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Month: September 2018

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Puzzles Page: September 28, 2018

September 28, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 September 28 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

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Harlem Globetrotters Set To Entertain Troops in Middle East

September 27, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

“Ambassadors of Goodwill” will visit troops in Middle East as part of Annual tour of US Military bases The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are set to embark on their annual tour of US overseas military bases with […]

Warriors gather to pack 700 meals during food bank volunteer program at NC food bank. Source: PRNewsfoto/Wounded Warrior Project
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North Carolina Warriors Lend Helping Hands to Seniors in Need 

September 27, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Warriors gather to pack 700 meals during food bank volunteer program Wounded veterans and their families gathered to provide needed meals to 700 people in Cape Fear Valley. This group from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) meets […]

One small part of Moonlight in the Garden. . Source: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
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Magical Lighting Exhibition Illuminates NCSU Arboretum Nov. 6-17

September 25, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

“Moonlight in the Garden” returns to JC Raulston Arboretum for a seven-night exhibition For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden will illuminate and showcase JC Raulston Arboretum at North […]

Quilt block installation on Old Bank Building, Franklinton NC, in 2013. Photo: Amy Chelle‎ (cropped)
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Quilt Trail Tuesday: Franklinton, North Carolina

September 25, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Quilt Trails showcasing patterns used in quilting are springing up across the United States. Painted wooden blocks depicting quilt styles are hung outdoors on barns, old buildings, and private locations — […]

National Pumpkin Festival crowd in front of town hall, Spring Hope NC. Photo: Kay Whatley 2017
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47th Annual Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival is Oct. 5-6

September 24, 2018 Kay Whatley

The National Pumpkin Festival returns to Spring Hope, North Carolina for its 47th year. The annual festival will be held October 5-6, 2018 in downtown. Every year, this wonderful family event meshes the best of fall […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Sept. 28-30, 2018

September 24, 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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As Flooding Continues, North Carolina Governor Urges Caution

September 19, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Although many communities are lifting evacuation orders and cleaning up following Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today alerted North Carolinians that major flooding is still occurring across many rivers in North Carolina, including the Lumber, Cape […]

Spare The Rod, Spoil The Child play. Source: The Carolina Theatre of Durham (NC)
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Award-Winning gospel play “Spare The Rod, Spoil the Child” Coming to Durham NC on Sept. 29

September 19, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Tall One Outreach Ministries and Summerville Promotion & Production Co. present the Award- Winning  Gospel Stage Play “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” Part 2, written and produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville and directed by Trina […]

Exterior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Upcoming Programs at East Regional Library

September 19, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, offers events for all ages. See upcoming events in the below listing. Library hours are: Monday-Thursday  9am-9pm Friday  10am-6pm Saturday  10am-6pm Sunday  1pm-5 pm With […]

Source: Maggie Bailey, Terra Vita / We Plant it Forward
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Terra Vita Stewards Holds Rain Barrel Workshop at Lake Crabtree Park

September 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Make a 55 Gallon Rain Barrel. Set it up at home and start conserving water. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 6:15-7:15pm, Terra Vita Stewards staff will be at Lake Crabtree County Park conducting a rain barrel […]

Members of Coast Guard Station Islamorada place an injured sea turtle into a container of water Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 to be transported to the Marathon-based Turtle Hospital. The station crew rescued the injured turtle approximately 2 miles southeast of Plantation Key. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Brandt
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US Coast Guard and Florida Partner Agencies Rescue Injured Sea Turtle

September 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Coast Guard and partner agencies rescued an injured sea turtle Tuesday approximately two miles southeast of Plantation Key island, Florida. Watchstanders with Coast Guard Station Islamorada received a call at approximately 2pm from the Turtle Hospital reporting an […]

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Writers’ Guild to Hold “Six Pack of Authors” Book Signing Social on Oct. 19

September 17, 2018 Donna Campbell Smith

On Friday, October 19, 2018, 6-8pm, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writer’s Guild will hold a social event with a “Six Pack of Authors” — local authors with recently published books. Come and meet representatives […]

Source: Maize in the City, Thornton, Colorado
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Fall for Family Fun at Maize in the City this Season

September 17, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Voted Denver’s favorite corn maze, the rural fall event opens September 28 On Friday, September 28, 2018, Maize in the City (MITC), voted Denver’s favorite corn maze, will open for the 2018 season. Built into a 40-acre […]

Source: Haunted Field of Screams, Thornton, Colorado
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Haunted Field of Screams Transforms in to an All-New Scream Park for the 2018 Season

September 17, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Featuring four contrasting attractions, the park opens September 21 On Friday, September 21, 2018, the Haunted Field of Screams (HFOS) opens as an all-new scream park for the 2018 season. Built into a 40-acre corn […]

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Puzzles Page: September 14, 2018

September 14, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 September 14 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

Hurricane Florence track, port condition set to x-ray. Source: US Coast Guard
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Coast Guard Sets Port Condition X-ray in Charleston SC

September 11, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Effective 8am Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition X-ray for the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, and all other terminals and facilities due to the expectation of […]

Source: Best Friends Dog Park, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Rocky Mount NC (Updated): Sunset Park Splash Bark Event Canceled Due to Hurricane Florence

September 11, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE:  A cancellation has been issued for this event. No new date has been announced, as yet. _____ Dog owners are invited for an afternoon of fun with their pets during the city of Rocky […]

Down East Viking Football Classic canceled due to Hurricane Florence. Source: Elizabeth City State University
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Down East Viking Football Classic Cancelled Due to Hurricane

September 11, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Elizabeth City State University, Winston Salem State University, and the city of Rocky Mount have announced that all events for the 21st Down East Football Viking Classic scheduled for Sept. 12-15, 2018 have been cancelled […]

Life Changing Transplant Foundation mission. LCTF is based in Knightdale NC. Source: Gail Richburg
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Life Changing Transplant Foundation Annual 5k Run/Walk for Life Postponed Due to Hurricane

September 11, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Life Changing Transplant Foundation’s annual 5k Run/Walk for Life, scheduled for Knightdale Station Park on Saturday, September 15, 2018, has been postponed due to Hurricane Florence’s impending arrival. A new date will be announced in the […]

Harvest time at a Zebulon NC vineyard. Photo: Kay Whatley 2016
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NC Agritourism Farms Offer Family Fun This Fall

September 11, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

From pumpkin patches and apple picking to wine tastings and farm stays, there is something every member of the family can enjoy this fall in North Carolina. More than 1,000 farms in the state offer […]

A bottlenose dolphin swims in Sarasota Bay. Credit: Photo taken by Sarasota Dolphin Research Program under National Marine Fisheries Service Scientific Research Permit No. 20455.
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Endocrine Disruptors Found in Bottlenose Dolphins

September 10, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Bottlenose dolphins are being exposed to chemical compounds added to many common cleaning products, cosmetics, personal care products and plastics, according to a new study in GeoHealth, a journal of the American Geophysical Union. The […]

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Twin County Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

September 10, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Twin County Community Pride, Inc. is pleased to announce the 15th-annual Class of Inductees to the Twin County Hall of Fame.  This year’s class of ten includes an author and painter, an educator, the ‘King […]

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NC Fishermen Asked to Track and Prepare for Hurricane Florence

September 10, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is asking fishermen* to keep a close eye on the progress of Hurricane Florence and to start getting ready for the storm now. Governor Roy Cooper has declared […]

Rocky Mount Event Center in-process. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC
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Rocky Mount NC: Event Center Parking Plan Unveiled

September 10, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

In advance of the Rocky Mount Event Center’s grand opening in October, the Rocky Mount City Council has approved the RMEC Traffic Control Plan. There will be 328 on-site parking spaces between two lots at […]

Potential storm track for Florence. Source: National Hurricane Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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NC Governor Issues Emergency Orders in Advance of Storm to Help Farmers

September 7, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Tropical Storm Florence Forecast to Strengthen, Approach East Coast With Tropical Storm Florence forecast to strengthen as it heads toward the East Coast, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency and waived transportation rules […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: August 2018

September 7, 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 […]

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US Coast Guard Responding to Diesel Spill Near Port Reading, New Jersey

September 7, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Coast Guard is responding to a diesel fuel spill that occurred in the Arthur Kill Waterway near Port Reading, New Jersey, Thursday night, September 6, 2018. At approximately 7:15pm, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector […]

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