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Articles by Kay Whatley

About Kay Whatley
Kay Whatley serves as Editor and Reporter with The Grey Area News. Kay is a published author with over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. Kay Whatley is wife to Frank Whatley, founder of The Grey Area™ newspaper and The Grey Area News online news website.
Call for Hen Pals for the HenPower program. Source: Equal Arts, Gateshead UK
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UK Care Homes Seeking “Hen Pals” to Combat Senior Loneliness

October 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

Equal Arts, based in the United Kingdom, seeks ways to engage older people at care homes. To fight loneliness and engage seniors, Equal Arts ensures care homes offer creative activities, community connections, and HenPower — […]

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Puzzles Page: October 12, 2018

October 12, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 October 12 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

Youngsville quilt block locations map. Source: FCAC brochure for The Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers
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Quilt Trail Tuesday: Youngsville, North Carolina

October 9, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Quilt Trails showcasing patterns used in quilting are springing up across the United States. Painted wooden blocks depicting quilt styles are hung outdoors on barns, old buildings, and private locations — […]

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Things to Do in NC When You’re Bored: Halloween/Fall Movie Showings

October 9, 2018 Kay Whatley

While these movies are not free — most have an entry fee of $5 or more — these are opportunities to watch spooky movies, or movies that aren’t normally available on the big screen. Near […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 11-14, 2018

October 8, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

Don't Judge Me Fashion Show 2018
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Don’t Judge Me Fashion Show Seeking Models

October 4, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Love One Another program is holding a fashion show in Wilson, North Carolina, and the Call for Models is open. Would you love to walk the runway? Now is the time […]

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Eastern NC Business Events in October 2018

October 3, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county area — […]

Victorian era casket and handler with Wayne County Historical Society. Source: Thomas Bailey
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A Victorian Era Funeral, History, Food, and Facts: All in One Event

October 2, 2018 Kay Whatley

“Victorian Mourning Practices” Presentation and Social Scheduled for Oct. 27 Forget vampires and monsters. In advance of Halloween, immerse yourself in a real, unusual, and slightly creepy part of the Victorian Era by attending a […]

Rocky Mount Event Center Grand Opening flyer. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC
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Rocky Mount Event Center Grand Opening to Include Free Concert

October 1, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Rocky Mount Event Center’s Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, October 25, 2018, 4:30-8pm, is free and the public is invited. This special event will include three musical performances. Come and enjoy amazing […]

Pumpkins, ornamental. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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October Fall-themed Events in Eastern NC

October 1, 2018 Kay Whatley

Below are some of the Eastern, North Carolina Fall events planned around the five county area and beyond. (Five Counties = Franklin, Johnston, Nash, Wake, and Wilson; beyond may include Edgecombe, Wayne, and others) Events […]

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Chuckle of the Issue: Homophone Huh

October 1, 2018 Kay Whatley

A father was reading Bible stories to his young son. He read, “The man, named Lot, was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 4-7, 2018

October 1, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

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Puzzles Page: September 28, 2018

September 28, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 September 28 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

Quilt block installation on Old Bank Building, Franklinton NC, in 2013. Photo: Amy Chelle‎ (cropped)
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Quilt Trail Tuesday: Franklinton, North Carolina

September 25, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Quilt Trails showcasing patterns used in quilting are springing up across the United States. Painted wooden blocks depicting quilt styles are hung outdoors on barns, old buildings, and private locations — […]

National Pumpkin Festival crowd in front of town hall, Spring Hope NC. Photo: Kay Whatley 2017
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47th Annual Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival is Oct. 5-6

September 24, 2018 Kay Whatley

The National Pumpkin Festival returns to Spring Hope, North Carolina for its 47th year. The annual festival will be held October 5-6, 2018 in downtown. Every year, this wonderful family event meshes the best of fall […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Sept. 28-30, 2018

September 24, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

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Puzzles Page: September 14, 2018

September 14, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 September 14 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: August 2018

September 7, 2018 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 — Sept. 7-9, 2018

September 7, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

Expo vendors at the inaugural Carolina Hemp Festival and Expo 2018. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Carolina Hemp Festival and Expo Provided Education, Cameraderie and Community

September 4, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor On Thursday, August 30, 2018, the inaugural Carolina Hemp Festival and Expo kicked off at the Marriott (Crabtree Valley) in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event ran three days, drawing hemp-interested business […]

The Century of Progress quilt block on the Old Depot in Bunn NC. Source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council
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Quilt Trail Tuesday: Bunn, North Carolina

September 4, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Quilt Trails showcasing patterns used in quilting are springing up across the United States. Painted wooden blocks depicting quilt styles are hung outdoors on barns, old buildings, and private locations — […]

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Puzzles Page: August 31, 2018

August 31, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 August 31 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

Carolina Hemp Festival 2018 logo. Source: Women of Sativa
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First Carolina Hemp Festival Announces Expo Vendors

August 29, 2018 Kay Whatley

Events Kick off in Raleigh NC Tomorrow (August 30) and Continue through September 1, 2018 The Carolina Hemp Festival and Expo will run for three days — August 30-September 1, 2018 — and will draw industrial hemp experts and […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2018

August 28, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

OkTARberfest 2018 flyer. Source: Town of Louisburg NC
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OkTARberfest & More: Music, Food, and Living History in Louisburg Oct. 19-20

August 27, 2018 Kay Whatley

This year, OkTARberfest Weekend is planned for October 19-20, 2018 in Louisburg, North Carolina. Why the odd spelling of this festival’s name? Well, the Tar River runs through Louisburg and that’s where this annual event […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 23-26, 2018

August 22, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

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Puzzles Page: August 17, 2018

August 17, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 August 17 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 16-19, 2018

August 12, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains-Five County area of Eastern NC). While most listed events are free […]

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