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Month: May 2021

Exterior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Knightdale, NC: East Regional Library Programs for June 2021

May 30, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, will be offering programs for youth and adults during June 2021. Summer @ the Library kicks-off on Monday, June 14, 2021. Check out […]

Gray wolf (Canis lupus). Photo courtesy of Jim Peaco, National Park Service
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Endangered Species Act Protections Sought for Wolves as Idaho & Montana Plan to Kill Wolf Populations, Pay Contractors to Kill

May 26, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

On May 26, 2021, the Center for Biological Diversity, the Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund, and Sierra Club petitioned the US Fish and Wildlife Service to restore federal protection under the […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: May 27-29

May 26, 2021 Kay Whatley

This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

Pictured (l-r): Mayor Roberson; City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney; Chris Beschler, director of Energy Resources; Roy Jones, chief executive officer of ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc.
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City of Rocky Mount, NC Recognized for Excellence in Electric Service

May 26, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

During the city council meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021, Roy Jones, chief executive officer of ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc., presented the Public Power Award of Excellence to the city of Rocky Mount for […]

Memoir, Breathing New Air: A Spiritual Transformation through Divorce, released by North Carolina author Jackie Dove-Miller
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North Carolina Author Releases Memoir

May 22, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Youngsville, North Carolina resident, Jackie Dove-Miller, has released her spiritual memoir, Breathing New Air: A Spiritual Transformation through Divorce. It details the lessons she learned and the personal and spiritual growth that occurred after her […]

Hemp field under the North Carolina blue sky. Photo: Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Jun. 1

May 21, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

  The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its next public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications via conference call. This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call […]

Remodeled Ava Gardner Museum, Smithfield, North Carolina. Source: Ashby Brame, Johnston County
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Ava Gardner Museum to Re-open May 22

May 21, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Ava Gardner Museum will hold a Grand Re-opening on Saturday, May 22, 2021. After months of expansive remodeling due to water damage, the Ava Gardner Museum in Downtown Smithfield will be open to the […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: May 20-22

May 20, 2021 Kay Whatley

This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

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Wilson County Public Library Programs for Late May 2021

May 18, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The final days of may May are bringing in colorful blooms and exciting programs.  Check out the library’s new Star Wars Trivia for teens, Mental Health Month programs, Wilson history, and fun take-home crafts. All […]

2019 photo of NC Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green. Source: NC Office of the Governor
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North Carolina Governor Reappoints Jaki Shelton Green as State’s Poet Laureate

May 17, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

On May 17, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that he would reappoint poet, teacher, and community advocate Jaki Shelton Green as North Carolina’s poet laureate. “Jaki Shelton Green has a remarkable ability to connect with […]

Red wolf puppy. Photo: Ryan Nordsven/USFWS
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Rare Red Wolves Released in North Carolina

May 17, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

On May 12, 2021, red wolf captive breeding facilities announced the release of several rare red wolves into eastern North Carolina after conservation groups won a federal court ruling (PDF) in January 2021 that required […]

Wind turbines. Source: US Department of the Interior
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First Major Offshore Wind Project in US Waters Approved

May 12, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Major milestone will propel America’s drive toward a clean energy future On May 11, 2021, US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced approval of the construction and operation […]

Squawk and Squeal Plate Sale is May 15, 2021. Source: Greenville Jaycees
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Greenville, NC: Jaycees “Squawk & Squeal” Plate Sale Fundraiser is May 15

May 12, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Greenville Jaycees will be hosting the Squawk & Squeal plate sale on Saturday, May 15, 2021, beginning at noon, at Third Street Education Center, 600 W 3rd Street, Greenville, North Carolina. The plate […]

"Edimentals" Courtesy of The Extreme Salad Man, Stephen Barstow. Source: RBButler.com
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Southeastern Plant Symposium Presents World’s Top Experts and Rare Plant Auction

May 12, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Seven of the world’s top botanical and horticultural experts will speak at the 2021 Southeastern Plant Symposium and Rare Plant Auction, according to event organizers Mark Weathington, Director of JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State […]

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored. Source: The Grey Area News, Zebulon NC.
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: May 13-15

May 12, 2021 Kay Whatley

This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

A bigfoot family. Sketch by Donna Campbell Smith, author of "My Neighbors from the Woods"
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Franklin County, NC Author Releases “Bigfoot” Novel

May 11, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

  North Carolina author Donna Campbell Smith’s new novel, My Neighbors from the Woods, is a departure from all of her previous books. Some folks might say it’s a fantasy or paranormal story. That’s because […]

Building Bridges Across Borders - three film festivals combine for virtual screenings. Gauri Singh
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North Carolina: 3 Film Festivals to Be Held Virtually May 22-31

May 11, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Three film festivals will come together to bring the best ideas in Independent cinemas from all around the globe. Preparations are underway for “Building Bridges Across Borders” virtual film screenings May 22-31, 2021 as a […]

Chick and eggs in beach nest. Source: NC Wildlife, photo by Annika Anderson
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North Carolina Wildlife Commission Asks Beachgoers to Watch for Nesting Birds

May 11, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Shorebirds are nesting and brood-rearing now through August 31, 2021 Before hitting the beach this summer, visitors should remember to “share the shore” with beach-nesting birds, giving them, their eggs and chicks a wide berth. […]

A dog in a shelter. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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NC Public Animal Shelter Report 2020: Annual Cat and Dog Euthanasia Numbers

May 11, 2021 Kay Whatley

According to numbers in the 2020 Public Animal Shelter Report, released to the public by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) earlier this year, North Carolina public animal shelters euthanized approximately 10,522 […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Amazon to Create 500 Jobs at a New $100 Million Distribution Operation in Smithfield, NC

May 10, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Amazon.com will launch a state-of-the-art import processing center in Smithfield, North Carolina (Johnston County), creating more than 500 jobs which offer a starting wage of $15-an-hour and comprehensive benefits beginning on the first day of […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: May 6-8

May 5, 2021 Kay Whatley

This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

Source: Library of Congress
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Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry Available via Library of Congress

May 4, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Collected and with Introduction by Joy Harjo, 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate; Foreword by Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress Edited by Joy Harjo, the first Native poet to serve as US Poet Laureate, LIVING NATIONS, LIVING […]

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Wilson County, NC: Digital Navigators Available to Assist Community in May

May 4, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library is partnering with state government agencies to provide access to Digital Navigators for the month of May. Digital Navigators will guide community members to address their needs around home connectivity, devices, […]

Hemp growing on a farm in Bunn, NC (Franklin County). Photo: Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is May 4

May 1, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its next public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications via conference call. This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on […]

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By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, reprinted from Fusion.net with permission Over the past few months, saiga antelopes have been dying out by the tens of thousands in Kazakhstan. Since May, about 120,000 have died, and that number […]

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Activity books are a great way to encourage reading and learning. BigFoot activity books are especially beloved by parents, as they are at once educational and fun. The latest BigFoot activity book, released just this […]

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Crocs, Inc. continues its annual Croctober celebration by partnering with premier streetwear brand Pizzaslime to deliver their latest, limited-edition, glow-in-the-dark version of the Classic Clog for Croc Day on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. National Croc Day was […]

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