puzzles
Puzzles Page: May 11, 2018
Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 May 11 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
Month: May 2018
editorial
Hope in the Harbor: A Kayaker’s Fight for Rescue
By Petty Officer Andrew Barresi, US Coast Guard Pierce desperately dug his paddles into the choppy water. Stroke after stroke, he fought the October wind as the waves battered him. He counted his strokes to […]
world
Study Shows Record-breaking Ocean Heat Fueled Hurricane Harvey
In the weeks before Hurricane Harvey tore across the Gulf of Mexico and plowed into the Texas coast in August 2017, the Gulf’s waters were warmer than any time on record, according to a new […]
events
Garner NC Events Including Movie+Camping, Picnic, and More
Several upcoming events, organized by the town of Garner, North Carolina’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department, are listed below along with informational posters. To see more Garner events, visit garnernc.gov/departments/parks-recreation-and-cultural-resources. Friday Flicks Enjoy a free, […]
farmgarden
Agricultural Activities & More at the Got to Be NC Festival May 18-20
With more than 100 tractors, North Carolina food and beverages, music, a carnival and kids activities, the Got to Be NC Festival promises to be a not-to-be-missed event at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in […]
national
California Makes Historic Decision to Incorporate Solar On All New Homes
On May 9, 2018, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) welcomed California’s approval of a new policy that will require virtually all new homes in the state to incorporate solar panels starting in 2020. The […]
events
Franklin County Arts Council “Spring Gala Celebration” is May 19
Raise funds in support of Franklin County arts by attending the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Spring Gala Celebration on May 19, 2018, 5-8pm. This fundraiser is held at the historical Victorian home of Dudley […]
events
Rocky Mount “Downtown Live!” Series Returns with Fan Favorites and Familiar Faces
Downtown Live!, the summer concert series presented by PNC and hosted by the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, will be held on the Imperial Centre lawn beginning Thursday, May 24, 2018 with subsequent events every-other Thursday […]
national
NASA Satellite Images Show Fissures from Hawaii Volcano
The eruption of Kilauea Volcano on the island of Hawaii triggered a number of gas- and lava-oozing fissures in the East Riff Zone of the volcano. The fissures and high levels of sulfur dioxide gas […]
events
Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — May 9-13, 2018
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 […]
filmindustry
Indigo Moon Film Festival Poster Design Unveiled
Each year, the Indigo Moon Film Festival (IMFF) features one design on posters, t-shirts, film guide, and other materials. For IMFF 2018, a call for design entries went out to all colleges and Universities in the […]
editorial
Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: Sex, Sex, Everywhere
By Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA Έρος ανίκατεν μαχαν — “Sensual love (forever) undefeated in battle” Sophocles (chorus in Antigone) Sexual drive and behavior in humans are powerful in dominating our behavior in more ways then […]
local-nc
American Wildlife Refuge Seeking Support to Build Raptor and Eagle Center in Wake County
American Wildlife Refuge (AWR) issued a call for public support last week. The raptor rescue and education nonprofit has a goal of building a large, rehabilitation facility for eagles and other raptors between Wake Forest […]
food
Yet Another Recall for Potential Hard Plastic Bits in Ground Meats
Already in 2018, hundreds of thousands of pounds of food have been recalled, and wasted, for contamination by extraneous materials. For each of these recalls, customers were warned against eating the products. Whether thrown away, […]
events
Durham NC “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” Play Auditions Are May 9
Summerville Promotion and Production Company is conducting a local college and high school search in an effort to recruit students for 5 roles in our award-winning play coming to NC area. The play, Spare the Rod, […]
food
Over 35K lbs of Ground Beef Products Recalled Due to Possible Hard Plastic Contamination
On May 2, 2018, JBS USA, Inc., a Lenoir, North Carolina establishment, is recalling approximately 35,464 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic, the US Department of […]
et
NASA’s First Mission to Study the Interior of Mars Awaits Launch on May 5
All systems are go for NASA’s next launch to the Red Planet. The early-morning liftoff on Saturday of the Mars InSight lander will mark the first time in history an interplanetary launch will originate from the […]
local-nc
Coast Guard Reports Short Interruption in NC Offshore Radio Communications
On Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 9:32pm, US Coast Guard Sector North Carolina reported a loss of radio communication capability. By Friday, May 4, 2018, at 4am, communication was restored. For a short time overnight, the Coast […]
food
Register Now for Wisdom For Life Fishing Derby on May 26
On Saturday, May 26, 2018, First Fruits Farm will host the annual Wisdom For Life Fishing Derby. First Fruits Farm is located at 1550 East River Road, Louisburg NC. The derby begins at 9:30am, and wraps […]
puzzles
Puzzles Page: May 4, 2018
Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 May 4 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
national
Library of Congress and Mid-Atlantic Public Libraries Kick Off Summer Essay Contest
Rising 5th and 6th Graders Asked to Write About “A Book That Shaped Me” The Library of Congress today launched its annual summer essay contest, in conjunction with public libraries in the Mid-Atlantic region, to […]
farmgarden
Hemp, Inc. Applauds Oklahoma for Becoming 37th State to Legalize Hemp
On April 30, 2018, Hemp, Inc. announced that the company applauds Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin for signing legislation that will allow Oklahoma farmers to grow hemp. Gov. Fallin signed House Bill 2913 on April 23, 2018, which […]
strange
US UFO Sightings by US State: April 2018
By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]
events
New York Theatre Ballet Performing for One Night in Rocky Mount NC
One of the most inspiring and influential choreographers in dance is bringing his latest stage presentation to the Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. John Alston’s “The Seasons” will be performed […]
feature
Shades of Grey: Stadium Smoking
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 […]
farmgarden
Summer Is Coming: A Good Time to Visit NC Agritourism Farms
Summer vacation is just around the corner. With more than 1,000 agritourism farms in North Carolina, it is easy to incorporate on-farm activities into your summer vacation plans whether it’s a quick daytrip or a […]