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Croc Day Classic glow-in-the-dark. Source: Crocs, Inc.
national

The-Strangeness: Crocs Gets “Lit” for #CrocDay on Oct. 23

October 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
local-nc

Franklin County Arts Council & Gallery Are Moving to Bickett Blvd

October 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

By Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) would like to express our sincere thanks to the residents and businesses of Franklin County for the support and encouragement you have […]

Wayne County Museum, Goldsboro, NC. Source: Wayne County Historical Society
events

Two Days of Local Vendors, Moonshine, and Moon Pies at the Wayne County Museum

October 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Come shop with local artists, crafters, and artisans at the Wayne County Museum’s annual vendor fair. Shop for gifts and enjoy an evening party with cocktails and a local favorite treat. On November 1 & 2, […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
filmindustry

New Advisory Council on Film, Television and Digital Streaming Created in North Carolina

October 22, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Council Will Advise on Efforts to Grow North Carolina’s Flourishing Film Industry On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper announced the creation of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Film, Television and Digital Streaming, […]

Air Bee & Bee / JC Raulston Arboretum at NCSU. Photo courtesy Mark Weathington
farmgarden

NCSU Arboretum to ‘Reveal’ Air Bee & Bee at Moonlight in the Garden

October 22, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden returns to JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. New to this year’s exhibition is the illumination and reveal of Air Bee […]

Gobblequest 2019. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC
events

Wake Forest, NC: Register In Advance for Family Gobblequest on Nov. 16

October 22, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is inviting local families to participate in the second annual Family Gobblequest on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 10am. Join the fun with a quest followed by […]

City of Rocky Mount logo
local-nc

Rocky Mount Police Department will House IBIS Technology Regional System

October 22, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Rocky Mount Police Department has taken the lead on a new initiative to address gun violence with its ballistic identification technology. The department is now home to IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System). Neighboring agencies who […]

Two of the egg roll packaging labels released with the recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
food

Egg Rolls, 126K Pounds, Recalled Due to Insanitary Production and Packing

October 20, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

T & R Enterprise USA Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products, Shipped to Institutions, Due to Insanitary Conditions T & R Enterprise USA Inc., a St. Louis, Missouri. establishment, is recalling approximately 126,000 pounds of […]

Operation Medicine Drop. Source: North Carolina Department of Insurance
events

Wake Forest Police Department “Operation Medicine Drop” is Oct. 26

October 20, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Operation Medicine Drop” Saturday, October 26, 2019, 9am-1pm, inside the ground floor meeting room of the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest, North […]

Flags at half staff. Photo: Kay Whatley
state-nc

Flags Lowered in Honor of US Representative Elijah Cummings

October 17, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

This afternoon, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered US and NC flags at state buildings, facilities, and grounds to be lowered to half-staff immediately in honor of US Representative Elijah E. Cummings. A veteran civil […]

Alston-Massenburg Center. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC
events

Wake Forest, NC: First-ever “Unity in the Community” Set for Nov. 9

October 17, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department and the Northeast Community Coalition (NECC) are partnering to offer Wake Forest residents an afternoon of family-friendly fun and share useful information during Unity in […]

Twin County Museum and Hall of Fame logo
events

Twin County Hall of Fame Banquet Returning to Rocky Mount Event Center

October 16, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

By Ashley Pittman, Rocky Mount Event Center Almost a year ago, Twin County Hall of Fame Banquet brought in over 400 attendees, that allowed Rocky Mount Event Center to showcase it’s Edgecombe Room.  On Thursday, […]

Seasoned beef cases label. Source: US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
food

Kenosha Beef Recalls 2.3 Million Pounds of Taco Bell Filling Contaminated with Possible Metal Fragments

October 16, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Kenosha Beef International, a Columbus, Ohio establishment, recalled an undetermined amount of seasoned beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service […]

Source: Taylorsville Apple Festival, Inc.
events

Taylorsville Apple Festival is Oct. 19

October 16, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

By Gina Kay Honosky, Taylorsville Apple Festival, Inc. Fall is here so it’s time to get ready for the 31st Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival held in downtown Taylorsville, North Carolina in Alexander County. The board […]

Get tickets for 'The Twilight Zone' special and 'Galaxy Quest' documentary nights in November 2019. Source: Fathom Events
movies

Special Movie Screenings in November of The Twilight Zone and Galaxy Quest Documentary

October 16, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Fathom Events, the leading event cinema distributor with theater nationwide, will be holding special screenings of fan favorites next month. Their special events include November 14, 2019 screenings for fans of Rod Serling and The […]

The mobile Education Center travels with the Wall That Heals 3/4 scale replica. Source: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
local-nc

The Wall That Heals Replica Open in Tarboro, NC Oct. 17-20

October 16, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

For four days, October 17-20, 2019, the Wall that Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica may be viewed in Braswell Park, 1501 Western Blvd, Tarboro, North Carolina.  Visitors may visit the wall starting Thursday, October 17, […]

Farm to School Coalition of NC logo
state-nc

Eleven North Carolina School Districts Receive Farm-to-School Awards

October 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Eleven school districts received the first-ever Farm to School of NC Awards from the Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina for their achievements in expanding and enhancing farm-to-school initiatives in the state. The awards […]

Source: Trees for the Triangle
farmgarden

Wake Forest & Trees for the Triangle Partnering to Plant Trees on Private Property

October 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with Trees for the Triangle (TFTT) to help the non-profit meet its goal of planting 50,000 trees in Wake, Durham and Orange counties by 2050. Starting now, Wake […]

Food Truck Invasion logo. Source: Burt + Brewington Creative Agency / City of Rocky Mount, NC
events

Rocky Mount to Host First Downtown Food Truck Invasion on Oct. 26

October 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The inaugural Downtown Rocky Mount Food Truck Invasion, sponsored by the city of Rocky Mount’s Community and Business Development Department, will take place Saturday, October 26, 2019, 4-9pm, rain or shine. The event will be […]

Nash County 4-H flyer for bus trip to Arlington National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America Day
local-nc

Nash County 4-H Trip: Lay a Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on Dec. 14

October 11, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Each December on National “Wreaths Across America Day,” Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, and 1,600+ locations in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad. The Nash County 4-H is organizing […]

Photo from 2018 Zebulon Historical Walking Tour. Source: MaryBeth Carpenter, Preservation Zebulon
events

Zebulon, NC Historic Walking Tour is Oct. 12

October 10, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Come take a leisurely stroll through downtown Zebulon, North Carolina and learn about our town’ early history, formation and settlers. Preservation Zebulon presents an opportunity for the area residents to participate in this popular walking […]

Author Dr. Tiffany D. Tyson with Book 1: Billy the Bully. Source:  Tyson Multimedia Inc.
events

Wilson, NC Author Dr. Tiffany D. Tyson Releases “Patti Fix-it: A Series of Children’s Books”

October 10, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Book tells how one young girl creates a positive change in a tense situation at the neighborhood playground Dr. Tiffany D. Tyson’s entire life has been very productive in creating fair opportunities for women. Her […]

Joyner Park Community Center during construction. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC
events

Halloween Spooktacular in Wake Forest, NC is Oct. 24

October 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will sponsor its annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday, October 24, 2019, 4:30-8pm, at the new Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North […]

The Rocky Mount Senior Center, 427 S Church Street, Rocky Mount NC.
events

Registration Deadline is Oct. 9 for Senior Center Fall Festival on Oct. 16

October 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Rocky Mount Senior Center members and the community are invited to attend the inaugural Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 11am-1pm. Formerly known as the Rocky Mount Senior Center’s “Summer Blast,” the event has […]

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state-nc

Asheville, NC Plumbing Company Says, “Don’t Flush These”

October 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Don’t Flush These Five Items to Prevent Plumbing Issues and Pollution Four Seasons Plumbing, a family-owned and operated plumbing company serving the Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina, areas, is debunking myths about many items commonly thought of as […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
farmgarden

Fall Agritourism Opportunities at North Carolina Farms

October 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Travelers looking for unique farm experiences will have plenty of options this fall as farms across the state open their gates to welcome visitors. From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to festivals and farmers markets, […]

The Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft is seen as it lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan with Expedition 60 crew members Nick Hague of NASA and Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos, along with visiting astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori of the United Arab Emirates, October 3, 2019. Photo: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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NASA Astronaut and Crewmates Return Safely from International Space Station

October 4, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

NASA astronaut Nick Hague returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday, alongside Soyuz commander Alexey Ovchinin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos and visiting astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori from the United Arab […]

Moonlight in the Garden at JC Raulston Arboretum, NCSU. Photo: Frank Clemmensen
farmgarden

“Moonlight in the Garden” to Illuminate NCSU Arboretum on Seven November Nights

October 4, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden returns to illuminate and showcase JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. Sold out every evening in 2018, Moonlight in the […]

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The Strange-ness: Kitten Survives Long Journey

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A bit of odd news from Carson, California. A 3-month-old kitten was discovered inside of a freight container from Shanghai, China during a July shipment. The LA County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) […]

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US UFO Sightings by US State: February 2018

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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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