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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.
Source: Stoney Point Trail of Terror, Fayetteville, NC
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Fayetteville, NC: Stoney Point Trail of Terror Benefits Fire Department, Opens Oct. 16 (Updated)

October 2, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The 18th-annual Stoney Point Trail of Terror in Fayetteville, North Carolina, opening night will be Friday, October 16, 2020 with the announcement of an additional weekend! This Halloween-season attraction is unique: it […]

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Winners Announced in “Carolina Prize for Writing” Contest

September 25, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The entries for this year’s Carolina Prize for Writing showcase the quality of writing, and photography, in North Carolina. Judging is complete, and the winning short stories, poems, and photographs will […]

Source: Ken's Korny Corn Maze, Garner, North Carolina 2019
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Garner, NC: Ken’s Korny Corn Maze Open Sept. 26 thru Nov. 7 (UPDATED)

September 25, 2020 Kay Whatley

UPDATE: Due to weather, the September 25th opening day has been postponed. Watch for opening on Saturday, September 26, 2020 instead. ________ Original article:   By Kay Whatley, Editor Ken’s Produce and Garden Center in […]

Pumpkins, ornamental. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Looking for Pumpkins? Local Farmers Markets and Pumpkin Patches Open Sept. 26

September 25, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Fall has arrived, and with it pumpkins galore. Varieties of pie-pumpkins and ornamentals may be purchased at farmers markets, farm stands, and pumpkin patches across North Carolina. In the local […]

Tall grass maze at Clayton Fear Farm. Source: Boyette Family Farms, Clayton, NC, 2019
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Clayton, NC: Fear Farm Open Oct. 2-31

September 24, 2020 Kay Whatley

The fright-filled nights return to Boyette Family Farms with the opening day of its Clayton Fear Farm set for Friday, October 2, 2020. The after-dark fun this year includes the Fear Forest Haunted Hayride and […]

2020 Virtual Barbecue, Bluegrass & Brew fundraiser logo. Source: NC Stop Human Trafficking
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Annual Barbecue, Bluegrass & Brew Fundraiser to be Held Virtually on Oct. 9

September 22, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual fundraiser for NC Stop Human Trafficking will be held virtually this year. The third-annual Barbecue, Bluegrass & Brew event is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2020, starting at 7pm, […]

Photos courtesy of Darkside Haunted Estates/Big Daddys Farms
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Middlesex, NC: Darkside Haunted Estates to Open Sept. 26 through Nov. 7

September 21, 2020 Kay Whatley

Wind along the country roads into Nash County, North Carolina, and find a scary, seasonal attraction just right for your seasonal frights. Darkside Haunted Estates opens this weekend with new experiences for 2020, including RottenKorr […]

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Wake County, NC: “Halloween Drive Thru Spooktacular” Offered at 3 Libraries

September 20, 2020 Kay Whatley

Wake County Public Libraries will be holding “creepy” craft and treat giveaways at Wake County libraries in Knightdale, Garner, and Raleigh, North Carolina. At these Halloween Drive Thru Spooktacular events, costumes are welcome, including car […]

Produce from local farms for sale at market. Photo: Kay Whatley, 2019
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Local Farmers Markets and Artisan Events Sept. 18-19

September 17, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items. Plus, several artisan markets will be open to shop various goods, enjoy […]

Farmer Victor Pace at the plow with his mules, Kate and Kit; one of many photos in Donna Campbell Smith's Book of Mules new edition. Photo: Shannon Hoffman
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Franklin County Author Releases New “Book of Mules” Edition with True Farm Stories

September 15, 2020 Kay Whatley

  A nonfiction book covering the ins and outs of Mules — horse donkey hybrids — has been augmented to include stories by farmers describing their real-life experiences farming with mules and mule teams. The […]

Eastern North Carolina is home to many birds, including cardinals. Photo: Frank Whatley
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When Birds Garden

September 8, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley In the Spring of 2020, little plants began popping up in the gardens and flower beds around my home. I expected this. Fruits and vegetables dropped last year rot, as do kitchen […]

Ticket booth at Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, Henderson NC, as evening falls. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Raleigh Road Drive-in to Show 3 Nights of Horror Movies with Camping (Optional) Sept. 11-13

September 8, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, one of the rare US places offering the drive-in movie experience, will be showing 10 movies this weekend, with camping available overnight on Friday and Saturday. […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: August 2020

September 7, 2020 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 […]

Produce at a farmer's market. Source: Kay Whatley.
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Zebulon, NC: Farm Fresh Market Final Day of the Season is Aug. 29

August 28, 2020 Kay Whatley

Shop the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market before it ends for the season! This Saturday, August 29, 2020, 9am-1pm, is the market’s closing day, and your last chance to pick up local farm goods, homemade, and […]

Treat at the North Carolina State Fair 2017. May not reflect item available during 2020 Drive-thru Fair Food Days. Photo: Nadia Ethier
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Raleigh, NC: State Fairgrounds to Offer Drive-thru Fair Food Aug. 29-30

August 26, 2020 Kay Whatley

The North Carolina State Fair may be far off in 2021, but  fair foods will be available at the fairgrounds this weekend. NC State Fair has added two new “Drive-thru Fair Food Days” to their […]

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Source: NC Office of the Governor.
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State to Assist with Rental, Utility Payments for North Carolinians

August 25, 2020 Kay Whatley

Funding covers three new initiatives to help North Carolinians North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper today announced $175 million to help North Carolinians with rental and utility payment support in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Wayne County Museum, Goldsboro, NC. Source: Wayne County Historical Society
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Wayne County Museum Receives NC Cares: Humanities Relief Grant Funding of $4,000

August 17, 2020 Kay Whatley

  The Wayne County Historical Association and Museum has received $4,000 NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North Carolina cultural organizations experiencing hardships […]

Produce at a farmer's market. Source: Kay Whatley.
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Shop Local at Area Farmers Markets Aug. 13-15

August 12, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items. Plus, this Saturday is National Honey Bee Day, and honey may be […]

Vendors at Bunn Fun Day. Photo: Kay Whatley (2017)
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Update: Bunn Fun Day Postponed to Sept. 18, 2021

August 11, 2020 Kay Whatley

Bunn Fun Day has been rescheduled to next Fall. The new date is Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10am-4pm. Statement by Town of Bunn Commissioner, Sherry Mercer: “Due to COVID-19 stipulations we are having to reschedule […]

Local produce at a NC farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Farmers Markets in Wilson, Nash, & Nearby Counties Open on Aug. 1

July 31, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this Saturday with a variety of local farm goods and handmade/homemade items. Follow coronavirus safety precautions in place. Be safe for […]

A young squirrel. Photo: Jim Combs
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NC Wildlife Resources Commission Provides Tips on “Orphaned” Young Squirrels

July 26, 2020 Kay Whatley

  The second half of summer comes with a few typical themes: barbecues with family, the sound of lawnmowers, outdoor walks, and young squirrels falling out of trees. Yes, that’s right. This is the time […]

Wrenn's Farm strawberries at a farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Nash and Franklin County Farmers Markets, Other Nearby Markets, Open July 24 or 25

July 23, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in: Friday: Louisburg and Whitakers, North Carolina Saturday: Clayton, Goldsboro, Rocky […]

Live from the Imperial Centre 2020. Source: Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences
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Rocky Mount, NC: Watch Free, Weekly Imperial Centre Livestreams of Community Performers

July 15, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences is offering free livestreams each Friday evening, starting at 6pm, through Summer and Fall. No tickets needed, just watch live via YouTube. The 2020 […]

Zebulon Farm Fresh Market's Spring 2020 location at Vance Street and Arendell Avenue. Source: Sheila Long, Town of Zebulon, NC
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Area Farmers Markets Open July 17, 18

July 14, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in Louisburg, Whitakers, Clayton, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, Wake Forest, Wendell, Wilson, […]

NC Governor Cooper established the NC Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice on June 9, 2020. Source: NC Office of the Governor
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New NC Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice to Hold First Meeting Friday

July 9, 2020 Kay Whatley

On July 9, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 and announced the members of the new North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, to be co-chaired by Justice […]

Watermelon bursting. Source: Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, Zebulon NC
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Area Farmers Markets Open July 4th Weekend

July 3, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in Louisburg, Whitakers, Clayton, Rocky Mount, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon […]

Wrenn's Farm strawberries at a farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Farmers Markets in Louisburg, Whitakers open June 26, with Clayton, Zebulon, and more open June 27

June 26, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in Louisburg, Whitakers, Clayton, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, Wake Forest, Wendell, Wilson, […]

Yahyah's Empanadas savory Buffalo Chicken with spicy sour cream, Zebulon, NC. Photo: Nadia Ethier
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Yahyah’s Empanadas delivers for Zebulon, NC (and Beyond)

June 14, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor For those who live in Zebulon, North Carolina and surrounding Five County area, you’re familiar with the lack of delivery from restaurants in the town. Other than a national brand pizza […]

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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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By Kay Whatley, Editor My afternoon started with a Tweet that sent me down a road of discovery and thought. The Tweet linked to an article by Jeremy Henderson, “Road to Table? Auburn University biology professor talks […]

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