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Year: 2019

Source: North Carolina State Parks, ncparks.gov.
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Start the Year with a Hike in A North Carolina State Park

December 31, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

State Parks Host First Day Hikes on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Put on your best outdoor footwear, round up family and friends, and start the new year outside in one of North Carolina’s state parks, […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Jan. 1-5, 2020

December 30, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Happy New Year to our readers! This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique […]

2018 First Place Award winner Connie Jo Goodson of Beulaville, NC. Photo: Scott Bittler
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“Art & The Bloom” Returns to Wrightsville Beach Jan. 9-12, 2020

December 30, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Canceled last January following one of the worst hurricanes in state history, leading floral designers in North Carolina will gather at Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach to showcase their floral creations inspired by fine art, January 9-12, […]

Rocky Mount Event Center. Photo: Kay Whatley, October 25, 2018 (grand opening day)
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Rocky Mount Event Center 2019 Recap, New GM Announced

December 30, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Event Center poised for 2020 The Sports Facilities Management (SFM) recently completed the first twelve months of operating and managing the Rocky Mount Event Center on behalf of the City of Rocky Mount. During the […]

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Eastern NC Options for A New Year’s Eve Night Out

December 30, 2019 Kay Whatley

This list includes free community/town events alongside select ticketed events.  Please note the times carefully, as some events listed end before midnight / arrival of the new year. Note that New Year’s Eve parties by […]

Back to the ‘50s Sock Hop. Source: Wake Forest Renaissance Center
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Wake Forest, NC: “Back to the ‘50s Sock Hop” is Jan. 11

December 30, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

  Back by popular demand, the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host a “Back to the ‘50s Sock Hop” on Saturday, January 11, 2020, 7-9pm. Tickets are on sale now. Put on […]

Interior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC, in November 2017. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Knightdale, NC Library Programs for January 2020

December 29, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

  The programs listed below are scheduled at East Regional Library (ERL),  946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina. Programs offered for all ages, with events for adult, teen, children, and families. Library information is […]

The US Bureau of Reclamation estimates annual natural upper Colorado River flow based on data recorded from streamgages at Lees Ferry. At that location, Colorado River streamflow reflects water that has drained from the upper basin, which includes Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico. Credit: US Geological Survey.
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Editorial: Prime Location or Drinkable Water: How Might Home Buying Change?

December 29, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley For future homebuyers, what will be the biggest draw?  Will the perfect location, convenience to school, work, and shopping, or beautiful settings still be driving home sales?  Or will future buyers gravitate […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public Library Programs for January 2020

December 27, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

  Wilson County Public Library staff have planned a robust program lineup to kick off the New Year! Wilson County Public Library received a Library Services and Technology Grant Act (LSTA) EZ Grant for Digital […]

Coast Guard Sector Miami watchstanders received a report from a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team December 18, 2019 that the 120-foot motor yacht Andiamo was on fire. Source: US Coast Guard, Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Murray
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US Coast Guard Oversees Pollution Response to Yacht Fire on Watson Island, FL

December 27, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Coast Guard is overseeing the pollution response of the 120-foot motor yacht, Andiamo, on Watson Island and opened the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF), Thursday, December 19, 2019. The OSLTF was opened for […]

Pails of eggs, products made with the eggs, subject to recalls in December 2019. Source: US Food and Drug Administration
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Almark Foods Egg Recall Expanded, Related Recalls Issued including Trader Joe’s and Dierbergs Markets

December 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On December 23, 2019, Almark Foods expanded its voluntary recall first announced on December 20, 2019, to include all hard-boiled eggs manufactured at the firm’s Gainesville, Georgia facility, including all retail, pillow pack, pouch pack, […]

The Legacy Project, new Rocky Mount location for the NC DMV. Source: Angela Connor, Change Agent Communications
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NC DMV Leasing The Legacy Project for New Rocky Mount Headquarters

December 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The 216,000 Square Foot Office and Warehouse Campus is the Original Home of Hardee’s Restaurant Company Supporting the ongoing resurgence of Nash and Edgecombe Counties, NAI Carolantic Realty, the Triangle’s leading commercial real estate firm, is pleased to have […]

Carolina Prize Writing Contest poetry winner Alice Pettyjohn receives award from Jackie Dove-Miller in 2019. Source: FCAC Writers' Guild
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Literary Journal Published by Franklin County Arts Council Writers Guild Launches 7th Edition

December 26, 2019 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild launched their seventh issue of County Lines: A Literary Journal on Saturday, December 14, 2019, with about thirty writers and […]

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Wake Forest, NC Concert Series Continues with Steve Owens & Summertime Dec. 28 

December 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The “Rockin’ the Forest” music series continues with the popular beach band Steve Owens & Summertime on Saturday, December 28, 2019. The concert gets underway at 7:30pm at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the […]

Coyote rescued from Iowa roadside zoo shown in The Wild Animal Sanctuary on Dec. 19, 2019. Source: Kent Drotar, The Wild Animal Sanctuary
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Iowa Roadside Zoo Animals Living in Deplorable Conditions Given New Life at Colorado Sanctuary

December 19, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Following an Iowa judge’s ruling that a private, roadside zoo be closed and its exotic animals removed due to “deplorable” conditions, several of the animals are finding new life at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. On December […]

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Aircraft Recycling Company Will Invest Nearly $100 Million at Kinston NC Global TransPark, Create 475 Jobs

December 19, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On December 19, 2019, it was announced that Aircraft Solutions USA Inc., a leader in managing aircraft at the end of their service life, will establish a new subsidiary at North Carolina’s Global TransPark to […]

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Morrisville, NC: Microsoft to Create 500 New Jobs, Receive State Grant

December 18, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Microsoft Corp. will create 500 new jobs in Wake County, Governor Roy Cooper announced on December 17, 2019. The company will invest $47.5 million to expand their operations in Morrisville, North Carolina. Microsoft is a […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: November 2019

December 18, 2019 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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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Dec. 20-22, 2019

December 18, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
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 Franklin County Arts Council Issues “Call for Submissions” for Student Juried Art Show

December 17, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

  Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring a Juried Student Art Show for Franklin County high school students and Franklin County homeschoolers in grades 9-12. Categories are: Paintings Drawings Mixed media Ceramics Sculpture Important dates: […]

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Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment Extended Until Dec. 18 at 3am

December 17, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

  North Carolinians May Still Log On to HealthCare.gov to Select Health Insurance The opportunity to get access to health insurance through the federal marketplace has been extended. On Monday, December 16, 2019, the Centers […]

How many birds will you spot and identify during the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count? Photo: Kay Whatley
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Audubon North Carolina Invites You to Celebrate 120 Years of the Annual Christmas Bird Count

December 13, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

  Between December 14 and January 5, participants across the state will join the world’s longest-running wildlife census, which contributes invaluable data to bird population research. Audubon North Carolina invites birdwatchers to participate in the […]

Hemp growing on a farm in Bunn, NC (Franklin County). Photo: Kay Whatley
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Next NC Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Conference Call is Dec. 19

December 13, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

  The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so Commission members may review and approve applications, and discuss comments to the Federal Register regarding the interim final rule issued by USDA. […]

HondaJet delivered. Source: PRNewsfoto Honda Aircraft Company
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Greensboro, NC Honda Aircraft Company Begins Deliveries of HondaJet Elite to China

December 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

  On December 10, 2019, Honda Aircraft Company announced that it has begun deliveries of the HondaJet Elite to China. The first HondaJet Elite was delivered by Honda Aircraft Company at its world headquarters in Greensboro, […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Dec. 12-15, 2019

December 11, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

The Greenland Ice Sheet, seen here in Oct. 2018, is melting at a rapidly accelerating rate because of Earth's warming climate. Source: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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Greenland’s Rapid Melt Will Mean More Flooding

December 11, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Greenland Ice Sheet is rapidly melting, having lost 3.8 trillion tons of ice between 1992 and 2018, a new study from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) finds. The study combined 26 independent […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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North Carolinians Who Buy Their Own Health Insurance Need to Enroll by Dec. 15

December 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Last Week for Open Enrollment for Federal Health Care Marketplace On December 6, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians who need health insurance or need to re-enroll or change plans for 2020 coverage […]

FCAC offered all editions of County Lines: A Literary Journal for sale during the sixth-edition launch party. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Writers Guild Launches Seventh Edition of Literary Journal

December 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild invites the public to attend the Launch Party for their seventh edition of County Lines: A Literary Journal. The party will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019, 2-4pm, in […]

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By Kay Whatley, Editor Do you feel like you could use a hug? How about a hug that connects people across the globe? On Monday, March 26, 2018, British artist Stuart Semple is inviting the public […]

Photo: Frank and Kay Whatley
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October 15, 2017

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July 19, 2015

By Kay Whatley, Editor A few weeks ago, my youngest and I came across a strange sight: a beetle on the school sidewalk which measured more than two inches long. It looked more like an […]

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