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, 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 […]
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 […]
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* […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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