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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.
Photo from prior year Tacopalooza in Knightdale NC. Source: RDU Mobile Food Association
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Tacopalooza 2018 Drives Into Knightdale on Aug. 19

August 8, 2018 Kay Whatley

It’s back! The food truck rodeo with taco competition and more returns to Knightdale, North Carolina. Tacopalooza 2018 is scheduled for Sunday, August 19, 2018, noon-4pm. This second-annual event is organized by the RDU Mobile […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 9-12, 2018

August 6, 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 […]

National Night Out 2018 logo. Source: National Association of Town Watch
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Take to the Streets for National Night Out 2018

August 5, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor National Night Out (NNO) is “a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States.” Municipalities or their police departments generally organize NNO events for the first Tuesday in August — though some locations […]

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Puzzles Page: August 3, 2018

August 3, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 August 3 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

Authors in August 2018 flyer. Source: Rob Lewis, Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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“Authors in August” Returns to Rocky Mount NC Library on Aug. 11

August 1, 2018 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library is holding its annual gathering of local authors to meet area readers. The “Authors in August” invites all to come and hear these accomplished writers introduce themselves and their works, learn more […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 2-5, 2018

August 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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Eastern NC Business Events in August 2018

August 1, 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 — […]

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US UFO Sightings by US State: June 2018

July 31, 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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The Strange-ness: NC Law Removes Protections from Opossums for Five Days A Year

July 27, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Have you ever read an article about the odd laws on the books in US states? One can only imagine what led to their creation. Laws prohibiting elephants from plowing fields* […]

Snoopy's Hot Dogs and More, Raleigh NC. Source: Source: Golden Relations
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Snoopy’s Hot Dogs and More Celebrates 40th Anniversary

July 26, 2018 Kay Whatley

Few restaurants in this town last 40 years but Snoopy’s Hot Dogs & More original location at 1931 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina has done just that. Through all kinds of food trends, Snoopy’s […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — July 25-29, 2018

July 23, 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 […]

Special needs children participating in a music lesson. Source: Music Kids Foundation, Wilson NC
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A Night of Music, Food, and Brews Planned to Raise Funds for Special-Needs Music Program

July 21, 2018 Kay Whatley

Music Kids Foundation of Wilson, North Carolina brings music into the lives of special needs children and adults. To raise funds for their programs, the foundation is holding an event on Saturday, August 25, 2018, 7-9pm, […]

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Puzzles Page:  July 20, 2018

July 20, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 July 20 — online puzzles page PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com For answer to the Cryptogram, see the next puzzles page in […]

Earth and all her inhabitants. Image: NASA's Earth Observatory, 2002 (western hemisphere).
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The Last Straw Is Only The Beginning

July 18, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley The recent push to get rid of plastic straws is resulting in US chain restaurants, coffee shops, and hotels removing straws from their facilities. That’s good news, though it is only a […]

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Fall Vendor Opportunities in Eastern NC

July 18, 2018 Kay Whatley

Sell your wares, pass out information on your services, or otherwise participate as a vendor at Fall events. Vendor opportunities are coming up at NC Fall events. Participate for a day or for a season. Check […]

Histsoric Bath NC Pirates in the Port. NC. Source: Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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Pirate Life and NC History Covered During Historic Bath’s “Pirates in the Port” Weekend

July 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

From Stede Bonnet to Blackbeard himself, people have long been fascinated with pirates, which are part of North Carolina history. Who were they? Where did they live? What did they wear? How did they become […]

Scooby-Doo Stamps were issued on July 14, 2018. Source: United States Postal Service
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Scooby Stamps Now Available at US Post Offices Nationwide

July 16, 2018 Kay Whatley

“Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” The answer: in Post Offices everywhere! The newest addition to the 2018 Forever Stamp program celebrates the beloved animated Great Dane Scooby-Doo, brought to you by the United States Postal Service […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — July 18-22, 2018

July 16, 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 […]

Students with their Dream Coat Ministries backpacks and DCM volunteers. Photo: Kay Whatley (2017)
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Knightdale Back-to-School Backpack Drive Seeking Sponsors

July 15, 2018 Kay Whatley

Going back to school should be a time of excitement. New classroom, new teachers, new books, new supplies. For many children, though, it isn’t. The increase in back-to-school costs has a direct impact on children living in […]

Nash County Sheriff's Office Hot Dogs for Kids event in Middlesex NC (November 2016). Photo: Kay Whatley
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Nash County Sheriff’s Office to Give Away Book Bags, Serve Free Hot Dogs, at Back-to-School Event

July 13, 2018 Kay Whatley

The Nash County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) will be hosting a Back-To-School-Book-Bag-Giveaway alongside one of their “Hot Dogs for Kids” events on August 11, 2018, from 11am to 1pm. The book bag giveaway and free hot […]

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Puzzles Page:  July 13, 2018

July 13, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 July 13 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com Answer to the Cryptogram will be included in the puzzles page next […]

Crafts and Movie July 28, 2018 flyer. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Free Movies and Unique Film Events Coming Up in Eastern NC

July 12, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Taking the kids to a movie makes for a fun time. Thanks to area towns and Parks and Recreation Departments, free movies are available — often with free popcorn and water […]

Zebulon Community Library (Wake County Public Libraries) booth at the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market. Source: Cindy Brookshire
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ZFFM Literacy Day Done, More Fun Market Themes Planned

July 11, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor On Saturday, July 7, 2018, The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) held a Literacy Day at the Market with special vendors including the Wake County Public Libraries (Zebulon Community Library), Comic […]

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Puzzles Page:  June 29, 2018

June 29, 2018 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download this week’s puzzles. 2018 June 29 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area News site, greyareanews.com Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next Friday puzzle page in two […]

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Eastern NC Business Events in July 2018

June 28, 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 — […]

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Eastern NC Independence Day Happenings 2018

June 26, 2018 Kay Whatley

Starting hundreds of years ago, settlers from Europe began arriving in North America and staying. They built settlements and eventually forms colonies — the basis of the first 13 states. By the mid 1700s, colonists […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — June 27-July 1, 2018

June 26, 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 […]

Source: Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments
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August Aging Presentation will Focus on Homelessness

June 25, 2018 Kay Whatley

Would you like to be a part of something meaningful that would make a difference in the lives of older adults in Eastern NC? Come and be a part of our mission to empower under-served senior adults in […]

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The Strange-ness: US Government Decides Not To Build Death Star

January 18, 2013

By Kay Whatley, Editor Did you know that any American can start a petition for change? On petitions.whitehouse.gov, you can sign or start petitions for the issues you’d like to see the government address. Any petition reaching 100,000 […]

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US UFO Sightings by US State: June 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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