistance from the North […]

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