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Month: July 2018

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US UFO Sightings by US State: June 2018

July 31, 2018 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Chasing Blackbeard book cover. Source: Steven E. Davis
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Local Author Releases Pirate-themed Novel: Chasing Blackbeard

July 30, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Chasing Blackbeard, a historical novel released July 23, 2018 by author Steven E. Davis, is the coming-of-age story of a cabin boy and scribe that decides to dedicate life and limb to cover the story […]

Eastern Wake Fire, Knightdale NC, flags flying at half staff. Photo: Kay Whatley (July 12, 2017)
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US and NC Flags Lowered for National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

July 27, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

In honor of those who served, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today — Friday, July 27, 2018 […]

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The Strange-ness: NC Law Removes Protections from Opossums for Five Days A Year

July 27, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Have you ever read an article about the odd laws on the books in US states? One can only imagine what led to their creation. Laws prohibiting elephants from plowing fields* […]

Snoopy's Hot Dogs and More, Raleigh NC. Source: Source: Golden Relations
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Snoopy’s Hot Dogs and More Celebrates 40th Anniversary

July 26, 2018 Kay Whatley

Few restaurants in this town last 40 years but Snoopy’s Hot Dogs & More original location at 1931 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina has done just that. Through all kinds of food trends, Snoopy’s […]

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

July 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 […]

Children at Imperial Centre. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Imperial Centre to hold Kids’ Day on Aug. 6

July 22, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences will hold Kids’ Day on Monday, August. 6, 2018, 9am to noon.  Kids’ Day will feature arts and science activities, sweet treats, music, and prizes. The Imperial Centre […]

Special needs children participating in a music lesson. Source: Music Kids Foundation, Wilson NC
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A Night of Music, Food, and Brews Planned to Raise Funds for Special-Needs Music Program

July 21, 2018 Kay Whatley

Music Kids Foundation of Wilson, North Carolina brings music into the lives of special needs children and adults. To raise funds for their programs, the foundation is holding an event on Saturday, August 25, 2018, 7-9pm, […]

Movie Intermission at Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre double feature. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Raleigh Drive-In Celebrates Its 70th Season of Outdoor Movies

July 21, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

This year, the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre located in Henderson, North Carolina turns 69 years young.  Showing its first movie “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” on July 15, 1949, makes the theatre the oldest […]

Colin O'Brady shattered the 50-state high point challenge in 21 days in 2018. Source: www.colinobrady.com
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Colin O’Brady Shatters 50-State High Points World Record in 21 Days

July 21, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Professional Endurance Athlete Sets Record after Training with Standard Process’ Nutrition Innovation Center in Kannapolis NC Drought. Lightning strike. Grueling 26-hour climbs. Multiple climbs per day. Colin O’Brady battled it all in an exhilarating 21-day race against the […]

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Puzzles Page:  July 20, 2018

July 20, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 July 20 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

Boat debris used to keep Pamlico Sound NC survivors afloat. Source: US Coast Guard District 5
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Coast Guard Rescues Two Survivors Clinging to Debris in Pamlico Sound

July 19, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Two men were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter crew Wednesday, July 18, 2018, after their fishing boat capsized Tuesday near Hog Island — located in the waters near Gull Rock Game Land. “Locating the […]

Poetry Reading 2018 flyer. Source: Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield NC
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Library to Hold Poetry Reading and Recognize 2018 Poetry Contest Winners

July 19, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, North Carolina invites the public to a special Poetry Reading, during which winners of the library’s 2018 Poetry Contests will receive their awards. The Poetry Reading will […]

Letter: Governor Cooper to President Trump: Tariffs Harming NC Farmers and Manufacturers (page 1 of 2). Source: NC Office of the Governor
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Governor to President: Tariffs Are Harming NC Farmers and Manufacturers

July 19, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina Governor Urges End to Trade War Hurting NC Economy On July 19, 2018, in a letter to the President of the United States, Governor Roy Cooper described the damage being done to North […]

Source: GroundSwell Pictures, Inc., Fayetteville NC
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GroundSwell Pictures to Use Arts Council Grant to Support Film Festival

July 19, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

GroundSwell Pictures has received a grant in the amount of $6,400 from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, North Carolina in support of Indigo Moon Film Festival 2018. Indigo Moon is an annual film festival […]

The boundaries of the National Weather Service’s forecast zones for freezing spray conditions for Feb. 11, 2017, are illustrated over a map of the Destination’s trackline. The Destination capsized and subsequently sank after an accumulation of ice on the vessel and its fishing gear after encountering forecasted heavy freezing spray conditions. NTSB graphic, background courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center. Source: National Transportation Safety Board
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NTSB issues Safety Alert after Icing Incident Last Year Cost Lives

July 19, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

On July 12, 2018, The National Transportation Safety Board issued a marine accident brief and a related safety alert, warning mariners of the dangers of icing following the agency’s investigation of the sinking of the fishing vessel Destination. The […]

Earth and all her inhabitants. Image: NASA's Earth Observatory, 2002 (western hemisphere).
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The Last Straw Is Only The Beginning

July 18, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley The recent push to get rid of plastic straws is resulting in US chain restaurants, coffee shops, and hotels removing straws from their facilities. That’s good news, though it is only a […]

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Fall Vendor Opportunities in Eastern NC

July 18, 2018 Kay Whatley

Sell your wares, pass out information on your services, or otherwise participate as a vendor at Fall events. Vendor opportunities are coming up at NC Fall events. Participate for a day or for a season. Check […]

Murder We Write image, Source: Sisters in Crime Triad Chapter, Greensboro, NC.
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“Killing for Fun and Profit” Special Program Offered by NC Writers’ Group

July 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Mystery writer and Southern humorist Cathy Pickens will be the featured speaker at an Archdale, North Carolina lunch event hosted by Murder We Write (MWW), the Triad NC chapter of national writers’ organization Sisters in […]

Marriott International is phasing out plastic straws in favor of alternative straws when requested. Source: PRNewsfoto/Marriott International, Inc.
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Marriott International Latest to Announce End to Plastic Straws

July 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Marriott International on July 18, 2018 announced that it has adopted a plan to remove disposable plastic straws and plastic stirrers from its more than 6,500 properties across 30 brands around the world. Once fully […]

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Recall of Frozen Hawaiian Poke Kits Affects ALDI Hendersonville NC, Other States

July 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

ALDI Voluntarily Recalls AnnaSea Hawaiian Poke Kits Due to Storage at Incorrect Temperature in Area Store(s) Hawaiian “Poke” is a raw fish salad — served/eaten without cooking the fish. The Hawaiian Poke Kits, which are […]

Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission’s Next Public Meeting-by-Conference Call is July 27

July 17, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission is holding its next public meeting via telephone conference call. The public may “attend” via phone or computer on Tuesday, July 27, 2018, starting at 10am (Eastern/local time). This meeting agenda includes […]

Mischievous Misty: Stories From The Wool Family Farm (Volume 1) book cover, published 2018. Source: Amazon.com
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Local Author to Sign Children’s Book at Selma Historical Museum

July 16, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Evelyn Wool of Selma, NC will read and sign copies of her new children’s book, Mischievous Misty, at the Selma Historical Museum’s “Sweet Tea and Spicy Talk” on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, starting at 11am and ending […]

Histsoric Bath NC Pirates in the Port. NC. Source: Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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Pirate Life and NC History Covered During Historic Bath’s “Pirates in the Port” Weekend

July 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

From Stede Bonnet to Blackbeard himself, people have long been fascinated with pirates, which are part of North Carolina history. Who were they? Where did they live? What did they wear? How did they become […]

Scooby-Doo Stamps were issued on July 14, 2018. Source: United States Postal Service
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Scooby Stamps Now Available at US Post Offices Nationwide

July 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

“Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” The answer: in Post Offices everywhere! The newest addition to the 2018 Forever Stamp program celebrates the beloved animated Great Dane Scooby-Doo, brought to you by the United States Postal Service […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — July 18-22, 2018

July 16, 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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Students from Missouri, Mississippi to Call International Space Station 

July 15, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Students in St. Louis and southern Mississippi will get to ask questions of NASA astronauts on the International Space Station during two events next week as part of NASA’s Year of Education on Station. These calls connect kids with astronauts to […]

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Fundraiser Announced for Sickle Cell Medical Cannabis Clinical Trial 

July 15, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

On July 13, 2018, in recognition of World Sickle Cell Day, a coalition led by the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. (SCFG), announced a fund-raising campaign to launch the first clinical trials investigating the efficacy of […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: June 2019

July 6, 2019

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 […]

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The Strange-ness: Fruitcake Longevity

November 15, 2017

Fruitcake: people love it or hate it. The multi-colored cakes were preserved with alcohol in “the old days” which protected them from spoilage, and the dried, candied fruits staved off mold by having , low […]

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Foot-pedal Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Touted as “A Work of Art”

July 8, 2020

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