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One of the packaging labels released with the Conagra-Healthy Choice product recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Conagra Brands, Inc. Recalls 130K Pounds of Healthy Choice Chicken Bowl Products Due to Possible Contamination with Rocks

April 11, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Conagra Brands, Inc. (Russellville, Arkansas) is recalling approximately 130,763 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken bowl products because the product may contain extraneous material, specifically small rocks, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection […]

A user playing the new NeMO-Net game that helps NASA classify the world's coral from their own home. Credits: NASA/Ames Research Center/Ved Chirayath
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NASA Calls on Gamers, Citizen Scientists to Help Map The World’s Corals

April 11, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  NASA invites video gamers and citizen scientists to embark on virtual ocean research expeditions to help map coral reefs around the world in an effort to better understand these threatened ecosystems. During the past […]

My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19! English book cover. Source: World Health Organization
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Children’s Story Book Released to Help Children and Young People Cope with COVID-19

April 9, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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FEMA Approves North Carolina Request to Provide Social-Distancing Shelter

April 8, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Emergency non-congregate sheltering for COVID-19 can help provide more than 16,500 units of individual housing On April 8, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that the state has received approval from FEMA to provide […]

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Survey: How People Will Spend Coronavirus Stimulus Checks

April 8, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

With millions of taxpayers slated to receive relief checks in the coming weeks, many are making plans for how to spend the unexpected windfall due to the coronavirus pandemic and the government relief package. A […]

LAA provides mask-making materials to employees who volunteer to sew them. Source:  Stephanie Klein, Lane and Associates Family Dentistry
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Garner, NC: Lane & Associates Family Dentistry Goes Above & Beyond During COVID-19 Crisis

April 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Dentistry Supports Its Employees, Who Volunteer to Give Blood and Sew Masks for Healthcare Providers As the largest dental practice in North Carolina, Lane & Associates Family Dentistry (LAA) is proud to serve the state […]

Pages of the "Nature Notebook" - Source: The Good and the Beautiful
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Get Kids Outdoors: The Good and the Beautiful Releases Nature Notebook as Free Download

April 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Feeling cooped up? Getting children outdoors during coronavirus closures boosts mental health, learning, family connections Since author Richard Louv coined the term “nature-deficit disorder” in his 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods, families have recognized the […]

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Rocky Mount, NC Plan to Maximize Resources During Pandemic

March 31, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  On March 27, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued a stay-at-home order for the state of North Carolina beginning at 5pm on Monday, March 30, 2020, and continuing through the end of April, except for […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Governor Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order Until Apr. 29

March 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Essential businesses may remain open, social distancing mandated North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state to stay at home for thirty days, until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow the […]

Hemp field under the North Carolina blue sky. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Ind Hemp Commission Public Meeting by Conference Call is Mar. 27

March 24, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via conference call, open to the public. Join the conference call by computer, telephone, smart phone, or other device on Friday, March 27, […]

The Strike Finder, a 52-foot sport fisher, rests on rocks after alliding with the southern Charleston jetty March 22, 2020, in Charleston, SC. Photo: US Coast Guard
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Five Boaters Rescued by Efforts of 10 Agencies after Vessel Allides with Jetty

March 22, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Coast Guard along with partner agencies rescued five people after the vessel they were on allided with the southern Charleston, South Carolina jetty, early Sunday morning. The North Charleston Fire Department arrived on […]

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NC to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In, Allow Takeout and Delivery to Continue

March 17, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

At an afternoon briefing today, Governor Cooper will announce a new executive order in response to COVID-19 that closes restaurants and bars for dine-in customers but allows them to continue takeout and delivery orders. The […]

Home Adopting Network. Source: Darci VanderSlik, SPCA of Wake County
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SPCA Wake Streams Adoptable Pets Online to Find Homes

March 17, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Watch and interact with pets from the comfort and safety of home The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County (SPCA Wake) is broadcasting adoptable pets to families via live streaming […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Governor Issues Executive Order Closing K-12 Public Schools and Banning Gatherings of More Than 100 People

March 14, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all K-12 public schools in North Carolina to close for a minimum of two weeks in response to COVID-19. The Executive Order also bans gatherings of more than […]

Dirt Day logo. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC
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Updated: Wake Forest, NC “Dirt Day” is Canceled

March 13, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE March 13, 2020: Dirt Day and the tree giveaway have been canceled, alongside other town events, due to concerns of coronavirus spreading at events. List of Wake Forest, NC events that are now canceled […]

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North Carolina Recommends New Steps to Protect Against COVID-19

March 13, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Governor, DHHS urge North Carolinians to follow guidance (not a mandate) North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina is taking proactive steps to protect the health and well-being of our state in […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
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Updated: Grand Opening & Open House for Gallery on the Hill Postponed

March 13, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE March 13, 2020:  As government and businesses work to minimize the spread of coronavirus in public/at events, the Franklin County Arts Council has announced that their offices and gallery must be closed March 16-April […]

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Update: “The Story of BBQ in NC” Exhibit at PLJCS is Canceled, Rescheduling Underway

March 13, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE March 13, 2020: The exhibit will not be opening March 18 as planned. The Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield is in the process of cancelling library events through the rest of March […]

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NC State Farmers Market Weekend “Spring Craft Fair” Is Canceled

March 12, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Because of the latest developments with COVID-19 and guidance on limiting large community events, the State Farmers Market has canceled its annual Spring Craft Fair that was planned this weekend (March 13-15, 2020). The market […]

New Hanover County Government seal
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Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Receives 14+ Acres to Build Affordable Housing

March 11, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

At its March 9, 2020 meeting, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners authorized the conveyance of 14.36 acres of county-owned property to Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity for a workforce housing development. The property […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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NC Governor Declares State Of Emergency To Respond To Coronavirus COVID-19

March 10, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  Department of Health and Human Services Issues Recommendations to Slow Spread North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper took the next step in the state’s coronavirus COVID-19 preparedness plan today, March 10, 2020, and issued an […]

Source: Town of Knightdale, NC.
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Knightdale Town Council Approves Ladder Truck Purchase

March 4, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Knightdale Town Council authorized the purchase of a new ladder truck at their Work Session meeting on March 2, 2020. The Fire Department’s current vehicle has reached its practical and effective life after […]

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Updated – City of Rocky Mount Annual Tree Giveaway is Postponed

March 3, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The tree seedlings giveaway by the Rocky Mount Tree Advisory Board, originally scheduled for March 2-4, 2020, has been postponed. Each year, the city of Rocky Mount Tree Advisory Board gives away low-growing trees […]

Young Frankenstein. Source: Jessie Nunery, City of Rocky Mount
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Imperial Centre to welcome “Young Frankenstein” for Six Performances

March 3, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  An all-local production of Young Frankenstein will be held during two weekends in March at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Young Frankenstein is a […]

Earth in Full View. The Apollo 17 crew caught this breathtaking view of our home planet as they were traveling to the moon on Dec. 7, 1972. It's the first time astronauts were able to photograph the South polar ice cap. Nearly the entire coastline of Africa is clearly visible, along with the Arabian Peninsula. Source: NASA.
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NASA Seeks Applicants to #BeAnAstronaut

March 2, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

For the first time in more than four years, NASA began accepting applications Monday for future astronauts. Aspiring Moon to Mars explorers have until Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 11:59pm (EDT), to apply. The call […]

Interior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC, in November 2017. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Knightdale, NC: East Regional Library Programs Scheduled for March 2020 (Updated)

March 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE March 13, 2020: In the interest of protecting vulnerable community members and preventing the spread of COVID-19, WCPL is suspending all library programs (Core, EFRA, and partnerships), as well as TLC and the Ambassador […]

Friday Nights on the Tar logo. Source: Town of Louisburg
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Louisburg, NC: “Friday Nights on the Tar” Series to Open with The Castaways Band on May 15

March 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Louisburg’s free concert series returns for its fourth year. Friday Nights on the Tar 2020 will feature live, local music and activities under the stars, one Friday each month, from May through […]

Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce logo.
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Rocky Mount Area Chamber to Host First “Small Business & Entrepreneurship Conference”

February 28, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, along with Host Sponsor the Eastern North Carolina Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, will be holding a Small Business & Entrepreneurship Conference. The event is currently being […]

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Husqvarna's robotic mower, Automower, features Amazon Alexa integration, starting September 1, 2018. Source: PRNewsfoto/Husqvarna
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The Strange-ness: “Just ask Alexa!” to Mow The Lawn

March 15, 2018

Husqvarna robotic mowers will be compatible with the cloud-based voice service Alexa On March 15, 2018, at a press event in Aycliffe, United Kingdom, Husqvarna demonstrated the functions of “Just ask Alexa” and future Amazon Alexa […]

Source: Edgar Lobaton and Matt Shipman, North Carolina State University.
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The Strange-ness: Tracking the Movement of Cyborg Cockroaches

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January 31, 2018

By Kay Whatley, Editor “Tag, you’re it!” Do you remember playing tag as a child? The children’s chasing game is being promoted as a world sport:  World Chase Tag™. Chase Tag® events have been held […]

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