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Month: April 2018

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — May 2-6, 2018

April 30, 2018 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). While most listed events are free […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell NC May-August Events Offer Sports, Music, History, and More

April 30, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Sherry L. Scoggins, Town of Wendell There’s something for everyone in Wendell, North Carolina this upcoming summer. Check out the broad range of events listed below. For updates, follow the town on Facebook or visit www.townofwendell.com. […]

Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission’s Next Public Meeting Conference Call is May 3

April 30, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via telephone conference call to review and approve research pilot program applications. The public may “attend” via phone or computer on Thursday, May 3, […]

Mayor's Award sfor Commitment to Community were presented April 2018 in Knightdale, North Carolina. Source: Jonas Silver, Town of Knightdale
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Knightdale 2018 Mayor’s Awards for Commitment to Community

April 30, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Mayor James Roberson recognized those in the Knightdale Community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for their Town at the semiannual Mayor’s Awards for Commitment to Community. Councilor Jessica Day welcomed […]

Business Happenings
business

Eastern NC Business Events in May 2018

April 30, 2018 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. Events listed below may take place in the five-county area — […]

Yadvi - A Journey Of A Dignified Princess poster
history

Film with NC Ties Tells The True Story of A Princess in British India

April 27, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor A historical film based on a Franklin County, North Carolina woman’s royal family in India, is set for release in New York City and Los Angeles, California cinemas this year. Yadvi […]

Frame To Table 2018. Source: GroundSwell Pictures, Inc.
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“Frame To Table” Event A Tasty Mix of Food and Film

April 27, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

GroundSwell Pictures is pleased to announce the second-annual “Frame To Table” fundraiser, scheduled for May 4, 2018, starting at 7pm, in SkyView on Hay, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Frame to Table is a culinary trip around the […]

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Puzzles Page:  April 27, 2018

April 27, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 April 27 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.  

Dr. Nicholas Pediaditakis, founder of Alkyonis Mental Health Center, Raleigh NC.
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Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: …Together We will Thrive, Separate We will Become Extinct

April 26, 2018 Dr Nicholas Pediaditakis

By Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA I return to this subject over and over because is a matter of life and death for our species as humans. The story of our origin as a species is […]

Art in the Woods is May 6, 2018 in Franklin County NC. Source: Donna Campbell Smith
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Local Artists Featured at Franklin County NC “Art in the Woods” Event

April 26, 2018 Donna Campbell Smith

The public is invited to Art in the Woods Spring Art Show and Sale at Donna Campbell Smith’s home studio, 159 Mays Cross Roads, Franklinton, North Carolina on Sunday, May 6, 2018, 2-5pm. This event is sponsored […]

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US HHS Purchases Anthrax Antitoxin for Strategic National Stockpile

April 25, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Acquisition Augments Anthrax Treatments Currently Stockpiled The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) will purchase an anthrax treatment for $25.2 million from Elusys […]

Jason Michael Carroll and the Brown Bag Bagels folks during April 2016 filming at their shop. Source: Brown Bag Bagels, Wendell NC.
local-nc

Locally-filmed “Strings” Feature Now Available Online & on DVD

April 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Broken Birdie Productions of Wake Forest, North Carolina, in association with Wagz Film, is proud to announce the release of Strings, a music-driven drama in the style of Country Strong, Almost Famous, and Eddie and the Cruisers. Strings stars […]

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“Train the Trainer” Ag Workshops Offered for Local Government and Nonprofit Staff

April 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold five workshops across the state for local government and nonprofit staff involved in protecting their communities’ agricultural lands and administering their local Voluntary […]

Fun Bike Ride and Rodeo are May 5, 2018. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Rocky Mount Fun Bike Ride and Rodeo on May 5

April 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The city of Rocky Mount will host a Fun Bike Ride and Rodeo on Saturday, May 5, 2018. The Fun Bike Ride will begin at 10am and will start and end at Sunset Park. The 6.5 […]

Dawn Lancaster and Donna Campbell Smith are featured artists for this Afternoon Tea with The Artist. Source: FCAC
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Afternoon Tea with the Artist Features Two NC Artists Apr. 28

April 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, 3-5pm, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) will hold its “Afternoon Tea with The Artist” free event at the Up-Front Gallery, located at 22 S Main Street, Franklinton, North Carolina. Artists […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Apr. 25-29, 2018

April 23, 2018 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). While most listed events are free […]

Portion of the booths set-up for 2017 Expo. Photo: Kay Whatley
business

Knightdale Chamber Adding ” Shop Local & Buy” Sales to 2018 Business Expo

April 23, 2018 Kay Whatley

This year’s Knightdale Chamber of Commerce business expo is adding a “Shop Local & Buy” component. In addition to the networking, face-to-face business interactions, and public walk-through, some vendors will be selling their local products […]

Solar panels on Staten Island Target. Source: Solar Energy Industries Association
business

Corporations Are Leading US Solar Surge

April 20, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

America’s top companies are investing in solar in record amounts, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) new Solar Means Business 2017 report, which tracks on-site commercial solar installations and ranks top corporate solar users. This […]

Fresh-picked Strawberries. Photo: Vollmer Farm, Bunn NC.
farmgarden

North Carolina Strawberry Picking Time Is Around The Corner

April 20, 2018 Kay Whatley

Strawberry growers in Eastern North Carolina are beginning to harvest this year’s crop, and growers in the rest of the state expect to begin in the next few weeks. North Carolina is the third-largest producer […]

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Puzzles Page:  April 20, 2018

April 20, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 April 20 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.

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NC School Funding Increase Recommended in Budget

April 20, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Governor Cooper Details Recommendations for Safer Schools, More Nurses & Counselors, More Funding for School Resource Officers Ahead of the release of his short session budget, Governor Roy Cooper on April 19, 2018 shared his […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Apr. 20-22, 2018

April 19, 2018 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). While most listed events are free […]

Source: Patrice Bayyan, Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, Knightdale, North Carolina
business

Knightdale Chamber “Citizen of The Year” Announced: Barbara Poole

April 16, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Barbara Poole, Co-Founder Poole Funeral Services Named Knightdale Chamber’s 2017 Citizen of the Year By Patrice Bayyan, Knightdale Chamber of Commerce The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce held its 45th-annual Membership Banquet & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, […]

Rhine Research Center, Durham NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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The Rhine-Durham “Living in a Mindful Universe” Presentation is Apr. 27

April 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

The Rhine Research Center will be holding two related events with authors Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell. On Friday, April 27, 2018, 7-9pm, join a talk on “Living in a Mindful Universe” with Dr. […]

This older cat is shown in an Eastern NC shelter. She was adopted. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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NC Annual Public Animal Shelter Report Shows High Cat Euthanasia Rates

April 13, 2018 Kay Whatley

According to the 2017 report released by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) this month, public animal shelters across North Carolina euthanized over 24,000 dogs and over 54,000 cats during 2017. NCDA&CS’s […]

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Puzzles Page:  April 13, 2018

April 13, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 April 13 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.  

Leonard Bernstein conducting Young People's Concerts publicity photo, 1964. Source: US Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Announces Leonard Bernstein Collection

April 11, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Bernstein’s Birth Centennial Celebration May 12-19 Features Variety of Events In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth, the Library of Congress has made available online — for the first time — musical manuscripts and scrapbooks […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Apr. 12-15, 2018

April 9, 2018 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). While most listed events are free […]

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