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Month: December 2020

Ayuree: Heroine of Compassion. Source: Gauri Singh and Ravi Relangi
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Story Time Animation Introduces Ayuree: Heroine of Compassion

December 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Ayuree is America’s First Female South Asian American Story Time Animation Character Ayuree is the first Indian American or South Asian American character created by a North Carolina Indian-American artist. Ayuree is Heroine of Compassion, a […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: November 2020

December 23, 2020 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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Wilson County, NC: Library Programs for January 2021

December 21, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Programs in January 2021 cover a variety of topics, designed for different age groups as […]

One of the labels released with the recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

December 21, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling approximately 92,206 pounds of LEAN CUISINE Baked Chicken meal products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of white hard plastic, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety […]

The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Source: Jennifer Kuykendall
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Goldsboro, NC: Wayne County Museum Launches New Virtual Programming

December 20, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Goldsboro, North Carolina’s Wayne County Museum, is launching new virtual exhibit tours and “living library” history interviews on their YouTube channel and website. The Museum’s new updated digital platform will allow “visitors” to enjoy their […]

The redesigned 2021 NASA Spinoff publication features dozens of NASA innovations improving life on Earth. Credits: NASA
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NASA Spinoff Tech: Contributions Beyond Air And Space

December 15, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Spinoff Highlights NASA Technology Paying Dividends in the US Economy Whether upgrading air traffic control software or honing the food safety practices that keep our dinner tables safe, NASA has worked for more than six […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Eastern NC Authors’ Latest Books Available for Holiday Gift Giving

December 13, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Planning to gift books this holiday season? Books by six eastern North Carolina authors, members of the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers Guild, are available for holiday purchase. #ShopLocal and support NC authors by […]

Design by Peggy Vineyard and Helene Pasin takes 2020 1st place. Photo: Karen Pennington
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Carolinas: Art Inspired Floral Designs to be Showcased Jan. 7-10

December 11, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Art & The Bloom Floral Design Exhibition Inspired by Art Leading floral designers in North and South Carolina will showcase their floral creations inspired by fine art, January 7-10, 2021. The four-day Art & The […]

David Duong of Oak Ridge Farms during a Winter farm market day. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Farm & Holiday Markets in Clayton, Zebulon, Rocky Mount & Wake Forest on Dec. 12

December 11, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor There will be a few farm and holiday markets open this weekend. Stop by to #ShopLocal and pick up farm goods for holiday meals and handmade/homemade items for gift-giving. While […]

One of 3 murals planned for downtown. Source: Bill Crabtree, Town of Wake Forest
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NEA Grant Helps Bring Colorful Murals to Downtown Wake Forest, NC

December 9, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded the Town of Wake Forest a $10,000 matching grant to be used for three downtown mural projects. An advisory group comprised of representatives from the Town […]

Video of a chicken in Middlesex, NC making tracks in fresh concrete garnered over a million views on TikTok. Photo/video property of Nadia E.
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Middlesex Chicken’s Antics Go Viral

December 9, 2020 Kay Whatley

A Middlesex, North Carolina homeowner and concrete crew had a little “help” on a recent patio pour. The homeowner, also owner of the concrete company and manager of the crew, was completing a concrete patio […]

Photo of Chuck Yeager, taken in the 1990s. Credits: Air Force Test Center History Office
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NASA Administrator Statement on Passing of General Chuck Yeager, Age 97

December 8, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the passing of Gen. Chuck Yeager: “Today’s passing of Gen. Chuck Yeager is a tremendous loss to our nation. Gen. Yeager’s pioneering and innovative […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Community Celebration is Jan. 21, Enter by Jan. 11

December 7, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Several local churches and community organizations will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a virtual livestream program on Thursday, January 21, 2021, starting at 6:30pm. Area residents are invited […]

Vendor Fair at Briley's Farm Market in Greenville, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley (Dec 5 2020)
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Agritourism: North Carolina Farms Plan Holiday Activities, Participants Asked to Wear A Mask and Social Distance

December 6, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

From family photos with Bigfoot to choose-and-cut Christmas trees, there are an abundance of fun holiday activities awaiting visitors at North Carolina farms this season. Said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler:  “Farms that offer agritourism activities […]

Martin Luther King Jr NYWTS by Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer, Library of Congress, New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Source: Wikipedia.org.
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Rocky Mount, NC: 2021 MLK Jr. Oratorical Competition Seeks Participants, Apply by Jan. 5

December 6, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Applications are currently being accepted for the 33rd-annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition that will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, […]

County Lines: A Literary Journal is available via Amazon and the Franklin County Arts Council.
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Franklin County Arts Council Annual Literary Journal Available for Purchase

December 3, 2020 Kay Whatley

The holiday season is upon us, which at Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) means the new year’s literary journal is on sale. This collection of prose, poetry, and art represents talented creators from across North […]

Vendor Fair 2020. Source: Briley's Farm Market
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Greenville, NC: Briley’s Farm Market to Hold Event with Vendors, Food Trucks, & More on Dec. 5

December 3, 2020 Kay Whatley

Brileys Farm Market in Greenville, North Carolina, is holding its first Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 5, 2020, 11am-5pm.  The farm will be decorated for Christmas, have holiday fun activities, and shopping for gifts and […]

New research finds the global collapse of frogs and other amphibians exacerbated malaria outbreaks in Costa Rica and Panama during the 1990s and 2000s. Photo: David Mark, Pixabay.
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Amphibian Die-offs Worsened Malaria Outbreaks in Central America

December 3, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

New findings provide first evidence of amphibian declines affecting human health The global collapse of frogs and other amphibians, due to the amphibian chytrid fungus, exacerbated malaria outbreaks in Costa Rica and Panama during the […]

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New Murals Planned by City of Rocky Mount, NC

December 2, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

City to share assessed mission and vision statements via painted murals City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney and the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Executive Leadership team recently completed its annual review of the organization’s mission […]

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Wake County, North Carolina: Free “Winter Break Meal Bundles” Available to Children 18 & Younger

December 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Child Nutrition Services is offering nutritious holiday meal packs for children ages 18 and younger. Online pre-ordering is required by Friday, December 4, 2020 at bit.ly/WinterBreakMealBundle. Winter Break Meal […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Teachers & Students: Free Arts & Humanities Conference Dec. 15-16 (Virtual)

December 1, 2020 Kay Whatley

Cultural Arts LIVE Conference will feature virtual learning on art, music, writing, dance and more All North Carolina teachers and their classes are invited to attend a free two-day online immersive experience for North Carolina educators […]

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Grassroots Arts Program Grants: Application Deadline Extended to Dec. 31

December 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Franklin County. Applications are available for nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to […]

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    Story Time Animation Introduces Ayuree: Heroine of Compassion
    December 27, 2020
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    UFO Sightings by US State: November 2020
    December 23, 2020
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    Wilson County, NC: Library Programs for January 2021
    December 21, 2020
  • One of the labels released with the recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
    Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken Due to Possible Plastic Contamination
    December 21, 2020
  • The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Source: Jennifer Kuykendall
    Goldsboro, NC: Wayne County Museum Launches New Virtual Programming
    December 20, 2020
  • The redesigned 2021 NASA Spinoff publication features dozens of NASA innovations improving life on Earth. Credits: NASA
    NASA Spinoff Tech: Contributions Beyond Air And Space
    December 15, 2020
  • NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
    Eastern NC Authors’ Latest Books Available for Holiday Gift Giving
    December 13, 2020
  • Design by Peggy Vineyard and Helene Pasin takes 2020 1st place. Photo: Karen Pennington
    Carolinas: Art Inspired Floral Designs to be Showcased Jan. 7-10
    December 11, 2020
  • David Duong of Oak Ridge Farms during a Winter farm market day. Photo: Kay Whatley
    Farm & Holiday Markets in Clayton, Zebulon, Rocky Mount & Wake Forest on Dec. 12
    December 11, 2020
  • One of 3 murals planned for downtown. Source: Bill Crabtree, Town of Wake Forest
    NEA Grant Helps Bring Colorful Murals to Downtown Wake Forest, NC
    December 9, 2020
  • Video of a chicken in Middlesex, NC making tracks in fresh concrete garnered over a million views on TikTok. Photo/video property of Nadia E.
    Middlesex Chicken’s Antics Go Viral
    December 9, 2020
  • Photo of Chuck Yeager, taken in the 1990s. Credits: Air Force Test Center History Office
    NASA Administrator Statement on Passing of General Chuck Yeager, Age 97
    December 8, 2020
  • Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina logo
    Wake Forest, NC: Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Community Celebration is Jan. 21, Enter by Jan. 11
    December 7, 2020
  • Vendor Fair at Briley's Farm Market in Greenville, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley (Dec 5 2020)
    Agritourism: North Carolina Farms Plan Holiday Activities, Participants Asked to Wear A Mask and Social Distance
    December 6, 2020
  • Martin Luther King Jr NYWTS by Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer, Library of Congress, New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Source: Wikipedia.org.
    Rocky Mount, NC: 2021 MLK Jr. Oratorical Competition Seeks Participants, Apply by Jan. 5
    December 6, 2020
  • County Lines: A Literary Journal is available via Amazon and the Franklin County Arts Council.
    Franklin County Arts Council Annual Literary Journal Available for Purchase
    December 3, 2020
  • Vendor Fair 2020. Source: Briley's Farm Market
    Greenville, NC: Briley’s Farm Market to Hold Event with Vendors, Food Trucks, & More on Dec. 5
    December 3, 2020
  • New research finds the global collapse of frogs and other amphibians exacerbated malaria outbreaks in Costa Rica and Panama during the 1990s and 2000s. Photo: David Mark, Pixabay.
    Amphibian Die-offs Worsened Malaria Outbreaks in Central America
    December 3, 2020
  • City of Rocky Mount logo
    New Murals Planned by City of Rocky Mount, NC
    December 2, 2020
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    Wake County, North Carolina: Free “Winter Break Meal Bundles” Available to Children 18 & Younger
    December 1, 2020
  • NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
    North Carolina Teachers & Students: Free Arts & Humanities Conference Dec. 15-16 (Virtual)
    December 1, 2020
  • Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
    Grassroots Arts Program Grants: Application Deadline Extended to Dec. 31
    December 1, 2020
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    North Carolina Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Conference Call is Dec. 3
    November 29, 2020
  • Brahms the dog with holiday gifts. Source: SPCA of Wake County
    COVID-19 Leaves SPCA Wake Dogs Waiting Months Without Homes
    November 21, 2020
  • Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale crew members releases more than 200 Green, Loggerhead, and Hawksbill sea turtles approximately 10 miles off the Fort Lauderdale coast, Nov. 16, 2020. Credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole Groll
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