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Month: October 2017

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Environmental Groups Reach Settlement in NC Public Records Act Case

October 5, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kathleen Sullivan (selcnc.org) and  Maia Raposo (waterkeeper.org) In a major win for transparency, the Southern Environmental Law Center and Waterkeeper Alliance on October 5, 2017, announced they have reached a settlement in a dispute […]

Debris burning. Source: NC Forest Service, ncforestservice.gov.
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NC Forest Service Offers Tips to Prevent Wildfires

October 5, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Brian R. Haines, NC Forest Service As fall wildfire season approaches, the N.C. Forest Service encourages North Carolinians to heed the call of National Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2017, and take steps to ensure […]

Understudy map. Source: Stephanie Blake, Blake Communications
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Denver Theatre District Launches “Understudy” Art Space

October 5, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

On October 8, 2017, the Denver Theatre District (DTD) will officially launch Understudy, a first-of-its-kind arts and culture experimental space, located in the Colorado Convention Center at 890 C 14th Street, Denver, Colorado.  Understudy is a 700-square-foot […]

Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down trophies. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC. Credit: Garry Hodges.
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BBQ Throw Down to Feature BBQ, Classic Cars, Tours and More

October 5, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The 10th annual Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down will be held on the lawn of the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station Friday, October 13, […]

Pet evacuation from disaster. Source: Humane Society of the US
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SPCA of Wake County Partners with HSUS to Take in Homeless Pets from Puerto Rico

October 5, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the SPCA of Wake County are partnering to bring more than 100 homeless pets from Puerto Rico to safety in North Carolina. The SPCA of Wake […]

An example sexual assault kit. Many kits go untested for months or years, leaving victims waiting and potentially allowing offenders to escape detection. Source: End The Backlog.
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Twenty Jurisdictions Receive $34 Million in Federal Funding to Support Comprehensive Rape Kit Reform

October 4, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Melissa Schwartz, joyfulheartfoundation.org The Joyful Heart Foundation, one of the leading advocacy organizations working toward nationwide rape kit reform, today applauded awards by the federal government of more than $34 million in grants to address the backlog of […]

Three-time Chattajack and four-time Surf to Sound Champion Larry Cain. Photo: Warren Won
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Olympian Larry Cain Returning for North Carolina Surf to Sound Challenge

October 4, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Mark Schmidt, wrightsvillebeachpaddleclub.com Larry Cain is a paddle monster. At age 21, Cain captured the Gold medal in sprint canoe for Canada in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic games. Today, at age 54, Cain […]

Raleigh Car Vending Machine. Source: Carvana
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The Strange-ness: Car Vending Machine

October 3, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Carvana, an eCommerce platform for buying used cars, in August 2017 unveiled their five-story, all-glass Car Vending Machine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Holding 18 cars, the Raleigh Car Vending Machine serves as a fun and […]

Governor's visit to Princeville NC on October 3, 2017. Source: Ford Porter
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One Year Later: North Carolina Continues Recovering from Hurricane Matthew

October 3, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Progress underway, but more help is needed By Ford Porter, NC Office of the Governor Princeville: Nearly one year after Hurricane Matthew displaced thousands of families and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, North Carolina […]

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Scotland Bans Fracking

October 3, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Responding to the October 3, 2017 by Scotland, a statement was released by Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch and Food & Water Europe: “Today, Scotland’s government banned fracking, acknowledging what the science […]

LendingTree: Top 10 Cities Spending Within Their Means. Source: PRNewsfoto/LendingTree
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Spending Within Their Means: Greensboro NC Doing Better Than Most

October 3, 2017 Kay Whatley

LendingTree®, the nation’s leading online loan marketplace, has released the findings of its study on how well residents in the top 50 US metropolitan areas are spending within their means — or aren’t. LendingTree looked […]

Packaging, one of several recalled, by Prestage Foods. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Ground Turkey Recalled Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contamination

October 3, 2017 Kay Whatley

Prestage Foods, Inc., a St. Pauls, North Carolina establishment, is recalling approximately 38,475 pounds of ground turkey that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) […]

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 5-8

October 2, 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 […]

The Vineyard at Cherry Creek North's 2016 Art Feast, Denver CO. Photo: Evan Semon via Blake Communications.
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Cherry Creek North Holding “Art Feast” on Oct. 7

October 2, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Free Event Features A Walking Tour, Delicious Bites, and a Chance to Win By Dr. Stephanie H. Blake, www.blakecommunications.com On Saturday, October 7, 2017, 3-7pm, Cherry Creek North offers the 3rd Annual Art Feast, a free walking […]

Drone over Taylorsville NC festival 2015. Source: Taylorsville Apple Festival, Inc.
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Taylorsville Apple Festival is Oct. 21

October 1, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Fall is here, and it’s time to get ready for the 29th-annual Taylorsville Apple Festival. On Saturday, October 21, 2017, 9am-5pm, head to Downtown Taylorsville, North Carolina (Alexander County) for a day filled with family fun, […]

2017 Wings of Freedom Tour includes RDU Airport stop. Source: Hunter Chaney, Collings Foundation
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Wings of Freedom Tour to Bring WWII Vintage Aircraft to RDU Airport

October 1, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Hunter Chaney, Collings Foundation In honor of our WWII Veterans, the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour is bringing extremely rare bomber and fighter aircraft on a 110-city US tour. Participating in the tour, the B-17 […]

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Unleash​ ​Your​ ​Creative​ ​Superpowers​ ​with​ ​National​ ​Novel​ ​Writing​ ​Month

October 1, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Katharine Gripp, nanowrimo.org One part writing boot camp, one part rollicking party, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) celebrates its 19th year of encouraging creativity, education, and the power of the imagination through the largest writing event in the […]

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Rhine Research Center, Durham NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
local-nc

Durham Parapsychology Researchers Seek Study Participants

July 19, 2017

Have you ever volunteered for a research study?  If you’d like to be part of a research study, the Durham-based Rhine Research Center is seeking participants for a study which examines how people interact and […]

Aerial view of the Ten Commandments on Burger Mountain. Source: Fields of the Wood, Murphy NC, cogop.org/fow.
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The Strange-ness: Mountainside Ten Commandments

July 7, 2016

Deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains lies the town of Murphy NC. The mountains near Murphy are home to a 200-acre Bible-themed park and its giant Ten Commandments representation. Visitors are invited to walk up Burger Mountain past five-foot letters […]

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The Strange-ness: New Cookie Dough Safe to Eat Raw

January 12, 2019

Colorado-based Sara’s Cosmic Cookie Dough recently announces the launch of its edible cookie dough that’s safe to eat raw or baked. The plant-based cookie dough “is better for you while tasting just like your classic favorites without […]

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