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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.
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Dakota Water Needs a Fighting Chance against Contamination

August 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

FORT YATES, North Dakota – The following is a statement from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman, Dave Archambault II on the Tribe’s opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline proposed project. Statement from Standing Rock Sioux Tribal […]

To provide immediate relief for the victims of the recent historic floods in Louisiana, the Mayor of New Orleans asks for contributions to NOLA Pay It Forward Fund. Source: PRNewsFoto/Greater New Orleans Foundation, Shutterstock.
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Fund Opened to help New Orleans Flooding Victims

August 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Mayor of New Orleans Establishes Fund To Help the Thousands of Louisiana Families Stranded By Floods Released by Martha Landrum, gnof.org To provide immediate relief for the victims of the recent historic floods in Louisiana, the […]

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Oxford NC Hot Sauce Contest is Sept. 10

August 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Get your taste buds to Oxford, North Carolina, for the annual Hot Sauce Contest! Check out some of the fiery foods NC has to offer, and enjoy all the music, entertainment, […]

Ribbon Cutting. Source: Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC.
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From Ground Breaking to Ribbon Cutting: Building Dreams in South Rocky Mount

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman When the city broke ground at the South Rocky Mount Community Center on Monday, July 13, 2015, it was about more that turning over dirt. It was about the revitalization and reinvestment […]

Red Ribbon showcase, August 2016. Source: Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, Knightdale NC.
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Chamber Ribbon Cutting Spotlighted Small Businesses

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Lauren Floyd On August 9, 2016, the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce held a Red Ribbon Showcase — a kind of ribbon cutting for multiple businesses.  The event was held at the Town Hall in Knightdale, […]

Source: Town of Knightdale NC
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New Fall “K-Fest” Scheduled for Knightdale NC

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Mark your calendars for the inaugural K-Fest — Knightdale Kids Education Festival — a new festival in the Town of Knightdale NC. Be there for a wide variety of activities including back-to-school and educational options, on Saturday, September 10, 2016, […]

An example of a methane plume observation by NASA’s AVIRIS-NG spectrometer instrument. This plume was confirmed by JPL’s ground team to be caused by a leaking pipeline. The leak was reported to the pipeline operating company, which shut down the pipeline and repaired it. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
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NASA Study Analyzes Four Corners Methane Sources

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Alan Buis, Jet Propulsion Laboratory In an extensive airborne survey, a NASA-led team has analyzed a previously identified “hot spot” of methane emissions in the Four Corners region of the United States, quantifying both […]

NASCAR Hood Giveaway. Source: e-hydrate.com.
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Sweepstakes: Win a Piece of NASCAR History

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Erin Shirk, E-hydrate On August 15, 2016, E-hydrate, the maker of natural Protein On-the-Go, announced their latest NASCAR sponsorship, and with it an online sweepstakes. The sweepstakes gives participants the chance to win a NASCAR prize pack (valued […]

American Red Cross logo. (PRNewsFoto/American Red Cross).
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Red Cross Sheltering Thousands in Louisiana

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

The American Red Cross is helping at least 4,700 people in dozens of emergency shelters in Louisiana after unprecedented flooding has left 15 rivers in record flood stage. “This is an extremely chaotic situation right now, […]

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Tar River Festival is Sept. 10

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual Tar River Festival will this year include the usual fun activities, plus a food truck rodeo, local vendors, a 5K run, and a little bit of learning with the […]

GeoHealth cover. Source: AGU.
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Science Organization and Publisher Join for GeoHealth Project

August 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

American Geophysical Union Partners with Wiley to Take On New Geohealth Initiative Largest Earth and Space Science Organization and Publishing Partner Wiley to Launch New Open Access Journal Released by Joan Buhrman (agu.org) and Penny […]

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Disability Law Colorado Settles Suit To Protect Inmates With Mental Illness

August 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

State Department of Human Services Settles Charges that It Violated the Constitutional Rights of Inmates over Delayed Admissions for Competency Evaluations Disability Law Colorado settled a federal lawsuit that charged the state of Colorado with […]

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Puzzles Page: August 12, 2016

August 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 August 12 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.

IBM Research Scientist, Gavin O. Jones, Ph.D., who who led the plastics study. Source: IBM Research - Almaden, San Jose CA.
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Plant-based Plastics More Biodegradeable, Use Less Heavy Metals

August 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Scientists Discover New Chemical Catalyst to Create Cheaper, Biodegradable Plastics from Plants IBM Research and Stanford University Researchers Create Inexpensive Method to Bring Plant-based Plastics Mainstream By Caroline Yu Vespi, IBM Research-Almaden While biodegradable forks and […]

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Game Players Attracted to Businesses with Pokemon Go Offerings

August 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Nearly 60 Percent of Pokemon Go Players Surveyed Likely to Enter Businesses Offering Pokemon-Branded Discounts Restaurants and bars top the list of businesses where players have seen promotions, with Facebook as the dominating medium to […]

The hayride wagon takes kids of all ages around the farm. Source: Deans Farm Market, Wilson NC.
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Wilson NC Farm Wants to Take You for a Ride!

August 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

A hayride, that is! Fall is fast-approaching! As the corn is served, the corn stalks are set aside for Halloween or Harvest decorating. Farms are preparing for families, field trips, and agro-tourists to come visit the farm, […]

Cargo Transporters EPA Smartway Certified Vehicle. Source: PRNewsFoto/Cargo Transporters, Inc., Rocky Mount NC.
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Cargo Transporters Hiring for New Rocky Mount Terminal

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Shelley Mundy, Cargo Transporters, Inc. Cargo Transporters, Inc., based in Claremont, North Carolina, has announced the start-up of operations at the company’s new property in Rocky Mount NC. Construction on the $6 million terminal […]

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NC Groups File Challenge to Protect Sunset Beach and Bird Island

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org On behalf of the Sunset Beach Taxpayers Association and North Carolina Coastal Federation, the Southern Environmental Law Center today filed its challenge in the state Office of Administrative Hearings to […]

Halloween International Film Festival poster. Source: OBX Entertainment.
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Halloween Film Festival Submissions Due by Sept. 1

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Film Submissions for the inaugural Halloween International Film Festival  must be entered by September 1, 2016. As this is the first year of this event, the organizers are not limiting film submissions to a specific genre. Films […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Things To Do in Colorado When You’re Bored – August 12-14

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Tthings to do in Colorado this weekend. While some events listed here are in the Denver area and surrounding counties. a few are elsewhere in the state.What’s missing? Let the editor know. Friday Perseids Meteor Shower Party (August […]

Wendell Treat Trail 2016. Source: Town of Wendell NC.
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Local Businesses Needed for “Treat Trail” by Wendell Parks and Rec

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Each year, the Wendell Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to set up tables along the “Treat Trail” in Wendell Community Park.  The goal is a safe, fun environment for local children to trick-or-treat. […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — August 12-14

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Note that multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in […]

Chive photo by Two Frog, Columbia Falls MT.
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Get a Little Herbal Education in Your Kitchen

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Growing fresh herbs is becoming more popular, as is learning survivalist-type skills for gleaning food from nature. A new online training option gives people across the US insights into preparing herbs and weeds for consumption. A Montana […]

Kirah Van Sickle “Guard Stand #2”. Source: Mary Bradley, WHQR.
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Enjoy Art, Food, and Wine at Wilmington Opening Reception

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

WHQR Announces New Show Opening at the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR Released by Mary Bradley, WHQR Gallery Coordinator & Development Director There is no reality, there is only perception. Artists Candy Pegram and Kirah Van […]

Bluegrass Island Festival location at Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo NC. Source: Google Maps.
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Festival Offers Live Music on NC Bluegrass Island

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Enjoy live Bluegrass from more than a dozen bands and artists on an island park just off the coast of North Carolina. Smell the sea air, sit by the water, or settle onto the grass near the stage and […]

Redress 2016 Fashion Show poster. Source: Redress Raleigh NC.
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Planet-friendly Fashion Show Selling Out Fast

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Redress Fashion Show organizers announced August 10, 2016, that their Raleigh fashion show tickets are 75% sold. To come and watch the show, people are urged to get tickets now for this eco-conscious event. The annual Redress Fashion […]

Source: Vance County Regional Fair Facebook, Henderson NC.
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Vance County Regional Fair is August 31-Sept 5

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Vance County Regional Fair will bring rides, food, family fun, and tasty foods. This county fair returns for six days, August 31-September 5, 2016. Come to the Vance County Fairground, located at 1427 E Andrews […]

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City Warns Customers of Recent Scam in Rocky Mount NC

August 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount urges utility customers to be cautious of a recent scam. Some citizens have contacted the Rocky Mount Police department regarding a couple impersonating […]

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The Strange-ness: California UFO Sightings

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By Kay Whatley, Editor State of California residents reported dozens of UFO sightings in November. According to the MUFON reporting system, 43 sightings were reported since early November. This is about the same as the […]

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